Classification of Planets

Dec 2020|🟢Current|1 min read|5 entries
Science

Key Takeaway

The planets in the solar system are classified into three depending on their proximity with the sun & the structure of the planets.

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Classification of Planets(3)

Inner Planets
Mercury, Venus, Earth & Mars
Outer Planets
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus & Neptune
Dwarf Planets
Pluto, Eris, Haumea & Makemake

Inner Planets / Terrestrial Planets(2)

are:Gas Giants
Jupiter & Saturn are the Gas Giants. Their main composition consists of Hydrogen and Helium
Ice Giants
Uranus & Neptune. Ice, rocks, and a mixture of methane, water, and ammonia can be found on these planets