This document provides an overview of the solar system. It begins by defining the solar system as including the Sun, planets, moons, asteroids, comets and other celestial objects. It then describes the Sun as the center of the solar system, a massive ball of hot gas that provides light and heat. The document outlines the eight planets in order from the Sun and provides some key details about each. It distinguishes between the four inner terrestrial planets of Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars that are rocky, and the four outer gas giants of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune that are much larger. In conclusion, it describes the solar system as a vast and fascinating place that helps humans understand their place in the universe