Planet Facts and Figures

All the basic facts on the planets are in these articles.
Grades:
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Subjects:
Science
Space and Astronomy
Planets
Themes:
Space
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*On Aug. 24, 2006, Pluto got "demoted" to dwarf planet status. Read more about Pluto's new status at our sister site, Fact Monster.

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