The Solar System

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What is the central star of the solar system?

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The Sun

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How many primary planets are in the solar system?

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Eight

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Name the eight primary planets of the solar system.

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Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune

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What are some smaller objects found in the solar system besides planets?

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Asteroids and comets

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What regions are filled with icy bodies and remnants from the solar system's formation?

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The Kuiper Belt and the Oort Cloud

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What governs the solar system?

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Gravitational forces

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Why has the solar system fascinated astronomers for centuries?

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Because it provides endless opportunities for exploration and discovery.