# Solar System Status: public Confidence: low (0.865) (verified) Last verified: 2026-05-28 Generation: ai_structured ## TL;DR The solar system contains the Sun, eight planets, dwarf planets, moons, asteroids, and comets. This repair maps astronomy claims to NASA and IAU sources. ## Core Explanation The previous entry had weak coverage and too many broad sources. This version keeps three source-backed facts about the Sun-centered system, planets, and dwarf-planet definition. ## Further Reading - [Solar System](https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/) - [Planets](https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/planets/) - [IAU 2006 General Assembly: Result of the IAU Resolution votes](https://www.iau.org/news/pressreleases/detail/iau0603/)