Planets are large natural objects that orbit the sun. Names of the 9 planets along with their mean distance from sun and diameters are listed below.
Name Distance from Sun Diameter
('000 km) (km)
Mercury 57,900 4,878
Venus 108,200 12,104
Earth 149,600 12,756
Mars 227,900 6,796
Jupiter 778,440 142,984
Saturn 1,429,400 120,536
Uranus 2,875,000 51,118
Neptune 4,504,300 49,500
Pluto 5,900,100 2,300
Please note that as per a revised definition of planets adopted by International Astronomical Union in 2006, Pluto is no longer qualifies as planet.
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