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Mind Map of the Solar System for Students

See how the Sun, planets, moons and small bodies fit together in one clear map. Then create your own from class notes, a PDF or slides.

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What you get
Interactive mind maps of the main ideas and how they connect. Free: overview maps (detailed maps on your first 3 creations). Plus: detailed maps with supporting concepts.
Exports
Your first PDF or PNG export is free; Plus exports anytime.
Price
Free plan: 5 creations a week, up to 3 a day. Plus: $9.99/month or $99.90/year (USD; local prices at checkout).
Sign-up
A free account is required before you create anything (Google or email). No credit card.
What you can upload
PDF, Word (.docx), PowerPoint (.pptx), plain text or Markdown, and images (PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF), or type a topic. One file per creation on the free plan; several at once on Plus.

How it compares: vs Knowt · vs Quizlet · vs NotebookLM · vs Mapify

Build a Solar System Map From Your Notes

Start from your own material and get a map you can expand, edit and test yourself on.

Built From Your Own Material

Upload a PDF, Word file, PowerPoint or text notes, and the AI turns them into a planetary mind map.

Clear Structure for Study

Branches separate the Sun, inner planets, outer planets, dwarf planets and moons so relationships are easy to see.

Quiz and Share Your Map

Turn the map into a quiz to test recall, then export it as PNG or PDF or share a link with classmates.

How to Make a Solar System Mind Map

Three steps take you from class notes to a map you can study and expand.

  1. 1

    Add Your Notes

    Upload your solar system notes or slides, or simply type the topic into the box.

  2. 2

    AI Builds the Map

    The AI groups facts into branches such as inner planets, gas giants and moons.

  3. 3

    Study, Expand and Quiz

    Expand any node, edit the text, then turn the map into a quiz or export it.

Solar System Mind Map: Structure and Key Parts

A solar system mind map shows the Sun at the centre, with the planets, moons and smaller bodies arranged as branches. The solar system formed about 4.6 billion years ago from a rotating cloud of gas and dust. Most of its mass is in the Sun, while the planets divide into rocky inner planets and gas and ice giants further out.

  • The Sun: the star that holds about 99.8% of the system's mass
  • Inner planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars, which are rocky
  • Outer planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune, the giants
  • Dwarf planets and small bodies: Pluto, Ceres, asteroids and comets
  • Moons: natural satellites that orbit most planets

Use this map to revise the order of the planets, compare their features and check what you remember. You can also create a personalized map with CogniGuide from your own notes or textbook pages.

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Solar System Mind Map Questions

Answers about the solar system and how to build a map of it.

What is included in the solar system?

The solar system includes the Sun, eight planets, dwarf planets such as Pluto, hundreds of known moons, asteroids, comets and other small bodies held by the Sun's gravity.

Why are Mercury to Mars called inner planets?

They are closer to the Sun than the asteroid belt and are mostly made of rock and metal. They are smaller and denser than the outer planets.

Which files can I use to make a solar system map?

You can upload PDF, Word, PowerPoint, text, Markdown or image files, or simply type the topic and let the AI build the map.

Can I turn my solar system map into a quiz?

Yes. Once the map is ready, you can turn it into a quiz to test yourself. The free plan includes 5 creations a week.