Use planetary orbits and scale ratios to draw scale solar system orbits while exploring gravitational forces.

All solar system planets circle our sun with slightly tilted orbits — and a new study shows even distant planetary systems in quiet neighborhoods have orbital tilts, too.

These planets have circular orbits similar to the orbits of planets in our solar system. At least two of the recently detected planets have approximately circular orbits.

The Solar System is a fascinating place, with each planet orbiting the Sun at its own unique distance. But how far apart are these planets, and how do they travel through space? Uncover the true ...

A massive interstellar object passing through our solar system during its formative years likely altered the orbits of planets into trajectories observed today, a new study says.

Study on extrasolar planet orbits suggests that planetary systems like our solar system is the norm Date: April 11, 2012 Source: Centro de Astrofísica da Universidade do Porto Summary: Orbits of ...

But, beginning with the discovery 10 years ago of the first planet outside our solar system, evidence suggests that, as far as planetary systems go, the solar system might be special indeed.