Exploring the Enigmatic Eight: A comprehensive study of Planets in our solar system

Since the beginning people on planet Earth were curious about knowing the hidden secrets of other planets on which they live and other planets of the solar system. Their common questions were what other planets are made of? Do they have water and an atmosphere? Can humans live there? So, I will try to give a comprehensive view of all planets of the solar system and answers to commonly asked questions. Let’s discuss first what is a planet. Planets are celestial bodies that orbit around a star, such as our Sun. They are large enough to have a nearly spherical shape due to their own gravity. They are classified into 2 main types Terrestrial planets and gas giants. Terrestrial planets are small, rocky planets like Earth. They have solid surfaces and are composed of mostly silicate rocks and metals. Gas giants are large planets made up mostly of gases, such as hydrogen and helium, along with other volatile compounds. G...