SPACE
The unknown
By Lucas Pickwell
• The Moon is 384,403 kilometers
(238,857 miles) distant from the Earth.
Its diameter is 3,476 kilometers (2,160
miles).
• Moon Statistics
• Distance from Earth (km) 384,400
• Rotational period (days) 27.32166
• Orbital period (days) 27.32166
• Average length of lunar day (days) 29.53059
• Tilt of axis (degrees) 1.5424
• Orbital inclination (degrees) 5.1454
• Surface temperature (day) 107°C
• Surface temperature (night) -153°C
• Maximum surface temperature 123°C
• Minimum surface temperature -233°C
Mars is the fourth planet from
the Sun in the Solar System.
The planet is named after
Mars, the Roman god of war.
It is also referred to as the
"Red Planet" because of its
reddish appearance as seen
from Earth.
Venus
Venus has a mass and diameter nearly
the same as Earth.
Its covered in volcanoes and ridges.
Its temperature is hot enough to melt lead.
Jupiter
It’s the fifth planet from the sun and by far
the largest in the solar system.
It is 318 times larger than the Earth.
It spins faster than any other planet in the
Solar System.
Saturn
• Saturn is the 2nd largest planet in the
Solar System.
• It is known for its ring system.
• It is the 6th planet from the
Sun.
Uranus
• Uranus is the third largest planet.
• It also has rings and 15 satellites.
• It is named after the Greek God of the
sky.
Neptune
• Neptune is the fourth largest planet.
• It has stronger winds than any other
planet - over 1000 miles per hour!
Pluto
• Pluto is the 9th planet and the smallest
in the Solar System.
• It has only 1 satellite.
Question
Which planet have I missed out?
– Mars?
– Mercury?
– Moon?
Mercury
If you said Mercury, you’re right.
It’s the second smallest planet.
It’s closest to the sun.
Thank you
Thank you for watching and listening to
my presentation