Solar System Diagram Scheme:
Sun (Central Star):
The central and largest object in the solar system.
Emits light, heat, and solar radiation.
Inner Planets (Terrestrial Planets):
Closest to the Sun.
Rocky and relatively small.
Includes Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.
Asteroid Belt:
A region between the inner and outer planets containing numerous asteroids.
Outer Planets (Gas Giants):
Farther from the Sun.
Large and composed mainly of gas.
Includes Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
Kuiper Belt:
A region beyond Neptune containing dwarf planets and other icy bodies.
Dwarf Planets:
Pluto and other celestial bodies that share characteristics with planets but are not considered full-fledged planets.
Moons (Natural Satellites):
Orbit planets and other celestial bodies.
Examples include Earth's moon, Jupiter's Galilean moons, and Saturn's Titan.
Comets:
Icy bodies that orbit the Sun in elongated orbits.
Develop tails when they approach the Sun.
Meteoroids and Meteor Showers:
Small rocky or metallic particles in space.
When they enter Earth's atmosphere, they're called meteors (shooting stars).
Orbital Paths:
Planets and other objects follow elliptical paths around the Sun.
Orbits are determined by the balance between gravitational pull and centripetal force.
Gravitational Interactions:
The Sun's gravity influences the orbits of all objects in the solar system.
Space Exploration:
Humans and robotic missions have explored various planets, moons, and other celestial bodies.
Scale and Distances:
The solar system is vast, with huge distances between objects.
Heliosphere:
The region where the solar wind interacts with the interstellar medium.