A Tour of the Solar System

MarsMars

By Cole, Astrid, and EliBy Cole, Astrid, and Eli

Facts about MarsFacts about Mars Fourth from the SunFourth from the Sun It is an inner planetIt is an inner planet 4,218 miles across4,218 miles across 24 and a half hours a day24 and a half hours a day 687 Earth days for a year687 Earth days for a year 80 through negative 190 degrees80 through negative 190 degrees

Mar’s Moons and RingsMar’s Moons and Rings

Mars has no rings ,but it has two moons Mars has no rings ,but it has two moons named Phobos and Deimos.They were named Phobos and Deimos.They were discovered in 1877.discovered in 1877.

Demos means panic and Phobos means Demos means panic and Phobos means fear.fear.

Physical CharacteristicsPhysical Characteristics Red soil because rust in the dirt Red soil because rust in the dirt MT. Olympus Mons is three times the bigger than MT. MT. Olympus Mons is three times the bigger than MT.

Everest.Everest. North pole and South pole like EarthNorth pole and South pole like Earth Core is made of ironCore is made of iron Water once flowed on the surface.Water once flowed on the surface. Has an equatorHas an equator Large cratersLarge craters

History about MarsHistory about Mars

Mars was first sighted Mars was first sighted in 1659.in 1659.

The first person to The first person to discover it was a discover it was a planet was named planet was named Christian Huygens.Christian Huygens.

Romans named it Romans named it after their god of war after their god of war because it reminded because it reminded them about blood.them about blood.

Interesting FactsInteresting Facts

Sand stormsSand stormsEight months to get to Mars from Earth.Eight months to get to Mars from Earth.Has the biggest volcano that we know of Has the biggest volcano that we know of

so far.so far.Has a chance of life that scientist are Has a chance of life that scientist are

looking for.looking for.

BibliographyBibliography

BooksBooks

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OnlineOnline

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““Mars” Windows to the Mars” Windows to the Universe. OnlineUniverse. Online

The EarthThe Earth

EVAEVADHYOMIE DHYOMIE

ANDANDEMILY EMILY

Fast facts about Earth

• 24 hours is oneday

•365 days is one year

Earth is 7,927 million miles

around

Earth is 94.5 million

miles from the sun

Moon InformationMoon Information

• Earth has one moon

• The moon is much smaller than earth

• The moon looks far but it is close

Physical CharacteristicsPhysical Characteristics

• Earth is made of rock and metal

• Water on Earth makes it look blue from space

• Earth has three layers• 70% of Earth is

covered in water

History of EarthHistory of Earth• Earth is the only planet with nature

• Earth is the only planet people can live on

• Earth is the 3rd planet from the sun

INTERESTING FACS ABOUT INTERESTING FACS ABOUT EARTHEARTH

• EARTH HAS A LOT OF GRAVITY

• THE MOON ORBITS EARTH AND EARTH ORBITS THE SUN

• EARTH HAS MANY DIFFERENT KINDS OF WEATHER

• EARTH HAS 7 BIG CONTINENTS

BIBLIOGRAPHYBIBLIOGRAPHY

• Adamson,Thomas K. Earth. 2008.

• Kip, Steven. Earth.1998.

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JupiterJupiter

by Milan, Trevor and Josieby Milan, Trevor and Josie

Fun factsFun facts

First outer planetFirst outer planet Diameter 483,600,000 milesDiameter 483,600,000 miles One day equals ten Earth daysOne day equals ten Earth days Year is 12 Earth yearsYear is 12 Earth years high Temperature 6,000° Fhigh Temperature 6,000° F Low temperature 235° FLow temperature 235° F

Moons and ringsMoons and rings

One ring = rocks and dustOne ring = rocks and dust 63 moons63 moons 3 biggest moons Europa, Callisto and 3 biggest moons Europa, Callisto and

