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There are 8 planets

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There are 8 planets in the solar system that orbit the sun. 160 moons orbit the 8 planets and 5 dwarf planets. The 5 dwarf planets are called Ceres, Haumea, Makemake, Eris and Pluto. Yes, Pluto! Pluto was once classed as a planet, but is now classed as a dwarf planet. Read more here

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