Our solar system features eight planets, seen in this artist’s diagram.
Although there is some debate within the science community as to whether
Pluto should be classified as a Planet or a dwarf planet, the
International Astronomical Union (IAU) has decided on the term plutoid as a name
for dwarf planets like Pluto.
This representation is intentionally fanciful, as the planets are depicted
far closer together than they really are. Similarly, the bodies' relative
sizes are inaccurate. This is done for the purpose of being able to
depict the solar system and still represent the bodies with some detail.
(Otherwise the Sun would be a mere speck, and the planets —even the
majestic Jupiter—would be far too small to be seen.)