Other Members of the Solar System

Have you ever seen a shooting star streak across the night sky? Do you know what that shooting star really was? It was not a star exploding in the sky; instead, it was an object burning up in Earth’s atmosphere. In this topic, you will explore the other celestial objects that populate the Solar System. Objects like comets, meteors, and asteroids all exist in the Solar System. You may have heard of all three of these terms, but how are they all different? The answers to this and other questions will be revealed as you complete your journey through the Solar System.

Essential Questions

• What are the characteristics of asteroids, comets, and meteors?