GanymedeGanymede One ringOne ring

Physical characteristics Physical characteristics

No gravityNo gravity Color reddish orangeColor reddish orange

History of planetHistory of planet

Named after roman god ZeusNamed after roman god Zeus The planet was first sighted in The planet was first sighted in

ancient timesancient times

Interesting factsInteresting facts

Bigger than all planets togetherBigger than all planets together Jupiter travels around sun average Jupiter travels around sun average

483 million miles per hour483 million miles per hour More than 1,300 Earths can fit insideMore than 1,300 Earths can fit inside Red dot more then 300 years oldRed dot more then 300 years old


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PlutoPluto

By Luke and MaxBy Luke and Max

Fast FactsFast Facts

Pluto is the ninth planet in the solar systemPluto is the ninth planet in the solar system Is an outer planetIs an outer planet 1,417 million miles wide1,417 million miles wide 3,673 million miles from the sun3,673 million miles from the sun 6 Earth days = 1 Pluto day 6 Earth days = 1 Pluto day 248 Earth years = 1 Pluto year 248 Earth years = 1 Pluto year Pluto's high and low temperature high= -210 low Pluto's high and low temperature high= -210 low

= -235= -235

Pluto's MoonsPluto's Moons

Pluto has 5 moons:Pluto has 5 moons:

NixNix

CharonCharon

Hydra and s/2005p1. s/2005p2.Hydra and s/2005p1. s/2005p2.

Charon is Pluto's biggest moon.Charon is Pluto's biggest moon.


Pluto is made of rock and icePluto is made of rock and ice

Below Pluto's crust is ice waterBelow Pluto's crust is ice water

Pluto is grayPluto is gray

History of the PlanetHistory of the Planet

►Pluto was first sighted in 1930Pluto was first sighted in 1930►The person who discovered it was Clyde The person who discovered it was Clyde

TombaughTombaugh►Pluto was first considered a dwarf planet in Pluto was first considered a dwarf planet in

2006 because it is about same size as 2006 because it is about same size as some comets.some comets.


• A spacecraft is going to land on Pluto in A spacecraft is going to land on Pluto in 2015.2015.

• From Earth, Pluto looks like a fuzzy ball.From Earth, Pluto looks like a fuzzy ball.• Every 248 Earth years Pluto moves into Every 248 Earth years Pluto moves into

Neptune's obit for 20 years. During that Neptune's obit for 20 years. During that time Neptune is the farthest planet from time Neptune is the farthest planet from the sun.the sun.

• They might reconsider Pluto as a planet!They might reconsider Pluto as a planet!


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AWESOME VENUS AWESOME VENUS FACTSFACTS

By: Lucie, Olivia and By: Lucie, Olivia and SebastianSebastian


22ndnd planet from the sun planet from the sun Inner planetInner planet 7,500 miles =diameter7,500 miles =diameter 68 million miles68 million miles A day on Venus is 243 Earth daysA day on Venus is 243 Earth days A year on Venus is 225 Earth daysA year on Venus is 225 Earth days Temperature high=900°F Temperature high=900°F Temperature low=average temperature Temperature low=average temperature

Physical Characteristics Physical Characteristics

Atmosphere is thick and stormyAtmosphere is thick and stormy Surface is very hotSurface is very hot Core is made of iron and nickelCore is made of iron and nickel Gravity 8.87Gravity 8.87

History of VenusHistory of Venus

Sighted close up in 1962Sighted close up in 1962 Named after Roman goddess of love, Named after Roman goddess of love,

beauty and spring timebeauty and spring time Nobody really knows who sighted Nobody really knows who sighted

Venus firstVenus first

Interesting factsInteresting facts Is slightly smaller than Is slightly smaller than

EarthEarth Don’t need a telescope to Don’t need a telescope to

see Venussee Venus Has no liquid on groundHas no liquid on ground Orbits the sun in a nearly Orbits the sun in a nearly

perfect circleperfect circle No moons or ringsNo moons or rings Sometimes is called Sometimes is called

evening star or morning evening star or morning starstar

Rotates from east to westRotates from east to west


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SaturnSaturn

By Emma , Ninon and JacobBy Emma , Ninon and Jacob

Fast factsFast facts

Saturn is the second biggest planet in Saturn is the second biggest planet in our solar systemour solar system

