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Inner planets
Inner planets. Computer artwork of the rocky inner planets of the solar system. These are Earth (upper left), Mars (red, lower right), Venus (dark, behind Mars) and Mercury (brown, behind Mars and Venus). The Sun is seen emerging from behind Earth. These planets are known as the rocky (or terrestrial) planets, as they mainly comprise iron and silicon-rich rocks. This differentiates them from the much larger gaseous planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune) further out from the Sun, which mainly comprise hydrogen and helium. Pluto, the furthest planet from the Sun, is thought to have a rocky core surrounded by water ice
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Cosmology Mars Mercury Orbiting Planetary Planets Rocky Solar System Terrestrial Venus Computer Artwork
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This computer artwork showcases the inner planets of our solar system in all their rocky glory. In the upper left corner, we have Earth, our home planet, radiating with its vibrant blue hues. Just below it lies Mars, bathed in a striking shade of red that hints at its mysterious and rugged terrain. Behind Mars stands Venus, shrouded in darkness but still emanating an undeniable allure. And finally, nestled behind both Venus and Mars is Mercury - a small yet mighty planet adorned in shades of brown. As these four terrestrial planets take center stage, the Sun emerges from behind Earth, casting its radiant light upon this cosmic ensemble. What sets these inner planets apart from their gaseous counterparts further out are their composition: predominantly iron and silicon-rich rocks define them. This distinction makes them unique within our vast solar system. As we marvel at this awe-inspiring illustration created by Science Photo Library, let us remember that beyond these rocky realms lie even more wonders - Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune - massive gas giants composed mainly of hydrogen and helium. And though Pluto may be distant from the Sun as the furthest planet known to us today (with a speculated rocky core surrounded by water ice), it remains an intriguing part of our celestial neighborhood. In this image capturing the essence of space exploration and cosmological wonderment lies a reminder of humanity's insatiable curiosity about what lies beyond our own planetary abode.
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