| Themes > Science > Astronomy > The Solar System > The Solar System > Overview of the Solar System > Overview of the Solar System |
Before we begin a detailed discussion of the components of the Solar System, it is useful to get an overview of the general properties and features of the Solar System. We begin by surveying properties such as size, mass, density, and then discuss the orbits of the planets. Finally, we discuss a theory for the origin of the Solar System that is capable of accounting for these observations. |
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