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A planet is a celestial body that orbits a star, has sufficient gravity for a spherical shape, and has cleared its orbit of debris. They are classified into terrestrial planets, which are rocky and closer to the Sun, and gas or ice giants, which are larger and primarily composed of gases or ices. Additionally, there are dwarf planets that have not cleared their orbits, and the study of planets, including exoplanets, is crucial for understanding the solar system's origins and potential for future exploration.

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A planet is a celestial body that orbits a star, has sufficient gravity for a spherical shape, and has cleared its orbit of debris. They are classified into terrestrial planets, which are rocky and closer to the Sun, and gas or ice giants, which are larger and primarily composed of gases or ices. Additionally, there are dwarf planets that have not cleared their orbits, and the study of planets, including exoplanets, is crucial for understanding the solar system's origins and potential for future exploration.

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Here's a detailed overview on planets:

🌍 Planets – A Detailed Explanation


What Is a Planet?
A planet is a celestial body that:
1. Orbits a star (like the Sun),
2. Has enough gravity to form a roughly spherical shape, and
3. Has cleared its orbit of other debris (this is part of the definition
set by the International Astronomical Union).

Types of Planets
Planets are generally classified into two major types:
🪨 1. Terrestrial Planets (Rocky)
These have solid, rocky surfaces and are closer to the Sun.
• Mercury – Smallest, no atmosphere, very hot/cold.
• Venus – Very thick toxic atmosphere, hottest planet.
• Earth – Only known planet with life, water-rich.
• Mars – Called the "Red Planet", known for its dusty surface and
potential for past life.
🌐 2. Gas Giants and Ice Giants
These are much larger and mostly made of gas or ices.
• Jupiter – Largest planet, known for its Great Red Spot (a giant storm).
• Saturn – Famous for its extensive ring system.
• Uranus – An ice giant with a tilted axis, spins on its side.
• Neptune – Farthest from the Sun, known for strong winds and deep blue
color.

Dwarf Planets
These are similar to planets but haven’t cleared their orbits. Examples:
• Pluto – Once considered the 9th planet.
• Ceres – Found in the asteroid belt.
• Eris, Haumea, Makemake – Found in the Kuiper Belt.

Key Features of Planets


• Atmosphere: Some planets have thick atmospheres (Venus, Earth), others
have thin or none (Mercury).
• Moons: Many planets have natural satellites (e.g., Earth has one,
Jupiter has over 90).
• Magnetic Fields: Earth, Jupiter, and others have strong magnetic
fields.
• Surface Conditions: Vary widely—some have volcanoes, canyons, or ice
caps.

Planets Outside Our Solar System (Exoplanets)


• Thousands of exoplanets have been discovered orbiting other stars.
• Some may be Earth-like and located in the habitable zone, where liquid
water could exist.

Importance of Planets
• Help us understand the origins of our solar system.
• Study of other planets gives clues about Earth’s past and future.
• Potential targets for future human exploration and even colonization.

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