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The Outer Planets

The outer planets of the Solar System are the four planets orbiting farthest from the Sun. This makes the outer planets cold. The outer planets are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

The outer planets
(average distances from the Sun are given in astronomical units*):

The Outer Planets

The outer planets are grouped together because they are relatively large and gassy, being mainly composed of vapour.


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