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The New Solar System
Goes along with the article "The New Solar System" in the November National Geographic.
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Mercury
Closest to the sun, this planet awaits a visit from the Messenger spacecraft.
Jupiter
Largest of all the planets, this gas giant is home to the Great Red Spot.
Mars
This red planet has ice caps made of carbon dioxide.
Uranus
Seasons last 20 years on this planet, the only one to lie on its side.
Neptune
Farthest from the sun, the planet has six known rings and 13 moons.
Venus
Sometimes called Earth's twin, this planet is actually much hotter than our home.
Saturn
Famous for its rings, this planet is second in size.
Earth
So far as we know, life exists only on this watery planet.