An Introduction to the Solar System: An Overview
Scale Models A. Sizes of Planets and Sun
Scale Models B. Orbit Sizes
Scale Models C. Orbital Inclinations
Common Characteristics of the Planets All revolve eastward Most rotate eastward (save Venus, Uranus, and Pluto) All lie near the ecliptic
Origin of the Solar System A. Nebular Hypothesis m
Origin of the Solar System B. Collision of a star with the Sun
Examples of Objects in the Solar System Planets mm
Examples of Objects in the Solar System Moons MirandaEnceladus mm
Examples of Objects in the Solar System Asteroids Ida and Dactyl
Examples of Objects in the Solar System Comets Comet West Comet Hyakutake m
Examples of Objects in the Solar System Meteors and Meteorites The Martian Meteorite