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that our solar system is not a solar system. It s a planetary system NAMED the solar system. The name comes from our sun.

Feb 21, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: that our solar system is not a solar system. It’s a planetary system NAMED the solar system. The name comes from our sun.

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