The Planets

Hottest planet in the solar system.

Average temperature is comparable to that of the bitterest winter in Antarctica.

Can fit the entire solar system (minus the sun) with room left over.

This planet orbits on its side due to an ancient collision with another celestial body.

This planet's entire surface area is very close to Earth's land surface area.

Water vapor might be squeezed into liquid as an ocean deep inside this planet.

What planet is closest to the size of Earth?

This planet is covered by 70% water.

This planet is traditionally known for its rings.

Which planet has a run-away greenhouse effect?

This is the only known planet to contain life.

A day and a night on this planet are each 3 months long!!

Strongest winds in the solar system.

Named for the Roman God of the Sea.

Here a day lasts 10 hours. Due to this super fast spinning, this planet bulges at its equator.

Has a very intense magnetosphere that makes a sound when you enter its sphere of influence.

Although small, this planet has the largest geological features in the solar system!

Home to an Aurora Borealis type light show from sodium (Na) atoms giving off yellow light.