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solar system
The planetary system consisting of the sun and the celestial bodies that orbit it, including planets, moons, asteroids, and comets.
Die Erde ist der dritte Planet in unserem Sonnensystem.
Earth is the third planet in our solar system.
The word is made up of 'Sonne' (sun) and 'System' (system). The '-n-' is a linking element that connects the two parts. So it literally describes the system that belongs to the sun.
Astronomen entdecken ständig neue Planeten außerhalb unseres Sonnensystems.
Astronomers are constantly discovering new planets outside our solar system.
Most of the time, the word refers to our own solar system. Therefore, it is almost always used with the definite article ('das Sonnensystem' — the solar system) or a possessive pronoun ('unser Sonnensystem' — our solar system).
Unser Sonnensystem hat acht Planeten.
Our solar system has eight planets.
Common phrases are 'innerhalb des Sonnensystems' (within the solar system) and 'außerhalb des Sonnensystems' (outside the solar system). Typical verbs in this context are 'erforschen' (to explore), 'entstehen' (to form/arise), or 'durchqueren' (to cross/traverse).
Manche Kometen kommen von außerhalb des Sonnensystems.
Some comets come from outside the solar system.
