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In what order did the planets in our solar system form?

  • Written by Christopher Palma, Teaching Professor of Astronomy & Astrophysics, Penn State
In what order did the planets in our solar system form?An artistic rendition of our solar system, including the Sun and eight planets.vjanez/iStock via Getty Images

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