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The Nine/Eight Planets: A Multimedia Tour of the Solar System

http://www.nineplanets.org/nineplanets.html

Provider: William (Bill) A. Arnett


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The Nine/Eight Planets “is an overview of the history, mythology, and current scientific knowledge of each of the planets and moons in our solar system.” Each page has text and images. Some have sounds and movies. Most provide references to additional related information.Topics explored on this site include the planets, the sun, our moon (and other moons!), comets, meteors, and lots more. Users can consult the glossary for help with technical terms and proper names; find out how to locate and gaze upon the items described on this site; and get the scoop on which is the biggest and the brightest in the evening sky.

This site was originally The Nine Planets, however Pluto has been downgraded from planet status.