Outer planetOuter planet 74,900 miles wide74,900 miles wide 884,298,000 miles from the sun884,298,000 miles from the sun Sixth planet from the sunSixth planet from the sun One Saturn day = 10 Earth hours and One Saturn day = 10 Earth hours and

45 min45 min 29 Earth years and 6 months29 Earth years and 6 months

Rings and moons of SaturnRings and moons of Saturn

RingsRings 10,00010,000 Ice,Ice, Dust,Dust, rocksrocks

MoonsMoons Mimas,Mimas, Titan,Titan, Dione,Dione, LapetusLapetus


Hydrogen and heliumHydrogen and helium Hot liquid metalHot liquid metal Rocky coreRocky core Has gravityHas gravity

History of SaturnHistory of Saturn

Saturn was named after the ancient Saturn was named after the ancient Roman god of agricultureRoman god of agriculture

Saturn was the first known planetSaturn was the first known planet


It has 62 moonsIt has 62 moons It is 74,900 miles wideIt is 74,900 miles wide Saturn is 9 times larger than EarthSaturn is 9 times larger than Earth Gas giantGas giant Made of mostly gasesMade of mostly gases 29 Earth years to complete orbit29 Earth years to complete orbit Takes 11 hours to complete one rotationTakes 11 hours to complete one rotation outer planet outer planet


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SaturnSaturn

By Cecilia, Eva and Emily By Cecilia, Eva and Emily


Six planet from sun.Six planet from sun. Saturn does not have a solid Saturn does not have a solid

surface.surface. One Saturn year takes 29.6 One Saturn year takes 29.6

Earth daysEarth days Saturn’s core is mostly made Saturn’s core is mostly made

out of rock and iceout of rock and ice

Moon and RingsMoon and Rings

Has 7 rings.Has 7 rings.Mimas looks like the Mimas looks like the death star in star death star in star wars. wars. Some of Saturn’s Some of Saturn’s moons are named moons are named Hyperion,Titan,Rhea,Hyperion,Titan,Rhea,Dione,Tethys,and Dione,Tethys,and Enceladus.Enceladus.Saturn has 62 moons.Saturn has 62 moons.


Some pieces of Saturn‘s rings are as Some pieces of Saturn‘s rings are as tiny as a finger nail while others are as tiny as a finger nail while others are as big as a school bus.big as a school bus.

Mostly made of liquid and gas.Mostly made of liquid and gas.

History Of SaturnHistory Of Saturn

• Named after roman god of farming (god’s name was Saturn).

• The day of the week ‘’Saturday’’ was named after Saturn.

Interesting Facts

• Saturn makes one rotation around the sun every 29 years and 6 months.

• 9 times bigger than Earth.• Has a blue spot on the bottom


ONLINEONLINE“Saturn” Britannica.

Online“Saturn” Pebble Go.Online

BOOKSBOOKSAdams, Tomas K. Adams, Tomas K.

SaturnSaturn. 2008. 2008Landau, Elaine. Landau, Elaine. SaturnSaturn. .

20082008

The Red PlanetThe Red Planet

By Isabelle, Madoc and Aislyn By Isabelle, Madoc and Aislyn

Did You Know…Did You Know…

44thth planet from the Sun planet from the Sun inner planetinner planet6,800 kilometers in diameter6,800 kilometers in diameterApproximately 140 million miles from the sunApproximately 140 million miles from the sunDay is 24 and a half Earth hoursDay is 24 and a half Earth hoursYear is 687 Earth daysYear is 687 Earth daysTemperature is between 28Temperature is between 28°F°F to 118 to 118°F°F

The Moons Of MarsThe Moons Of Mars

Mars has two moons.Mars has two moons.

They are called Phobos and Deimos.They are called Phobos and Deimos.

