This is a system of planets, in the center of which there is a bright star, a source of energy, heat and light - the Sun.
According to one theory, the Sun was formed along with the Solar System about 4.5 billion years ago as a result of the explosion of one or more supernovae. Initially, the Solar System was a cloud of gas and dust particles, which, in motion and under the influence of their mass, formed a disk in which a new star, the Sun, and our entire Solar System arose.
At the center of the solar system is the Sun, around which nine large planets revolve in orbit. Since the Sun is displaced from the center of planetary orbits, during the cycle of revolution around the Sun the planets either approach or move away in their orbits.
There are two groups of planets:
Terrestrial planets: And . These planets are small in size with a rocky surface and are closest to the Sun.
Giant planets: And . These are large planets, consisting mainly of gas and characterized by the presence of rings consisting of icy dust and many rocky chunks.
And here does not fall into any group because, despite its location in the solar system, it is located too far from the Sun and has a very small diameter, only 2320 km, which is half the diameter of Mercury.
Planets of the Solar System
Let's begin a fascinating acquaintance with the planets of the Solar System in order of their location from the Sun, and also consider their main satellites and some other space objects (comets, asteroids, meteorites) in the gigantic expanses of our planetary system.
Rings and moons of Jupiter: Europa, Io, Ganymede, Callisto and others...
The planet Jupiter is surrounded by a whole family of 16 satellites, and each of them has its own unique features...
Rings and moons of Saturn: Titan, Enceladus and others...
Not only the planet Saturn has characteristic rings, but also other giant planets. Around Saturn, the rings are especially clearly visible, because they consist of billions of small particles that revolve around the planet, in addition to several rings, Saturn has 18 satellites, one of which is Titan, its diameter is 5000 km, which makes it the largest satellite in the solar system...
Rings and moons of Uranus: Titania, Oberon and others...
The planet Uranus has 17 satellites and, like other giant planets, there are thin rings surrounding the planet that have practically no ability to reflect light, so they were discovered not so long ago in 1977, completely by accident...
Rings and moons of Neptune: 
Triton, Nereid and others...
Initially, before the exploration of Neptune by the Voyager 2 spacecraft, two satellites of the planet were known - Triton and Nerida. An interesting fact is that the Triton satellite has a reverse direction of orbital motion; strange volcanoes were also discovered on the satellite that erupted nitrogen gas like geysers, spreading a dark-colored mass (from liquid to vapor) many kilometers into the atmosphere. During its mission, Voyager 2 discovered six more moons of the planet Neptune...
Planet in Sanskrit means "graha", which means “invader”, that is, one of the many astral forces that have the ability to take possession of you and establish their power over your entire being.
Function of the planet- akin to the zodiac sign in which she is located. These are the responsibilities and work of the planet. Quality of the planet- akin to the one in which it is located. This is already a character, behavior, property.
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Planets in the horoscope are divided into:
Higher: PLUTO NEPTUNE URANUS
Social: SATURN JUPITER
Personal: MOON SUN VENUS | VENUS MERCURY | MERCURY MARS
Analysis of planets in signs
For identifying human psychology, enough date, month, year, time of birth of a person (not necessarily exact). This is quite enough to understand human psychology. This produces 120 characteristics that answer the questions of human psychosynthesis. These are planets - 10 (ten planets), zodiac signs - 12 (twelve), and many aspects.
Sign– this is always the planet’s habitat. The planets pass around the Earth and look one by one into the signs of the Zodiac (as if through windows). These windows are of different colors (palette, shades) - different quality, different energy (inherent in the nature of the elements).
In astrology, all planets are always moving forward, or stopping (stationary), or going backward (retrograde planets) except the Sun and Moon - but the Zodiac always stands still. The planet is the center of the human psyche and his motivations. The entire environment of the sign will be activated by the planet passing through it. Planets in a sign determines the decisive role of the sign, changes its characteristics - brings changes to the sign. If the planet were completely colored by the quality of the sign, but did not influence it itself, this would lead to the depersonalization of the planet itself. It should also be taken into account that the moral and spiritual qualities of an individual are largely independent of the position and aspects of the planets.
Rules: basic laws of synthesis.
1. Similar qualities of the planet are enhanced by similar qualities of the sign.
2. If the properties of a sign are opposite to the qualities of the planets, they are modified or neutralized (mutual destruction is possible).
