1. An Introduction to the Solar System: An Overview

2. Scale Models A. Sizes of Planets and Sun

3. Scale Models B. Orbit Sizes

4. Scale Models C. Orbital Inclinations

5. Common Characteristics of the Planets All revolve eastward Most rotate eastward (save Venus, Uranus, and Pluto) All lie near the ecliptic

6. Origin of the Solar System A. Nebular Hypothesis m

7. Origin of the Solar System B. Collision of a star with the Sun

8. Examples of Objects in the Solar System Planets mm

9. Examples of Objects in the Solar System Moons MirandaEnceladus mm

10. Examples of Objects in the Solar System Asteroids Ida and Dactyl

11. Examples of Objects in the Solar System Comets Comet West Comet Hyakutake m

12. Examples of Objects in the Solar System Meteors and Meteorites The Martian Meteorite