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The phrase solar system is derived from the Latin words "sol" meaning sun and "solaris" meaning of the sun.


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What do you call the sun and all the planets?

If you are talking about the planets that orbit our sun, that is called the solar system.


The system made up of the planets and the Sun is called?

The solar system.


What are the planets and moons that circle the sun called?

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Why is the Solar System called the Solar System?

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What is the sun and the planets called as a group?

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What are the sun and all the planets call as a group?

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Is the sun the center of your solar system true or false?

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solar system


What is the system consisting of the earths sun and the eight planets orbiting it called?

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Why are the sun and planets called the solar system?

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Where is the sun in your solar system?

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