The environment of the sign will be activated by the planet, i.e. the qualities of the sign will change. In signs of fall and damage, the luminaries are weakened and therefore, along with positive properties, they will also exhibit negative traits. A comprehensive sign is that strong planets show strength, and weak planets show negativity.
So, the position of a planet in a sign endows it with certain qualities, figuratively speaking, colors its action.
In harmonious aspectation and signs of control and exaltation, the predominantly positive properties of the luminary from a psychological point of view appear in the subject’s character. But even with damaging aspects, not only negative traits can appear, but also positive ones.
Moreover, the negative characteristics depend to a large extent on which luminary is damaging a given planet: good, neutral or evil. The negative characteristics of a damaged luminary can be associated either with the excess of its functions, the excessiveness of its manifestation, or with the lack of its energy. In particular, aggressive manifestations, as a rule, are associated with an excess of energy and function of the luminary, and such qualities as idleness, weakness and laziness are associated with a lack of its energy and function.
Harmonious aspects represent the golden mean:there is no excess, no shortage, everything in moderation, exactly as much as needed.
Nature of the planets:
- Givers of energy - Sun, Mars, Jupiter, Pluto, Uranus;
- Energy takers - Moon, Venus, Saturn, Neptune;
- Neutral energy - Mercury.
Planetary energy:
- Good - Jupiter, Sun, Venus;
- Evil ones - Saturn, Mars, Pluto, Neptune, Uranus;
- Neutral - Mercury, Moon.
Dummy points
- North Node, South Node
- Fortune, cross of fate, vertex
Quality aspects:
Table of planets by rulership and detriment, exaltation and debilitation
Position of planets in signs
- SUN in ARIES
- MOON in ARIES
- MERCURY in ARIES
- VENUS in ARIES
- MARS in ARIES
- JUPITER in ARIES
- SATURN in ARIES
- URANUS in Aries (1927-1935)
- NEPTUNE in ARIES (1861-1874)
- PLUTO in ARIES (1822-1851)
- SUN in TAURUS
- MOON in TAURUS
- MERCURY in TAURUS
- VENUS in TAURUS
- MARS in TAURUS
- JUPITER in TAURUS
- SATURN in TAURUS
- URANUS in TAURUS (1935-1942)
- NEPTUNE in TAURUS (1874-1887)
- PLUTO in TAURUS (1851-1883)
- SUN in GEMINI
- MOON in GEMINI
- MERCURY in GEMINI
- VENUS in GEMINI
- MARS in GEMINI
- JUPITER in GEMINI
- SATURN in GEMINI
- URANUS in GEMINI (1942-1948)
- NEPTUNE in GEMINI (1887-1902)
- PLUTO in GEMINI (1883-1912)
- SUN in PAKE
- MOON in PAKE
- MERCURY in PAKE
- VENUS in PAKE
- MARS in PAKE
- JUPITER in PAKE
- SATURN in PAKE
- URANUS at PAKE (1949-1955)
- NEPTUNE in PAKE (1902-1915)
- PLUTO in PAKE (1912-1939)
- SUN in LEO
- MOON in LEO
- MERCURY in LEO
- VENUS in LEO
- MARS in LEO
- JUPITER in LEO
- SATURN in LEO
- URANUS in LEO (1955-1962)
- NEPTUNE in LEO (1915-1928)
- PLUTO in LEO (1939-1957)
- SUN in VIRGO
- MOON in VIRGO
- MERCURY in VIRGO
- VENUS in VIRGO
- MARS in VIRGO
- JUPITER in VIRGO
- SATURN in VIRGO
- URANUS in VIRGO (1962-1968)
- NEPTUNE in VIRGO (1928-1942)
- PLUTO in VIRGO (1955-1971)
- SUN in LIBRA
- MOON in LIBRA
- MERCURY in LIBRA
- VENUS in LIBRA
- MARS in LIBRA
- JUPITER in LIBRA
- SATURN in LIBRA
- URANUS in LIBRA (1968-1975)
- NEPTUNE in LIBRA (1942-1957)
- PLUTO in LIBRA (1971-1984)
- SUN in SCORPIO
- MOON in SCORPIO
- MERCURY in SCORPIO
- VENUS in SCORPIO
- MARS in SCORPIO
- JUPITER in SCORPIO
- SATURN in SCORPIO
- URANUS in SCORPIO (1975-1981)
- NEPTUNE in SCORPIO (1957-1971)
- PLUTO in SCORPIO (1983-1995)
- SUN in SAGITTARIUS
- MOON in SAGITTARIUS
- MERCURY in SAGITTARIUS
- VENUS in SAGITTARIUS
- MARS in SAGITTARIUS
- JUPITER in SAGITTARIUS
- SATURN in SAGITTARIUS
- URANUS in SAGITTARIUS (1898-1904,-1988)
- NEPTUNE in SAGITTARIUS (1970-1984)
- PLUTO in SAGITTARIUS (1748-1762,-2008)
- SUN in CAPRICORN
- MOON in CAPRICORN
- MERCURY in CAPRICORN
- VENUS in CAPRICORN
- MARS in CAPRICORN
- JUPITER in CAPRICORN
- SATURN in CAPRICORN
- URANUS in CAPRICORN (1904-1912,-1995)
- NEPTUNE in CAPRICORN (1820-1834,-1998)
