Far far away, at the very edge of the Solar System lies Pluto, the ninth planet from the Sun. It is not only much smaller and less massive than every other planet, it is also smaller and less massive than seven moons of other planets. It has one...

Jupiter is twice as massive as all the other planets of the Solar system combined. At the same time it rotates faster than any other planet. Colorful latitudinal bands, atmospheric clouds and storms illustrate Jupiter's dynamic weather systems. When...

Neptune is the eighth planet from the sun, and the outermost gas giant in our solar system. Neptune's atmosphere has the highest wind speeds in the solar system, up to 2000 km/h. The planet has large, dark ovals on its surface which astronomers believe...

Saturn is a large gas planet. It has the lowest density of any planet in our solar system and would actually float if it was placed in water! The winds in its atmosphere reach speeds up to 1700 kilometers per hour! It is known for its extensive ring...

Venus was long thought of as the Earth's twin. Many believed that it contained a lush, earth-like environment. In reality its harsh conditions restrict our understanding of the nearest neighbor. But little by little scientists are trying to unlock its...