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1300 BCE
Mercury
Mercury was discovered in the 14th century, around 1300 BC! It is also the closest planet to the sun. Visit this link to learn more about Mercury!
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700
Saturn
Saturn is the 6th planet from the Sun! Saturn is a little different from the rest of the planets because it has seven rings surrounding it! Visit https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/all-about-saturn/en/ to learn more. -
1500
Earth
Earth is the third planet from the sun (and where we live!) Until the 16th century, Earth was thought to be the center of the universe until Galileo presented his theory that Earth was actually a planet in the solar system orbiting around the Sun. Visit https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/all-about-earth/en/ to learn more! -
Venus
Fun fact: Venus is Earth's closest neighboring planet! It is also the second planet from the sun. Visit https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/all-about-venus/en/ to learn more about Venus! -
Jupiter
Jupiter is the 5th planet from the Sun. It is also the largest planet in the solar system and is made up mostly of gas. Watch this video to learn more! https://youtu.be/PtkqwslbLY8 -
Uranus
Uranus is the 7th planet from the Sun. Uranus is different from most of the other planets because it's made up of mostly ice particles rather than being composed of gas. Another fun fact... Uranus rotates on it's side! Visit https://youtu.be/2JfKoP3DdR8 to go on a a virtual visit to Uranus and learn more! -
Mars
Mars is the 4th planet from the Sun! Also known as the "red planet". It was discovered in 1810 by Galileo using a telescope! Visit https://youtu.be/YuDNn2Djg0A to watch a fun video about Mars! -
Neptune
Neptune is the 8th planet from the Sun. The atmosphere on Neptune is similar to that of Uranus, it's very cold. Visit https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/all-about-neptune/en/ to learn more!