- PLUTO in CAPRICORN (1762-1777,-2023)
- SUN in AQUARIUS
- MOON in AQUARIUS
- MERCURY in AQUARIUS
- VENUS in AQUARIUS
- MARS in AQUARIUS
- JUPITER in AQUARIUS
- SATURN in AQUARIUS
- URANUS in AQUARIUS (1912-1919,1995-2003)
- NEPTUNE in AQUARIUS (1834-1848,-2011)
- PLUTO in AQUARIUS (1777-1797,-2043)
- SUN in PISCES
- MOON in PISCES
- MERCURY in PISCES
- VENUS in PISCES
- MARS in PISCES
- JUPITER in PISCES
- SATURN in PISCES
- URANUS in PISCES (1919-1928,2003-2011)
- NEPTUNE in PISCES (1847-1861,-2025)
- PLUTO in PISCES (1797-1822)
Space has long attracted people's attention. Astronomers began studying the planets of the Solar System back in the Middle Ages, examining them through primitive telescopes. But a thorough classification and description of the structural features and movements of celestial bodies became possible only in the 20th century. With the advent of powerful equipment, state-of-the-art observatories and spacecraft, several previously unknown objects were discovered. Now every schoolchild can list all the planets of the solar system in order. A space probe has landed on almost all of them, and so far man has only visited the Moon.
What is the Solar System
The Universe is huge and includes many galaxies. Our Solar System is part of a galaxy containing more than 100 billion stars. But there are very few that are like the Sun. Basically, they are all red dwarfs, which are smaller in size and do not shine as brightly. Scientists have suggested that the solar system was formed after the emergence of the Sun. Its huge field of attraction captured a gas-dust cloud, from which, as a result of gradual cooling, particles of solid matter formed. Over time, celestial bodies were formed from them. It is believed that the Sun is now in the middle of its life path, so it, as well as all the celestial bodies dependent on it, will exist for several more billions of years. Near space has been studied by astronomers for a long time, and any person knows what planets of the solar system exist. Photos of them taken from space satellites can be found on the pages of various information resources devoted to this topic. All celestial bodies are held by the strong gravitational field of the Sun, which makes up more than 99% of the volume of the Solar System. Large celestial bodies rotate around the star and around its axis in one direction and in one plane, which is called the ecliptic plane.
Planets of the Solar System in order
In modern astronomy, it is customary to consider celestial bodies starting from the Sun. In the 20th century, a classification was created that includes 9 planets of the solar system. But recent space exploration and new discoveries have pushed scientists to revise many provisions in astronomy. And in 2006, at an international congress, due to its small size (a dwarf with a diameter not exceeding three thousand km), Pluto was excluded from the number of classical planets, and there were eight of them left. Now the structure of our solar system has taken on a symmetrical, slender appearance. It includes the four terrestrial planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars, then comes the asteroid belt, followed by the four giant planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. On the outskirts of the solar system there is also a space that scientists call the Kuiper Belt. This is where Pluto is located. These places are still little studied due to their remoteness from the Sun.
Features of the terrestrial planets
What allows us to classify these celestial bodies as one group? Let us list the main characteristics of the inner planets:
- relatively small size;
- hard surface, high density and similar composition (oxygen, silicon, aluminum, iron, magnesium and other heavy elements);
- presence of atmosphere;
- identical structure: a core of iron with nickel impurities, a mantle consisting of silicates, and a crust of silicate rocks (except for Mercury - it has no crust);
- a small number of satellites - only 3 for four planets;
- rather weak magnetic field.
