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 * Space and the Solar System **
 * Solar System**

[|Solar System Exploration] O ur solar system is made up of a star – the Sun – nine planets, more than 130 moons and a bunch of comets, asteroids and other space rocks. Learn all about it at this great site from NASA!

[|ESA Kids-Planets and Moons] The Solar System is made up of the Sun and all of the smaller objects that move around it. Apart from the Sun, the largest members of the Solar System are the 10 major planets. Learn more here!

[|F9 Kids-About the Planets] Learn fun facts about each planet in the solar system from this fun, animated site!

[|Build Your Own Solar System] Build an online solar system! Add planets and asteroids around your sun, and experiment with orbits!

[|BBC Online-the Solar System] A beautifully illustrated and designed site that takes you for a guided tour of the Solar System! A must see!

[|Solar System For Kids] From Astronomy.com, a fun, animated site that teaches kids about the solar system!

[|Star Child] Check out the section on "Solar System" for activities and information on: The Sun, The Planets, The Moon, The Asteroid Belt, Meteoroids, Comets.

[| Space Kids-Solar System] Ancient astronomers observed points of light that appeared to move among the stars. They called these objects planets, meaning wanderers, and named them after Roman deities -- Jupiter, king of the gods; Mars, the god of war; Mercury, messenger of the gods; Venus, the god of love and beauty, and Saturn, father of Jupiter and god of agriculture.

**Astronomy **

[|Amazing Space] Lots of information on the Solar System for elementary students! Click on "Solar System Trading Cards" for information, pictures and games on this topic!

[|Cosmic Quest] From the Children's Museum of Indianapolis, a great astronomy site for kids! The site features a "Field Guide to the Universe" and a section on life in Space.

[|Kidport-Space] A nice guide to the Stars, The Universe, Galaxies,Solar System Planets, The Earth`s Moon, and the The Sun for younger student.

[|Space Web] F rom the site: "This site contains information about all the planets in the solar system, the sun, the Milky Way and stars. We hope that you enjoy this site and use it as an educational resource for your school projects."