4-04 Outer Planets

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Jovian Planets

The four large planets that are the outer planets of the solar system: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

<p>The four large planets that are the outer planets of the solar system: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune</p>
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Gas Giant

Large planet composed mostly of helium and hydrogen gases with a small rocky core. Jupiter and Saturn.

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Ice Giant

Large planet composed of heavier gaseous elements than hydrogen and helium, with a small rocky core. Uranus and Neptune.

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Jupiter

Largest planet in the solar system. Named for the Roman King of the Gods. Fifth planet from the sun and a gas giant.

<p>Largest planet in the solar system. Named for the Roman King of the Gods. Fifth planet from the sun and a gas giant.</p>
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Ganymede

Largest natural satellite in the solar system. One of the four Galilean moons of Jupiter. Jupiter's Cupbearer in Roman Myth.

<p>Largest natural satellite in the solar system. One of the four Galilean moons of Jupiter. Jupiter's Cupbearer in Roman Myth.</p>
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Saturn

Sixth planet from the sun and a gas giant. Named for the Titan Saturn, the father of Jupiter.

<p>Sixth planet from the sun and a gas giant. Named for the Titan Saturn, the father of Jupiter.</p>
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Uranus

Seventh planet from the sun and named for the Roman God of the Sky and father of Saturn. First 'discovered' planet.

<p>Seventh planet from the sun and named for the Roman God of the Sky and father of Saturn. First 'discovered' planet.</p>
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Neptune

Eighth planet from the sun and named for the Roman God of the Sea and brother of Jupiter. Existence of Neptune was predicted using math.

<p>Eighth planet from the sun and named for the Roman God of the Sea and brother of Jupiter. Existence of Neptune was predicted using math.</p>
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Triton

Largest moon of Neptune and named for the son of Neptune. Coldest celestial body in the solar system.

<p>Largest moon of Neptune and named for the son of Neptune. Coldest celestial body in the solar system.</p>