Features of the giant planets
As for the outer planets, or gas giants, they have the following similar characteristics:
- large sizes and weights;
- they do not have a solid surface and consist of gases, mainly helium and hydrogen (therefore they are also called gas giants);
- liquid core consisting of metallic hydrogen;
- high rotation speed;
- a strong magnetic field, which explains the unusual nature of many processes occurring on them;
- there are 98 satellites in this group, most of which belong to Jupiter;
- The most characteristic feature of gas giants is the presence of rings. All four planets have them, although they are not always noticeable.
The first planet is Mercury
It is located closest to the Sun. Therefore, from its surface the star appears three times larger than from the Earth. This also explains the strong temperature changes: from -180 to +430 degrees. Mercury moves very quickly in its orbit. Maybe that’s why it got such a name, because in Greek mythology Mercury is the messenger of the gods. There is practically no atmosphere here and the sky is always black, but the Sun shines very brightly. However, there are places at the poles where its rays never hit. This phenomenon can be explained by the tilt of the rotation axis. No water was found on the surface. This circumstance, as well as the abnormally high daytime temperature (as well as the low nighttime temperature) fully explain the fact of the absence of life on the planet.
Venus
If you study the planets of the solar system in order, then Venus comes second. People could observe it in the sky back in ancient times, but since it was shown only in the morning and evening, it was believed that these were 2 different objects. By the way, our Slavic ancestors called it Mertsana. It is the third brightest object in our solar system. People used to call it the morning and evening star, because it is best visible before sunrise and sunset. Venus and Earth are very similar in structure, composition, size and gravity. This planet moves very slowly around its axis, making a full revolution in 243.02 Earth days. Of course, conditions on Venus are very different from those on Earth. It is twice as close to the Sun, so it is very hot there. The high temperature is also explained by the fact that thick clouds of sulfuric acid and an atmosphere of carbon dioxide create a greenhouse effect on the planet. In addition, the pressure at the surface is 95 times greater than on Earth. Therefore, the first ship that visited Venus in the 70s of the 20th century stayed there for no more than an hour. Another peculiarity of the planet is that it rotates in the opposite direction compared to most planets. Astronomers still know nothing more about this celestial object.
Third planet from the Sun
The only place in the Solar System, and indeed in the entire Universe known to astronomers, where life exists is Earth. In the terrestrial group it has the largest size. What else are her
- The highest gravity among the terrestrial planets.
- Very strong magnetic field.
- High density.
- It is the only one among all the planets that has a hydrosphere, which contributed to the formation of life.
- It has the largest satellite compared to its size, which stabilizes its tilt relative to the Sun and influences natural processes.
The planet Mars
This is one of the smallest planets in our Galaxy. If we consider the planets of the solar system in order, then Mars is the fourth from the Sun. Its atmosphere is very rarefied, and the pressure on the surface is almost 200 times less than on Earth. For the same reason, very strong temperature changes are observed. The planet Mars has been little studied, although it has long attracted the attention of people. According to scientists, this is the only celestial body on which life could exist. After all, in the past there was water on the surface of the planet. This conclusion can be drawn from the fact that there are large ice caps at the poles, and the surface is covered with many grooves, which could be dried up river beds. In addition, there are some minerals on Mars that can only be formed in the presence of water. Another feature of the fourth planet is the presence of two satellites. What makes them unusual is that Phobos gradually slows down its rotation and approaches the planet, while Deimos, on the contrary, moves away.
What is Jupiter famous for?
The fifth planet is the largest. The volume of Jupiter would fit 1300 Earths, and its mass is 317 times that of Earth. Like all gas giants, its structure is hydrogen-helium, reminiscent of the composition of stars. Jupiter is the most interesting planet, which has many characteristic features:
- it is the third brightest celestial body after the Moon and Venus;
- Jupiter has the strongest magnetic field of any planet;
- it completes a full revolution around its axis in just 10 Earth hours - faster than other planets;
- An interesting feature of Jupiter is the large red spot - this is how an atmospheric vortex rotating counterclockwise is visible from Earth;
- like all giant planets, it has rings, although not as bright as Saturn’s;
- this planet has the largest number of satellites. He has 63 of them. The most famous are Europa, where water was found, Ganymede - the largest satellite of the planet Jupiter, as well as Io and Calisto;
- Another feature of the planet is that in the shadow the surface temperature is higher than in places illuminated by the Sun.
