Pop-up Planetarium
Wandering Solar System
Our solar system consists of the Sun and eight planets, each with its own unique characteristics and mysteries waiting to be uncovered.
How did it form?
Approximately 4.6 billion years ago, a vast cloud of gas and dust known as the solar nebula collapsed under its own gravity, forming a spinning disk.Within this disk, the Sun formed at the center, while the remaining material coalesced into protoplanetary disks, eventually forming the planets, moons, asteroids, and comets we observe today.
A Closer Look at our Planets!
Mercury
The closest planet to the Sun, Mercury is a rocky world with extreme temperature variations.
Activities to do at home!
Planets in the News!
"Pluto orbits on the fringes of our solar system, billions of miles away. Sunlight is much weaker there than it is here on Earth, yet it isn't completely dark. In fact, for just a moment near dawn and dusk each day, the illumination on Earth matches that of high noon on Pluto."
"It's vast and mysterious, cold and dark. It's a place we've only just begun to explore, but it holds important clues to the origins of our solar system. For those seeking to learn more about one of the largest regions of our cosmic backyard, here are 10 things to know about the Kuiper Belt."