The solar system is formed by the sun and all the astronomical bodies which orbit around it. 
With respect to the planets, as well as ours, there are another eight which orbit round the sun. Up to Mars they are rocky spheres; then there are a series of giant planets, mainly formed of hydrogen; finally there is the small and frozen Pluto.


Sistema Solar
If you want to see the movement of the planets click here:
Click on "point of view" to find out what the movement of the planets looks like when it is seen from earth:

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