Planet Saturn
It is the second largest gas giant, also named after the ancient god. It is composed of hydrogen and helium, but traces of methane, ammonia and water have been found on its surface. Scientists have found that Saturn is the rarest planet. Its density is less than that of water. This gas giant rotates very quickly - it makes one revolution in 10 Earth hours, as a result of which the planet is flattened from the sides. Huge speeds on Saturn and the wind - up to 2000 kilometers per hour. This is faster than the speed of sound. Saturn has another distinctive feature - it holds 60 satellites in its field of gravity. The largest of them, Titan, is the second largest in the entire solar system. The uniqueness of this object lies in the fact that by examining its surface, scientists for the first time discovered a celestial body with conditions similar to those that existed on Earth about 4 billion years ago. But the most important feature of Saturn is the presence of bright rings. They circle the planet around the equator and reflect more light than the planet itself. Four is the most amazing phenomenon in the solar system. What's unusual is that the inner rings move faster than the outer rings.
- Uranus
So, we continue to consider the planets of the solar system in order. The seventh planet from the Sun is Uranus. It is the coldest of all - the temperature drops to -224 °C. In addition, scientists did not find metallic hydrogen in its composition, but found modified ice. Therefore, Uranus is classified as a separate category of ice giants. An amazing feature of this celestial body is that it rotates while lying on its side. The change of seasons on the planet is also unusual: for as many as 42 Earth years, winter reigns there, and the Sun does not appear at all; summer also lasts 42 years, and the Sun does not set during this time. In spring and autumn, the star appears every 9 hours. Like all giant planets, Uranus has rings and many satellites. As many as 13 rings revolve around it, but they are not as bright as those of Saturn, and the planet contains only 27 satellites. If we compare Uranus with the Earth, then it is 4 times larger than it, 14 times heavier and is located at a distance from the Sun of 19 times the path to the star from our planet.
Neptune: the invisible planet
After Pluto was excluded from the number of planets, Neptune became the last from the Sun in the system. It is located 30 times further from the star than the Earth, and is not visible from our planet even with a telescope. Scientists discovered it, so to speak, by accident: observing the peculiarities of the movement of the planets closest to it and their satellites, they concluded that there must be another large celestial body beyond the orbit of Uranus. After discovery and research, interesting features of this planet were revealed:
- due to the presence of a large amount of methane in the atmosphere, the color of the planet from space appears blue-green;
- Neptune's orbit is almost perfectly circular;
- the planet rotates very slowly - it makes one circle every 165 years;
- Neptune is 4 times larger than Earth and 17 times heavier, but the force of gravity is almost the same as on our planet;
- the largest of the 13 satellites of this giant is Triton. It is always turned to the planet with one side and slowly approaches it. Based on these signs, scientists suggested that it was captured by the gravity of Neptune.
There are about one hundred billion planets in the entire Milky Way galaxy. So far, scientists cannot study even some of them. But the number of planets in the solar system is known to almost all people on Earth. True, in the 21st century, interest in astronomy has faded a little, but even children know the names of the planets of the solar system.
The night sky amazes with countless stars. What is especially attractive is that they are all located in a certain place, as if someone specially placed them in such a way as to draw patterns in the sky. Since ancient times, observers have tried to explain the nature of the origin of constellations, galaxies, and individual stars, and to give beautiful names to planets. In ancient times, constellations and planets were given the names of mythical heroes, animals, and various characters from fairy tales and legends.
Types of stars and planets
A star is a celestial body that emits a lot of light and heat. Most often it consists of helium and hydrogen. Celestial bodies are in a state of equilibrium due to their own gravity and the internal pressure of the body itself.
Depending on the life cycle and structure, the following types of stars are distinguished:
- This includes all objects that have low mass and low temperature.
- White dwarf. This type includes all stars that are at the end of their life path. At this moment, the star contracts, then cools down and goes out.
- Red giant.
- New star.
- Supernova.
- Blue variables.
- Hypernova.
- Neutron.
- Unique.
- Ultra-X-ray stars. They emit huge amounts of radiation.
Depending on the spectrum, stars are blue, red, yellow, white, orange and other tones.
