Any study of the universe requires a solid understanding of the solar system-home sweet home and the launching pad for intergalactic exploration. This video explains how the solar system formed and offers plenty of detailed information on the inner and outer planets. The minimum requirements for planetary life as we know it and the specifics of the Sun, asteroids, comets, and the planets' many moons are also given.

Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on May 16, 2006. Learn360 is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.

Formation of the Solar System (1:47) -- What's In Our Solar System? (3:18) -- Is There Life Out There? (1:09) -- Mercury (1:45) -- Venus (2:11) -- Earth (2:50) -- Mars (3:55) -- Jupiter (3:00) -- Saturn (1:50) -- Uranus (2:03) -- Neptune (1:26) -- Life in the Solar System? (0:28).