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The Solar System: Planets and Formation Explained
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While we generally picture the sun and planets when thinking about our solar system, it also consists of comets, asteroids and hundreds of moons.
Our Amazing Solar System
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Our solar system has a variety of small objects such as asteroids, comets, stars, meteors, and moons. Find out how they affect life on Earth.
The Tallest Mountain in the Solar System Is Much Higher Than Everest
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Many people dream of climbing Mount Everest, but what if you could scale the highest mountain in the solar system? That one is more than twice as tall as Everest!
NASA Announces New Solar System Packed With Seven Planets
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NASA announces a discovery of seven nearby Earth-sized planets. Learn more about the TRAPPIST-1 planets in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
What if a black hole formed near our solar system?
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Black holes have serious pull, and they're not afraid to use it. Could one of these skulking bad boys ever arise in our home, sweet (solar system) home?
An Alien Asteroid's Been Lurking in Our Solar System Since the Beginning
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An alien asteroid called BZ 509 may have arrived at our solar system billions of years ago and didn't buy a return ticket. HowStuffWorks explains.
How Automatic Solar Panel Cleaning Systems Work
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Automatic solar panel cleaning makes solar panels far more efficient. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about automatic solar panel cleaning.
How well do you know the planets in our solar system?
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The cosmos is an expansive, complicated place that often inspires more questions than answers. There is still a lot we do know about the planets in our own solar system, but just how much do you know? Find out what you know about our cosmic neighborhood with this quiz!
How Solar Sails Work
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What is a solar sail? How can you use sunlight to move a spacecraft in outer space? In this article, HowStuffWorks will show you how solar sail technology works, take an in-depth look at the Cosmos-1 mission and find out what solar-sails mean for future space travel.
How Do Solar Panels Work?
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Solar cells use sunlight to produce electricity. But is the 'solar revolution' upon us? Learn all about solar cells, silicon solar cells and solar power.