Which of these most accurately describes the term, Solar System?
- A system of non-stellar objects orbiting a star
- A system comprised of a star or group of stars
- A system of one or more stars and non-stellar objects, connected in close gravitational association
- The planetary system which our Sun along with the nine planets and other non-stellar objects form
Answer
The correct answer is D) The planetary system which our Sun along with the nine planets and other non-stellar objects form.
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