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Introduction and Origin

The Eight Planets

Terrestrial Planets

Jovian Planets

Celestial Debris and the Edge

Asteroid Belt

Kuiper Belt and Oort Cloud

🎮 Pixel Quest: Solar System Explorer

Conclusion

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Quiz: Origins and Formation

Quiz: The Inner Planets

Quiz: The Outer Planets

Quiz: Space Debris

Quiz: The Outer Edge

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Discover how our cosmic neighborhood came to be in Solar System Origins: The Science of Planetary Formation. This engaging course guides you from the first wisps of the solar nebula to the dynamic, structured system we see today—complete with eight diverse planets, bustling debris belts, and a distant icy frontier. You’ll unpack the nebular hypothesis, see how gravity sculpted a flattening protoplanetary disk, and trace the Sun’s birth from a collapsing cloud of gas and dust. Then, journey planet by planet to compare rocky terrestrial worlds with the colossal Jovians, learning the roles of composition, temperature, and distance from the Sun in shaping planetary characteristics. Beyond the planets, you’ll map the Asteroid Belt, Kuiper Belt, and the far-flung Oort Cloud to understand how leftovers from formation still influence orbits, impacts, and comets today. Designed for curious learners, educators, and space enthusiasts, the course blends clear explanations, vivid visuals, and quick knowledge checks to cement understanding. By the end, you’ll not only remember the order of the planets—you’ll grasp why they formed where they did, what defines the solar system’s boundary, and how small pieces of debris can tell a big story about our origins.

Solar System Origins: The Science of Planetary Formation

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            <p>The story of our cosmic neighborhood begins nearly 4.6 billion years ago within a massive, swirling cloud of interstellar gas and dust. This course explores the nebular hypothesis, detailing how gravity triggered the collapse of this solar nebula to form a central star—our Sun. As the remaining material flattened into a rotating protoplanetary disk, the fundamental processes of accretion and orbital mechanics began to shape the diverse bodies we see today. By examining the transition from a chaotic cloud to a structured system, we gain insight into the physical laws that govern planetary birth and the early environment of our solar system.</p>

<p>Beyond the initial formation, this journey delves into the distinct regions that define our planetary system, from the sun-scorched terrestrial planets to the massive Jovian giants. We will classify the eight major planets into their inner and outer categories, highlighting the stark differences between rocky worlds like Earth and the gas and ice giants that dominate the outer reaches. Furthermore, the course investigates the "leftovers" of formation—the celestial debris found in the Asteroid Belt, the Kuiper Belt, and the distant Oort Cloud. Understanding these components, including dwarf planets like Ceres and Pluto, provides a comprehensive view of the solar system’s vast scale and the boundaries that mark the edge of our sun’s influence.</p>
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