PV Gap

Bobby Said:

Why isn't there any really small solar systems?

We Answered:

Lotsa reasons:
1. Anything smaller than about 10 Jupiter masses won't evem 'ignite' as a star.
2. Anything "the size of a CoCoa Puff" would be so loosely bound that any
stray dust mite passing by and hitting it could break it apart.

Paula Said:

are atoms really smaller solar systems and inside them are really small life?

We Answered:

We can never know, can we? At least not yet.

Ramona Said:

What is the tehnical term for a small solar system (mechanical solar system)?

We Answered:

Orrery.

Ralph Said:

are we all like god since we are looking at small solar-systems!?

We Answered:

Some would say that God IS the solar systems, as well as your question.