PLAmE

The Sun:Our star converts 100 tons of hydrogen into helium every second. Mercury:Our hot planet:it is closest to the Sun. Venus:This is Earth's twin but watch out for the poisonous Venusian atmosphere! Earth:The only planet with life on its surface. The Moon: The only natural satellite of Earth:it's full of craters! Mars:Often called the 'Red Planet' due to its vivid colour. Phobos:A satellite of Mars.(see Deimos) Deimos:Another satellite of Mars.(see Phobos) Asteroids:Rocky remains of a planet broken apart by Jupiter's strong gravitational forces. Jupiter:The largest planet in the solar system. Io:A satellite of Jupiter:the most volcanic place in the solar system. Ganymede:Another satellite of Jupiter:the largest moon in the solar system. Europa:Looks like a smooth sphere covered with white ice. Callisto:Another satellite of Jupiter.