Superior Planets:
Superior planets are those planets in our solar system that are located beyond Earth's orbit. These planets have orbits larger than Earth's and are positioned farther from the Sun.

Names of Superior Planets:
The superior planets in our solar system are Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

Measuring the Distance of a Superior Planet from the Sun:
To measure the distance of a superior planet from the Sun, one commonly used method is the astronomical unit (AU) method. This method involves observing the planet's position in the sky from Earth at two different times when Earth is at different points in its orbit.
1. First Observation:
- The planet is observed when Earth is at a point in its orbit where it is on the same side of the Sun as the planet.
- The angle between the planet and the Sun, as seen from Earth, is measured.
2. Second Observation:
- The planet is observed when Earth is at a point in its orbit where it is on the opposite side of the Sun from the planet.
- Again, the angle between the planet and the Sun is measured.
3. Calculating the Distance:
- By using basic trigonometry and the measured angles, the distance of the planet from Earth can be calculated.
- Since the distance between Earth and the Sun is known (1 AU), the distance of the planet from the Sun can be determined.
This method of measuring the distance of a superior planet from the Sun is based on the principle of triangulation and is a fundamental technique in astronomy for determining the distances of celestial objects.

"Inferior planet" refers to Mercury and Venus, which are closer to the Sun than Earth is. "Superior planet" refers to Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune (the latter two added later...