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::An [[asteroid belt]] somehow resulted from the time looping of the fifth planet. Perhaps the Time Lords themselves imported the asteroids as replacement for the excess mass missing when they removed the Fifth Planet.
::An [[asteroid belt]] somehow resulted from the time looping of the fifth planet. Perhaps the Time Lords themselves imported the asteroids as replacement for the excess mass missing when they removed the Fifth Planet.


*In the mid-20th century, humans on Earth began exploring their solar system via probes and, tentatively at first, with manned missions. Earth's moon was the first object in the Sol system to be visited by humans -- at least, according to the official historical record ([[DW]]: ''[[Blink]]'', et al). Later, missions to [[Mars]] ([[DW]]: ''[[The Ambassadors of Death]]'') and other planets occurred. For much of the century, the general public believed there to have been nine planets, although a change in the official definition of "planet" disqualified one of them, Pluto, to much controversy in the early 21st century (''contemporary accounts''); at some later date, Pluto's planetary status was restored (implied [[DW]]: ''[[The Sun Makers]]'').
*In the mid-20th century, humans on Earth began exploring their solar system via probes and, tentatively at first, with manned missions. Earth's moon was the first object in the Sol system to be visited by humans -- at least, according to the official historical record ([[DW]]: ''[[Blink]]'', et al). Later, missions to [[Mars]] ([[DW]]: ''[[The Ambassadors of Death]]'', [[The Waters of Mars|''The Waters of Mars'']]) and other planets occurred. For much of the century, the general public believed there to have been nine planets, although a change in the official definition of "planet" disqualified one of them, Pluto, to much controversy in the early 21st century (''contemporary accounts''); at some later date, Pluto's planetary status was restored (implied [[DW]]: ''[[The Sun Makers]]'').


*Circa 2009 CE, Earth was forceably relocated to the [[Medusa Cascade]] by the [[Dalek]]s. The relocation of Earth seemed to have no lasting effects on the Sol system; even Earth's Moon remained in place until the Doctor returned Earth to its proper position. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Stolen Earth]]''/''[[Journey's End]]''). The end result of the incident was that the general populace of Earth were now aware of the existence of alien life ([[TW]]: ''[[Children of Earth: Day One]]'', et al), ushering in the planet's increased presence in interstellar affairs from the 21st century onward ([[DW]]: ''[[The Christmas Invasion]]'', [[TW]]: ''[[Everything Changes]]'', et al)
*Circa 2009 CE, Earth was forceably relocated to the [[Medusa Cascade]] by the [[Dalek]]s. The relocation of Earth seemed to have no lasting effects on the Sol system; even Earth's Moon remained in place until the Doctor returned Earth to its proper position. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Stolen Earth]]''/''[[Journey's End]]''). The end result of the incident was that the general populace of Earth were now aware of the existence of alien life ([[TW]]: ''[[Children of Earth: Day One]]'', et al), ushering in the planet's increased presence in interstellar affairs from the 21st century onward ([[DW]]: ''[[The Christmas Invasion]]'', [[TW]]: ''[[Everything Changes]]'', et al)

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For the anthology, see Short Trips: The Solar System.

Sol or the Sun was the home star of the Sol System, a planetary system about twenty-seven thousand light years from the galactic centre of Mutter's Spiral.

History

Historical Overview

  • At an early stage of development, Venus supported native sentient life. (MA: Venusian Lullaby)
An asteroid belt somehow resulted from the time looping of the fifth planet. Perhaps the Time Lords themselves imported the asteroids as replacement for the excess mass missing when they removed the Fifth Planet.
  • In the mid-20th century, humans on Earth began exploring their solar system via probes and, tentatively at first, with manned missions. Earth's moon was the first object in the Sol system to be visited by humans -- at least, according to the official historical record (DW: Blink, et al). Later, missions to Mars (DW: The Ambassadors of Death, The Waters of Mars) and other planets occurred. For much of the century, the general public believed there to have been nine planets, although a change in the official definition of "planet" disqualified one of them, Pluto, to much controversy in the early 21st century (contemporary accounts); at some later date, Pluto's planetary status was restored (implied DW: The Sun Makers).
  • Around 2089, the Grandaughter of Captain Adelaide Brook decided to pilot the first ever lightspeed earth ship to Proxima Centuri, inspired by her Grandmother who blew up a base on Mars to save the human race. Soon after that, the human race started colonising other Star Systems.
In some unknown way, the move once more devastated Earth, which less informed people attributed to solar flares.

Comings and Goings

We do not know whether or not this planetoid originated from outside the Sol system.
  • Originally orbiting Sol at the same distance as Earth, Mondas left orbit and wandered out further into the Sol system. (DW: The Tenth Planet)
  • As noted above, the Earth has been relocated at least twice in its history, only to be either shortly or eventually returned to its original location (DW: The Mysterious Planet and The Stolen Earth).

Cultural and Religous Significance

Solar System Objects

Planets, Dwarf Planets and Their Moons

Listed from closest to Sol to the most distant.

Other Natural Objects

Artificial Satellites

Other Objects

See Also

The Sun
Sol system
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