8.1.1 - Our Solar System

Which galaxy is our solar system a part of?

The Milky Way galaxy.

How many planets make up our solar system?

Eight (plus the dwarf planets).

What do the planets in our solar system orbit around and what type of body is it?

• The planets orbit around the sun.

• The sun is a star.

What type of force pulled together the cloud of dust and gas to form the Sun?

Gravitational force of attraction.

What word is used to describe a cloud of dust and gas?

A nebula.