The solar system is a collection of celestial bodies that orbit around the Sun, which is a star located at its center. It consists of eight major planets, including Earth, Mars, and Jupiter, as well as dwarf planets like Pluto. These planets vary in size, composition, and distance from the Sun, creating a diverse environment in space. In addition to planets, the solar system contains moons, asteroids, comets, and meteoroids. Moons, such as Earth's Moon and Jupiter's Europa, orbit planets, while asteroids are primarily found in the Asteroid Belt between Mars and Jupiter. Comets, made of ice and dust, have distinctive tails and originate from regions like the Kuiper Belt.