The solar system is a planetary system that includes the Sun and the celestial bodies that are bound to it by gravity, such as eight planets, their moons, dwarf planets, asteroids, and comets. It is located in the Milky Way galaxy and formed around 4.6 billion years ago. The solar system serves as the home to Earth and is the subject of extensive scientific study to understand its formation, structure, and the potential for life on other planets.
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