In general, a star (such as the Sun) is a heavenly body that emits a great quantity of energy (light and heat). A planet is a body that orbits a star and reflects part of that energy; a natural satellite (or moon) revolves around a planet. All nine planets orbit around the Sun in a counter-clockwise direction. Except for Venus and Uranus, they also rotate counter-clockwise on their axis.

In general, a star (such as the Sun) is a heavenly body that emits a great quantity of energy (light and heat). A planet is a body that orbits a star and reflects part of that energy; a natural satellite (or moon) revolves around a planet. All nine planets orbit around the Sun in a counter-clockwise direction. Except for Venus and Uranus, they also rotate counter-clockwise on their axis. Stock Photo
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Universal Images Group North America LLC / Alamy Stock Photo

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K22B8T

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17.8 MB (200.8 KB Compressed download)

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2466 x 2520 px | 20.9 x 21.3 cm | 8.2 x 8.4 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

9 May 2011

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QAI Publishing