solar system
noun
: the sun together with the group of celestial bodies that are held by its attraction and revolve around it
also
: a similar system centered on another star
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Most of these sand-sized fragments in the solar system originate from comets – cold, icy objects from the outer reaches of the solar system.
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Patrick M. Shober, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
For those willing to make the effort, the reward is a fleeting glimpse of a relic from the solar system's edge, revealed in the quietest moments of the day.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Apr. 2026
That includes its Space Gallery, which allows for exploration of the Earth, sun, solar system and universe.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Lunar and planetary scientists can use the images to better understand our moon and solar system.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 8 Apr. 2026
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Patrick M. Shober, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
For those willing to make the effort, the reward is a fleeting glimpse of a relic from the solar system's edge, revealed in the quietest moments of the day.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Apr. 2026
That includes its Space Gallery, which allows for exploration of the Earth, sun, solar system and universe.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Lunar and planetary scientists can use the images to better understand our moon and solar system.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Solar system.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solar%20system. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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