A fact about Phobos is that Phobos orbits Mars A fact about Phobos is that Phobos orbits Mars about 3 times every 24 hours.about 3 times every 24 hours.


Cold, dusty, rocky and a windy place Cold, dusty, rocky and a windy place

Thin atmosphereThin atmosphere

A lot of dust stormsA lot of dust storms

Has white polar capsHas white polar caps

Volcanoes Volcanoes

Mars has channels that look like dry riverbedsMars has channels that look like dry riverbeds

History Of MarsHistory Of Mars

The year Mars was first sighted was the year The year Mars was first sighted was the year 1659.1659.

People don’t know who exactly discovered Mars.People don’t know who exactly discovered Mars.

Mars was named after the Roman god of war.Mars was named after the Roman god of war.

Interesting Facts About MarsInteresting Facts About Mars

May be life on MarsMay be life on Mars

Four seasonsFour seasons

You can see Mars with a good telescopeYou can see Mars with a good telescope

Biggest volcano called Olympus MountainBiggest volcano called Olympus Mountain

In 1976 two probes went to MarsIn 1976 two probes went to Mars


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‘’‘’Mars.’’ Windows To The Universe. Online.Mars.’’ Windows To The Universe. Online.

‘’‘’Mars.’’ Britannica. Online.Mars.’’ Britannica. Online.

VenusVenus

By Dakoda, Madeline, and JacksonBy Dakoda, Madeline, and Jackson

Facts about Venus Facts about Venus

Second planet from the Second planet from the sun sun

Inner planetInner planet 7,522 miles wide7,522 miles wide 68 million miles and 3 68 million miles and 3

quarters distance from quarters distance from the sunthe sun

One Year on Venus is One Year on Venus is 225 Earth days 225 Earth days

Highest temperature 900 Highest temperature 900 degrees lowest degrees lowest temperature 457 degreestemperature 457 degrees


Third brightest thing Third brightest thing in the skyin the sky

The hottest planetThe hottest planet Has hundreds of Has hundreds of

volcanoesvolcanoes Mountain called Mountain called

Maxwell /volcanoMaxwell /volcano Made out of Core, Made out of Core,

Iron and nickelIron and nickel

History of VenusHistory of Venus

No one knows who No one knows who really discovered really discovered VenusVenus

The early Romans is The early Romans is the group that saw it the group that saw it firstfirst

Venus got its name Venus got its name from the goddess of from the goddess of love and beauty love and beauty


Spacecraft has Spacecraft has landed on Venuslanded on Venus

One day is 243 Earth One day is 243 Earth daysdays

Venus is the hottest Venus is the hottest planet in the solar planet in the solar systemsystem

It doesn’t have any It doesn’t have any rings or moonsrings or moons

BibliographyBibliography Brinner, Larry. Brinner, Larry. VenusVenus. 1998. . 1998. Farndon, John. Farndon, John. The Encyclopedia of AwesomeThe Encyclopedia of Awesome

SpaceSpace. 2001.. 2001. Simon, Seymour. Simon, Seymour. VenusVenus. 1992. . 1992. ““Venus”. Britannica. Online. Venus”. Britannica. Online. ““Venus”. PebbleGo. Online.Venus”. PebbleGo. Online. ““Venus”. Windows to the Universe. Online.Venus”. Windows to the Universe. Online.

JupiterJupiter

By Aloise and Shayleigh

Fast factsFast facts• It’s place in the Solar System is the 5th

• It is an outer planet• Jupiter’s size is 88,750 miles(143,000kilometers)• The distance is 483 million miles(777 million

kilometers)• The length of the day is 9 hours, 55 min.• The length of the year is 11 Earth years 11

months.• The temperature of this planet is minus 163

degrees F and minus 108 degrees C.


Richardson, Adele. Jupiter. 2008

WEBSITES

• “Jupiter”. Pebblego. Online.

• “Jupiter’s History”. Windows to the Universe. Online.

