Which planet in our solar system is closest to the Sun? [#1289]

Mercury, with an average distance of about 58 million kilometers (36 million miles), is the closest planet to the Sun. Its highly elliptical orbit takes it as close as 46 million kilometers (29 million miles) and as far as 70 million kilometers (44 million miles) from the Sun.

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Mercury, with an average distance of about 58 million kilometers (36 million miles), is the closest planet to the Sun. Its highly elliptical orbit takes it as close as 46 million kilometers (29 million miles) and as far as 70 million kilometers (44 million miles) from the Sun.

In 2006, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) redefined the term "planet" and reclassified Pluto as a dwarf planet, which is a distinct category of celestial body. This decision was made after the discovery of several other objects in the Kuiper Belt that were similar in size and composition to Pluto.

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In 2006, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) redefined the term "planet" and reclassified Pluto as a dwarf planet, which is a distinct category of celestial body. This decision was made after the discovery of several other objects in the Kuiper Belt that were similar in size and composition to Pluto.

The Hawa Mahal is a palace in the city of Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Built from red and pink sandstone, it is on the edge of the City Palace, Jaipur, and extends to the Zenana, or women's chambers. The structure was built in 1799 by the Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, grandson of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, the founder of the city of Jhunjhunu in the state of Rajasthan.

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The Hawa Mahal is a palace in the city of Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Built from red and pink sandstone, it is on the edge of the City Palace, Jaipur, and extends to the Zenana, or women's chambers. The structure was built in 1799 by the Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, grandson of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, the founder of the city of Jhunjhunu in the state of Rajasthan.

Neptune, with an average distance of about 4.5 billion kilometers (2.8 billion miles), is the farthest planet from the Sun. Note: Pluto was previously considered a planet but is now classified as a dwarf planet.

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Neptune, with an average distance of about 4.5 billion kilometers (2.8 billion miles), is the farthest planet from the Sun. Note: Pluto was previously considered a planet but is now classified as a dwarf planet.

The Indian Diamond Institute (IDI) is a Government of India sponsored autonomous higher school of learning in the fields of diamonds, gems and jewellery in India. The Institute is located in Surat, Gujarat, India and is 263 km away from Mumbai.

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The Indian Diamond Institute (IDI) is a Government of India sponsored autonomous higher school of learning in the fields of diamonds, gems and jewellery in India. The Institute is located in Surat, Gujarat, India and is 263 km away from Mumbai.

Damascus is the capital of the Syrian Arab Republic; it is likely also the country's largest city, following the decline in population of Aleppo due to the battle for the city. It is colloquially known in Syria as ash-Sham and titled the City of Jasmine.

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Damascus is the capital of the Syrian Arab Republic; it is likely also the country's largest city, following the decline in population of Aleppo due to the battle for the city. It is colloquially known in Syria as ash-Sham and titled the City of Jasmine.

The Statue of Liberty is located on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, New York City. The 305-foot (93-meter) statue is a gift from the people of France to the United States. It was designed by French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and built by Gustave Eiffel, and dedicated on October 28, 1886.

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The Statue of Liberty is located on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, New York City. The 305-foot (93-meter) statue is a gift from the people of France to the United States. It was designed by French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and built by Gustave Eiffel, and dedicated on October 28, 1886.

Jonas Salk developed the inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV) in 1955, which was the first effective vaccine against polio. Salk's vaccine led to a significant reduction in polio cases and paved the way for global efforts to eradicate the disease.

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Jonas Salk developed the inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV) in 1955, which was the first effective vaccine against polio. Salk's vaccine led to a significant reduction in polio cases and paved the way for global efforts to eradicate the disease.

Jupiter is the largest of all the planets in terms of both mass and size. It has a diameter of approximately 142,984 kilometers (88,846 miles).

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Jupiter is the largest of all the planets in terms of both mass and size. It has a diameter of approximately 142,984 kilometers (88,846 miles).

The ISI mark is a certification mark for industrial and consumer products in India that indicates that a product meets the standards set by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The BIS is the national standards body of India and the ISI mark has been used since 1955.

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The ISI mark is a certification mark for industrial and consumer products in India that indicates that a product meets the standards set by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The BIS is the national standards body of India and the ISI mark has been used since 1955.

Declarative sentences are used to make statements, provide information, or explain something. They are the most common type of sentence and are often used to convey facts, opinions, or ideas.

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Declarative sentences are used to make statements, provide information, or explain something. They are the most common type of sentence and are often used to convey facts, opinions, or ideas.