For each planet there is a letter classification.
- Class A or geothermal planets. This group includes all young celestial bodies on which violent volcanism occurs. If a planet has an atmosphere, it is liquefied and very thin.
- Class B. These are also young planets, but more massive than A.
- Class C. Such planets are often covered in ice.
- Class D. This includes asteroids and
- Class E. These are young and small planets.
- Class F. Celestial bodies with volcanic activity and a completely metallic core.
- Class M. These include all Earth-like planets, including the Earth.
- Class O or ocean planets.
- Class P - ice, etc.
Each species includes hundreds and thousands of different stars and planets, and each celestial body has its own name. Although scientists have not been able to count all the galaxies and stars in the Universe, even those billions that have already been discovered speak of the vastness and diversity of the cosmic world.
Names of constellations and stars
From Earth you can see several thousand different stars, and each of them has its own name. Many names were given in ancient times.
The very first name was given to the Sun - the brightest and largest star. Although by cosmic standards it is not the largest and not the brightest. So what are the most beautiful star names out there? The most beautiful stars with sonorous names are:
- Sirius, or Alpha Canis Majoris.
- Vega, or Alpha Lyrae.
- Toliman, or Alpha Centauri.
- Canopus, or Alpha Carinae.
- Arcturus, or Alpha Bootes.
These names were given by people in different periods. Thus, beautiful names of stars and constellations given in the pre-antique and Greek periods have been preserved to this day. Ptolemy's writings contain descriptions of some of the brightest stars. His works say that Sirius is a star located in the constellation Canis Major. Sirius can be seen in the mouth of the constellation. On the hind legs of Canis Minor is a bright star called Procyon. Antares can be seen in the middle of the Scorpio constellation. On Lyra's shell is Vega or Alpha Lyra. There is a star with an unusual name - Goat or Capella, located in
It was customary among the Arabs to name stars based on the location of the body in the constellation. Because of this, many stars have names or parts of names meaning body, tail, neck, shoulder, etc. For example: Ras is Alpha Hercules, i.e. the head, and Menkib is the shoulder. Moreover, stars in different constellations were called by a similar name: Perseus, Orion, Centaurus, Pegasus, etc.
During the Renaissance, an atlas of the starry sky appeared. It presented old and new objects. Its compiler was Bayer, who proposed adding letters of the Greek alphabet to the names of stars. So, the brightest star is Alpha, a little dimmer is Beta, etc.
Among all the existing names of celestial bodies, it is difficult to choose the most beautiful name of a star. After all, each of them is beautiful in its own way.
Constellation names
The most beautiful names of stars and constellations were given in ancient times, and many of them have survived to this day. So, the ancient Greeks came up with the idea of giving the Ursa Bears a name. Beautiful legends are associated with them. One of them says that one king had a daughter of unusual beauty with whom Zeus fell in love. Hera, the wife of God, was very jealous and decided to teach the princess a lesson by turning her into a bear. One day, Callisto's son returned home and saw a bear, he almost killed her - Zeus intervened. He took the princess to his heaven, turning her into the Big Dipper, and her son into the Little Dipper, who must always protect her mother. This constellation contains the star Arcturus, which means "guardian of the bear." Ursa Minor and Ursa Major are non-setting constellations that are always visible in the night sky.
Among the most beautiful names of stars and galaxies, it is worth highlighting the constellation Orion. He was the son of Poseidon - the god of the seas and oceans. Orion was famous for his skill as a hunter, and there was no animal that he could not defeat. For this boast, Hera, the wife of Zeus, sent a scorpion to Orion. He died from his bite, and Zeus took him to heaven, placing him so that he could always escape from his enemy. Because of this, the constellations Orion and Scorpio never meet in the night sky.
History of the names of bodies in the Solar System
Today, scientists use modern equipment to track celestial bodies. But once upon a time, in ancient times, the discoverers of planets could not see as far as modern astronomers. At that time, they gave beautiful names to the planets, but now they are called by the name of the telescope that discovered the “new thing.”
Mercury
Since ancient times, people have observed various celestial bodies, come up with names for them, and try to describe them. One of the planets that came to the attention of ancient scientists is Mercury. The planet received its beautiful name in ancient times. Even then, scientists knew that this planet revolves around the Sun at tremendous speed - it completes a full revolution in just 88 days. Because of this, he was named after the fleet-footed god Mercury.