Moons and RingsMoons and Rings

• The rings are made of rocks and dust and are faint to see

• The number of moons are 63

• There are 3 rings

• The biggest moons of Jupiter are Ganymede, Calisto, Europa, and Io

• Io is the most beautiful .

• Europa could hold warm oceans under her icy surface.

History of Jupiter History of Jupiter

• Nobody knows who sighted Jupiter

• Maybe Galileo or nobody knows

• But people know that Romans made Jupiter their king of Rome

Interesting factsInteresting facts• Earth is a tiny pipsqueak to Jupiter

• Its Great Red Spot can fit 3 Earths in it

• Great Red Spot is a big hurricane!

• Jupiter is made of gas and ice

Physical Characteristics Physical Characteristics

• It is sometimes called a gas giant

• It maybe has a rock core

• Its fast winds pull clouds around Jupiter

Neptune ROCKS Neptune ROCKS

By Chase, Ryan, and Morgan By Chase, Ryan, and Morgan


88 thth from the sun from the sunOur planet is an outer planetOur planet is an outer planetSize 31,000 miles wide Size 31,000 miles wide 3 billion miles from Sun3 billion miles from SunOne day = sixteen Earth hoursOne day = sixteen Earth hoursOne year = 165 Earth yearsOne year = 165 Earth yearsHigh temperature 890High temperature 890° F° FLow temp is -370Low temp is -370°° Fahrenheit Fahrenheit

Rings and moonsRings and moons

Our planet has six ringsOur planet has six rings Our planet has 13 moonsOur planet has 13 moons Planet has 13 moons they’re called Triton Planet has 13 moons they’re called Triton

and Proteus and Proteus Neptune’s moons have dust and rocksNeptune’s moons have dust and rocks

Physical Physical characteristicscharacteristics

Made of hydrogen, helium, methane Made of hydrogen, helium, methane gasesgases

Light colored bands of soft clouds circle Light colored bands of soft clouds circle NeptuneNeptune

dark spots are stormsdark spots are storms Great Dark Spot disappeared from Great Dark Spot disappeared from

Neptune in 1994Neptune in 1994

History of Neptune• John Couch Adams and Urbain

Le Verrier helped discover• 1846 spotted with telescope


had a black spot in the middlehad a black spot in the middle gasses give it a blue colorgasses give it a blue color Black dot is a stormBlack dot is a storm Changing shapes swirl around NeptuneChanging shapes swirl around Neptune


L. Vogt, Gregory. L. Vogt, Gregory. NeptuneNeptune. 2000.. 2000.Landau, Elaine. Landau, Elaine. NeptuneNeptune. 2008. . 2008. ““Neptune”. Neptune”. PebblegoPebblego. Online.. Online.““Neptune”. Neptune”. BritannicaBritannica. Online.. Online.Winrich, Ralph. Winrich, Ralph. NeptuneNeptune. 2008.. 2008.

URANUSURANUS

by Carter and Vinnyby Carter and Vinny

Important Facts Important Facts

Uranus is an outer planet.Uranus is an outer planet. Uranus is the 7Uranus is the 7 thth planet from the sun. planet from the sun. Uranus is 32,000 miles big.Uranus is 32,000 miles big. Uranus is 1.78 billion miles from the sun.Uranus is 1.78 billion miles from the sun. Uranus can get up to -193Uranus can get up to -193° at hottest° at hottest

and -315 at the coldest.and -315 at the coldest.

Moons and RingsMoons and Rings

Uranus has 11 rings.Uranus has 11 rings. Uranus's rings are made of dust, rocks and ice.Uranus's rings are made of dust, rocks and ice. Uranus has 27 moons, 5 of them are Miranda, Uranus has 27 moons, 5 of them are Miranda,

Umbriel, Titanin, Arial and Oberon.Umbriel, Titanin, Arial and Oberon.

Physical Characteristics of UranusPhysical Characteristics of Uranus The color of Uranus is blue.The color of Uranus is blue. Uranus is made of methane, rock, helium, ice, Uranus is made of methane, rock, helium, ice,

hydrogen and gas.hydrogen and gas.

