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1) Venus
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The second planet from the Sun, Venus is the closest planet to Earth. Venus is almost the same size as Earth, but the two planets are actually very different.
2) Uranus
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The seventh planet from the Sun, Uranus is known for its mysterious liquid ocean and gases that give it a blue-green glow. Uranus has 27 known moons. Learn these facts and more in Uranus, an Exploring Our Solar System book.
3) Jupiter
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The fifth planet from the Sun, Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system. Jupiter is a giant planet made up of swirling gases and powerful winds.
4) Saturn
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The sixth planet from the Sun, Saturn is known for its rings. These rings can be seen from Earth using a telescope. Saturn also has dozens of moons, including the only moon in the solar system known to have a thick atmosphere.
5) Mars
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The fourth planet from the Sun, Mars shines in the night sky like a bright red star. Nicknamed the "Red Planet," Mars is thought to be more like Earth than any other planet in the solar system.
6) Mercury
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The planet closest to the Sun, Mercury is the smallest planet in the solar system. Nicknamed the "Swift Planet," it orbits the Sun faster than any other planet. Mercury is known for its extreme heat and steep cliffs.
7) Neptune
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The eighth planet from the Sun, Neptune is a cold, giant planet in the farthest reaches of the solar system. Neptune is known for its blue color, strong storms, and deep atmosphere.
