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To a close approximation, the mass of the solar system is concentrated in the sun,

with minor drips, drabs, flakes, and wisps ... less than 2% of the total mass ...

in orbits around the sun.

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What do you call the tiny part of our galaxy in our solar system?

"Our solar system." The "part of our galaxy" that's in our solar system is the solar system.


How is Sirius star different from all the other objects in the solar system?

Sirius is not part of our Solar System, so it is not appropriate to talk about "other objects in the solar system".


What does the word solar refer to in the term solar system?

Solar is the planet that rotates


What type of solar system is ours spiral?

I believe you are confusing a solar system with a galaxy. Our galaxy contains several hundred billions stars, i.e., solar systems.I believe you are confusing a solar system with a galaxy. Our galaxy contains several hundred billions stars, i.e., solar systems.I believe you are confusing a solar system with a galaxy. Our galaxy contains several hundred billions stars, i.e., solar systems.I believe you are confusing a solar system with a galaxy. Our galaxy contains several hundred billions stars, i.e., solar systems.


Which celestial body in our solar system has the most mass?

Jupiter has the largest mass. "Weight" is the mutual force of gravity between two masses. The "weight" of a single mass, remote from any others, has no meaning. At its surface, Jupiter has the greatest gravitational acceleration of any planet in the solar system. But its "weight" depends on what other mass you place near it, and exactly how far apart they are. If I am the other mass, and I place myself 44,423 miles from the center of Jupiter, at its "surface", then in my gravitational field, Jupiter weighs roughly 448 pounds.

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How do mass and weight change according to where you are located in the solar system?

Mass remains constant regardless of location in the solar system, as it is a measure of the amount of matter in an object. Weight, however, is a measure of the force of gravity acting on an object, so it will change based on the strength of gravity at different locations in the solar system.


Are the largest planets in the solar system scattered through out the solar system?

No.


Why are stars a part of your solar system?

There is only one star that is part of our solar system. That is the sun. The stars we see are outside our solar system. "Solar" refers to our star. It holds the solar system together as it is through its gravity that everything orbits it, creating the solar system. So it is the key part of our solar system. That is why it is part of it.


Does the sun create dust in the solar system?

Yes, the sun does create dust in the solar system through processes such as solar wind and solar flares. These events can release particles and debris into space, contributing to the presence of dust in the solar system.


How can you see other planets in the solar system?

through a telescope :)


How did Copernicus discover the solar system?

He looked through his telescope!


How does Halley's comet travel through the solar system?

The same way all other objects in the solar system travel, it will be back in 2061.


What objects are in orbit outside of the solar system Periodically earth passes through their orbits?

If the objects are in orbit around the sun then they are in the Solar System.


How did Ptolemy's work change our understanding or the solar system and astronomy?

because


What system will change when one of its components is altered?

solar, nitrogen, and water


What is the primary source of energy for temperature change in are solar system?

The sun


Is the solar system the only system in our galaxy?

No - there are countless millions of likely solar systems in our galaxy - and there are countless millions of galaxies in the known universe. 2nd Answer: Change 'millions' to 'billions', and change 'billions' to 'trillions'.