Our solar system is simply called "the Solar System." This name is the most widely accepted and official term used by scientists and organizations such as NASA and the International Astronomical Union (IAU)
. The term "solar" comes from the Latin word "solis," meaning "Sun," which is the central star of our system
. Other names like "Sol System" or "Copernican System" exist but are less common and often used in science fiction contexts rather than official scientific usage
. The Solar System includes the Sun, eight planets, dwarf planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and other objects orbiting the Sun
