Planets, moons, and other solar system bodies with one distinguishing fact each, for hobbyist stargazers.
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- What is the closest planet to the sun?
- Mercury
- Which planet is the hottest in the solar system?
- Venus
- Which planet rotates backward (retrograde)?
- Venus
- What makes Earth unique among planets in the solar system?
- It is the only known planet with life
- What causes Mars to appear red?
- Iron oxide (rust) in its soil
- What is Olympus Mons?
- The largest volcano in the solar system, located on Mars
- Which is the largest planet in the solar system?
- Jupiter
- What is the Great Red Spot on Jupiter?
- A giant storm that has persisted for at least 350 years
- Which planet is famous for its ring system?
- Saturn
- Saturn has the lowest density of all planets. If placed in water, what would happen?
- It would float
- What is unusual about Uranus's rotation?
- It has an extreme axial tilt of approximately 98 degrees
- What type of giant is Uranus?
- An ice giant
- Which planet has the fastest winds in the solar system?
- Neptune
- Why does Neptune appear deep blue?
- Methane in its atmosphere absorbs red light
- Why does Earth always see the same face of the Moon?
- The Moon is tidally locked to Earth