Key Points: The Size of Space
- There are enormous distances between objects in space.
- Our solar system lies within the Milky Way Galaxy, which is just one of many galaxies in the universe.
- The sun is in the center of our solar system and there are 8 planets around it.
- Some of the planets are much bigger and much farther from the sun than others.
- Each planet is unique and has characteristics defined by it’s size, distance from the sun and composition.
