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There are 8 major planets, and 5 dwarf planets, in our solar system. There are also about a half dozen bodies that may be dwarf planets, though this status has not yet been confirmed. and more than a hundred more that may be considered in the future.

Outside of our Solar System, there are billions. These are called exoplanets.
In addition to the eight planets in our solar system, due to new equipment and new techniques, new planets are being found in other solar systems every week.

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