Venus
Among the beautiful names of planets, Venus is also highlighted. This is the second planet in the solar system, which was named after the goddess of love - Venus. The object is considered the brightest after the Moon and the Sun and the only one among all celestial bodies that was named after a female god.
Earth
It has had this name since 1400, and no one knows who exactly gave the planet this name. By the way, Earth is the only planet in the solar system that is not related to mythology.
Mars
Among the beautiful names of planets and stars, Mars stands out. This is the seventh largest planet in our system with a red surface. Nowadays, even small children know about this planet.
Jupiter and Saturn
Jupiter is named after the thunder god, and Saturn got its name because of its slowness. Initially it was called Kronos, but later it was renamed, choosing an analogue - Satur. This is the god of agriculture. As a result, this planet began to be called by this name.
Other planets
For several centuries, scientists have explored only the planets of our solar system. Other planets outside our universe were first seen only in 1994. Since then, a large number of different planets have been discovered and registered, and many of them are more like the fantasy of film scriptwriters. Among all known objects, exoplanets, that is, those that are similar to Earth, are of greatest interest. Theoretically, there could be life on them.
The most beautiful names of planets and stars were given in ancient times, and it’s hard to argue with that. Although, some of the “finds” have unofficial unusual nicknames. So, among them it is worth highlighting the planet Osiris - this is a gas body that contains oxygen, hydrogen and carbon; these substances gradually evaporate from the surface of the celestial body. This event led to the emergence of a new category of bodies - chthonic planets.
Among the most beautiful names of planets in the universe, this one stands out. It is located in The exoplanet rotates in an elongated orbit around its star. She has two because of this she is somewhat similar to our Saturn. Epsilon is located 10.5 light years away from us. A year on it lasts 2500 Earth days.
Among the beautiful names of the planets of the Universe, Tatooine or HD188753 Ab are highlighted. It is located in the constellation Cygnus, consisting of three objects: yellow, red and orange dwarfs. Presumably, Tatooine is a hot gas giant that orbits its main star in 3.5 days.
Among them are Tres. It is almost the same size as Jupiter. It has low density. The beauty of the planet is that due to extreme heating, the atmosphere is lost. This phenomenon causes the effect of a trailing tail, like that of an asteroid.
The most beautiful name of the planet - Methuselah, sounds like some kind of demonic name. It orbits two objects at once - a white dwarf and a pulsar. In six earthly months, Methuselah makes a full revolution.
Not so long ago, scientists discovered one of them is Gliese. It has almost the same orbit; it itself revolves around its star in a zone where the emergence of life is not excluded. And who knows, maybe she has it on her, but we don’t know that yet.
Among all the objects, Cancer-e or the Diamond planet has the most beautiful name of the planet, as well as the most unusual structure. She didn't get her nickname by accident. According to scientists, Cancer is eight times heavier than the Earth. Its main element is carbon, therefore, most of the object consists of crystalline diamonds. Because of this feature, the planet is considered the most expensive in the Universe. It is estimated that only 0.18% of this object could fully pay off all the world's debts.
Depths of space
Considering the most beautiful names of stars in the universe, it is worth mentioning galaxies, nebulae and other space objects. So, among the most unusual but attractive names and objects themselves are:
Modern technologies have made it possible to look into the distant depths of Space, see a variety of objects, and give them names. One of the dramatic objects is War and Peace. This unusual nebula, due to the high density of gas, forms a bubble around a bright cluster of stars, and then ultraviolet radiation heats the gas and pushes it out into space. This beautiful sight looks as if in this exact place in the Universe, stars and gas accumulations are fighting for space in open space.
Our solar system, as we know it today, consists of the Earth, the Sun, the Moon and eight planets revolving around the Sun in specific trajectories. Its immutability allows us to go to bed confident that the morning will come exactly on schedule. The structure of this system determines not only the arrival of the next day, but also the month, year and our entire life. The subjection of the universe to known laws allows us to calculate the exact coordinates of the planets at any moment in the past and future.
The planets control certain functions and processes of the body, that is, they are responsible for physiology. The zodiac sign shows the location or localization of the problem, that is, it is responsible for the anatomy. This fact does not contradict astrological physiognomy, where the bizarre influences of planets in signs leave their mark on the face and body, as reflections of physiological processes in relation to anatomical areas.
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