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THE SOLAR SYSTEM

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F9 Kids - About the Planets. The Solar System. Our solar neighborhood is an exciting place.

The Solar System

The Solar System is full of planets, moons, asteroids, comets, minor planets, and many other exciting objects. Learn about Io, the explosive moon that orbits the planet Jupiter, or explore the gigantic canyons and deserts on Mars. What Is The Solar System? World Sunlight Map. Watch the sun rise and set all over the world on this real-time, computer-generated illustration of the earth's patterns of sunlight and darkness.

World Sunlight Map

The clouds are updated daily with current weather satellite imagery. The Mercator projection used here is one way of looking at the spherical earth as a flat map. Used since the 16th century for navigation, straight lines on this map can be used accurately as compass bearings but the size and shape of continents are distorted. Compare this with Peters, Mollweide or equirectangular projection maps.

Also available is a semi-realistic view of dawn and dusk from far above the Earth, a look at the moon, and information about how this works. Other Astroids. Sun, Moon and Earth Orbits. Learn about our planet, our only natural satellite and our nearest star © 2012 This website is produced by the Student Recruitment, Admissions and International Development Division at The University of Manchester.

Sun, Moon and Earth Orbits

Learn About The Phases Of The Moon. F9 Kids - About the Planets. The Solar System. Marko's Gameroom. Solar System GamePlanet Order GameSolar System Q&A Game 1Photosynthesis GameRespiratory System Game Hidden Object Game 1.

Marko's Gameroom

Lost in Space – Science Worksheets on Planets for Kids. StudyJams. Documento sin título. Astronomy Games For Kids. StudyJams. StudyJams. Phases of the Moon Explanation for kids -Animation Lesson Unit. Solar System planets Interesting Facts for Kids. CLIL course. 2007-2008. The solar system by Cristina Casas on Prezi. Solar System Activities - Página web de aiclepuntadenamer. Solar system worksheets are available in plenty for parents and teachers who are teaching kids about the universe.

Solar System Activities - Página web de aiclepuntadenamer

Check out JumpStart’s collection of free and printable solar system worksheets. Worksheets on the Solar System.