History of UranusHistory of Uranus

• Uranus was first sighted in 1781• Uranus was first sighted by William Herscher• Uranus got it’s name from the god of sky

Fun factsFun facts;D;D

Uranus spins counter clockwise.Uranus spins counter clockwise.Umbel has a mark in the middle of it so it Umbel has a mark in the middle of it so it

looks like a donut.looks like a donut.Uranus is the only planet that doesn't spin Uranus is the only planet that doesn't spin

on its axes.on its axes.


Adamson, Thomas. Adamson, Thomas. UranusUranus. 2008.. 2008.

““Uranus”. Britannica. Online.Uranus”. Britannica. Online.

““Uranus”. Pebblego. Online.Uranus”. Pebblego. Online.

NeptuneNeptune

By Ben, Sam and AmaraBy Ben, Sam and Amara

FactsFacts

Last in solar systemLast in solar systemOuter planetOuter planet30,775 miles wide30,775 miles wide2.8 billion miles from the sun2.8 billion miles from the sun279 degrees279 degreesColdColdNew planet.New planet.

Neptune has a giant storm that can swallow Earth whole.Neptune has a giant storm that can swallow Earth whole.

Rings and MoonsRings and Moons

Has 5 to 6 ringsHas 5 to 6 rings 13 moons13 moons The rings are made of dust, icy rocks and The rings are made of dust, icy rocks and

cold aircold air Names of moonsNames of moons

Triton, Proteus, Nereid, Larissa, Galatea, Triton, Proteus, Nereid, Larissa, Galatea, Despina, Thalassa, NaiadDespina, Thalassa, Naiad


Mainly made of hydrogen, helium and Mainly made of hydrogen, helium and methane gases.methane gases.

The surface is made of gas.The surface is made of gas.

The color of Neptune is blue.The color of Neptune is blue.

History of Neptune History of Neptune

Sighted first in 1846Sighted first in 1846 It got its name from a roman god of the sea.It got its name from a roman god of the sea.


Blue Blue Last in solar system Last in solar system Named after a water god Named after a water god It’s called a gas giantIt’s called a gas giant The clouds often change shapeThe clouds often change shape Four times bigger than EarthFour times bigger than Earth Can’t live thereCan’t live there Can’t see without a telescopeCan’t see without a telescope


““Neptune”. Britannica. Online.”. Britannica. Online.

““Neptune”. Windows to the Universe. Online.Neptune”. Windows to the Universe. Online.

Elaine, Landau. Elaine, Landau. NeptuneNeptune. 2008. 2008

The EarthThe EarthBy Haven, Anwaar, and MaxBy Haven, Anwaar, and Max

Fast Facts

• Third from the sun• Inner planet• Average

Temperature= 59 degrees

• It looks like a bumpy ball

• Rotates in 24 hours

Physical Characteristics

• It takes earth 365.25 days to go around the sun

• Gravity acts like a giant magnet

• Earth’s axis does not run straight up and down

• It has an inner core and outer core

Ring and Moon

• We have one moon and no rings• Our moon is made of rock• We could fit all the planets

between our earth and moon

History of the Planet

• The word is English / German• It was named from the old

English words and means ground

Interesting facts• Sun provides the light and heat

• We can tell that the Earth’s climate has changed by looking at

rocks and fossils• The Earth is 238,900 miles away

from the moon

Bibliography

• “Earth.” Marvel. Online• Fradin, Dennis. Earth. 1992. • Britannica. Earth. Online. • Pebble go. Earth. Online.• The Usborne Encyclopedia of Planet Earth.

1999.

MercuryMercury

By Maggie, Michael, DesireeBy Maggie, Michael, Desiree


Venus is hotter then Venus is hotter then Mercury but Mercury Mercury but Mercury is closer to the sun. is closer to the sun. Mercury is made of Mercury is made of rock. Mercury takes rock. Mercury takes 59 Earth days to get 59 Earth days to get around the Sun. around the Sun. Mercury is a inner Mercury is a inner planet.planet.

