solar system

== English == === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈsəʊl.ə ˌsɪs.təm/ (US) IPA(key): /ˈsoʊ.lɚ ˌsɪs.təm/ === Proper noun === the solar system Alternative letter-case form of Solar System; the Sun and all the objects in orbit around it. ==== Translations ==== === Noun === solar system (plural solar systems) Any orbital system of at least one fusor and other heavenly bodies, like planets and other objects. 1992, J. Laskar, page 31 in, Sylvio Ferraz-Mello (editor), "Chaos, resonance, and collective dynamical phenomena in the solar system", International Astronomical Union Symposium, I would like to stress out that the meaning of unstable for our solar system is very different than for another solar system. Synonym: planetary system Ellipsis of solar power system (“electric power system that supplies usable solar power by means of photovoltaics”). ==== Usage notes ==== When used to refer specifically to our own planetary system, it is used with the and generally capitalized (as the Solar system or the Solar System). Other systems are specified by the name of the individual star (the Alpha Centauri system), with star systems and planetary systems being particular types of systems ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === See also === planets of the Solar System: Mercury · Venus · Earth · Mars · Jupiter · Saturn · Uranus · Neptune [edit] (most likely dwarf planets of the Solar System) Ceres, Orcus, Pluto, Haumea, Quaoar, Makemake, Gonggong, Eris, Sedna globular cluster planetary system star system (or stellar system)