The Solar System to Scale: Dynamic 2D Model
This 2D visual model illustrates the scale of the sun and planets in our solar system, and their current distance from each other.
Actual Size: 49,500 km (30,800 mi) diameter Scaled Size: 33 mm (1.3") Average distance from Sun: 30 AU Scaled Distance from Sun: 3 km (2 mi) Discover the Worlds of the Solar System: …
Build a Solar System Model - Exploratorium
Make a scale model of the Solar System and learn the REAL definition of "space."
To Scale: The Solar System - PBS LearningMedia
Use this resource to visualize the abstract concept of the size and scale of the solar system and to develop and use models.
Make a scale model of the Solar System - BBC Sky at Night …
A look at the various units required for measuring distance in space reveals just what astronomers are up against! Using scale models helps us to visualise this. In this project we'll show you …
Although we could print the planet sizes to scale, the paper would need to be way too large to show the scaled distances. Instead, to help you understand the sizes and distances of our …
Make a Scale Solar System - NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)
Oct 1, 2024 · In this project, you will create your own scale model of the solar system by learning how to calculate scale distances, the relative sizes of planets, or both. Then, use beads and …
Purpose: Construct a scale model of the solar system to familiarize the student with the relative sizes and positions of the planets in the solar system and the vast distances between them …
Build a Solar System Model - Exploratorium
Make a scale model of the Solar System and learn the REAL definition of "space." This Page requires a JavaScript capable browser. Fill in the diameter of the Sun you want your model to …
VOS4O - The Solar system at scale
VOS O offers a simple solution to scale our solar system. From a reference (diameter, distance, or scale), VOS O lists the diameters and distances scaled for all planets, the eccentricity of …