Moon and ringsMoon and rings

Mercury has no rings. But it has one moon. The Mercury has no rings. But it has one moon. The moon is the moon that we have at Earth. it moon is the moon that we have at Earth. it

has no name but it is called moon. has no name but it is called moon.


Mercury is gray. Mercury is gray.


Mercury is the rocket Mercury is the rocket fastest planet. fastest planet.

Mercury is mostly Mercury is mostly made out of rocks. made out of rocks.

You can't live on Mercury You can't live on Mercury because there is nbecause there is n

o food or air. o food or air. Mercury's core has solid Mercury's core has solid

iron iron

COOL MERCURYCOOL MERCURY

By Tim, Shelby and Curtis

FAST FACTSFAST FACTS

Closest to the sunClosest to the sunInner planetInner planet3,032 miles across the planet3,032 miles across the planet36,000,000 miles from Sun36,000,000 miles from Sun 88 Earth days = a day on Mercury88 Earth days = a day on Mercury59 Earth days is a year on Mercury59 Earth days is a year on MercuryThe temperature on Mercury is highThe temperature on Mercury is highJupiter and Saturn have bigger moons than Jupiter and Saturn have bigger moons than MercuryMercury

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICSPHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Mercury’s size effects its gravityMercury’s size effects its gravity

Mostly rocksMostly rocks

Thin atmosphereThin atmosphere

Mercury is very grayMercury is very gray

HISTORY OF THE PLANETHISTORY OF THE PLANET

Named after Roman messenger godNamed after Roman messenger god

Was first spotted in ancient timesWas first spotted in ancient times

INTERESTING FACTSINTERESTING FACTS

From Mercury, the Sun is twice the size of From Mercury, the Sun is twice the size of EarthEarth

Mercury has many long cliffsMercury has many long cliffs

If you went to Mercury you would see two If you went to Mercury you would see two sunrises and two sunsets each daysunrises and two sunsets each day

BIBLIOGRAPHYBIBLIOGRAPHY

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UranusUranus

By Destiny, Ally By Destiny, Ally and Hussainand Hussain

Facts about UranusFacts about Uranus

Uranus is an outer planetUranus is an outer planet Uranus is the 7Uranus is the 7 thth planet planet Temperature is between 890Temperature is between 890°F and 353ºF°F and 353ºF Distance from sun 17,86,400,000 milesDistance from sun 17,86,400,000 miles One of the biggest planetOne of the biggest planet 1 Uranus day = 17 Earth hours 1 Uranus day = 17 Earth hours One year = 30,687 Earth daysOne year = 30,687 Earth days

Moons and ringsMoons and rings

Uranus has 11 or 13 ringsUranus has 11 or 13 ringsUranus has 27 moonsUranus has 27 moonsUranus rings are made of ice and dark dustUranus rings are made of ice and dark dustThe names of some of moons are Oberon, The names of some of moons are Oberon,

Titania, Ariel, Umbriel and MirandaTitania, Ariel, Umbriel and Miranda

Physical characteristicsPhysical characteristics

One Uranus year is 84 Earth yearsOne Uranus year is 84 Earth yearsCalmer weather than the other gas giantsCalmer weather than the other gas giantsUranus spins clock wiseUranus spins clock wiseNo solid surfaceNo solid surfaceAtmosphere is methane gasAtmosphere is methane gasUranus is blue and greenUranus is blue and green

History of the PlanetHistory of the Planet

Uranus was first sighted in 1781Uranus was first sighted in 1781William Hershel discovered UranusWilliam Hershel discovered UranusGot its name from a Greek GodGot its name from a Greek God


A space craft visited Uranus in 1977A space craft visited Uranus in 1977Uranus has an equatorUranus has an equatorUranus is the first planet to be discoveredUranus is the first planet to be discoveredUranus lies on its sideUranus lies on its sideA shooting star is a meteorA shooting star is a meteor


Butler-Taylor. Updated UranusButler-Taylor. Updated Uranus

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