Definition:
- Refers to the sun and 8 planets
- The solar system is the group of heavenly bodies (space objects) that revolve around the sun.
- It includes the sun, planets, moons, asteroids, comets, meteors, and dwarf planets.
- The sun is at the center of the solar system and provides light and heat.
Simple for learners:
“The solar system is like a family of planets and other space bodies that go around the sun.”