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.
Build a Solar System Model - Exploratorium
Make a scale model of the Solar System and learn the REAL definition of "space."
Solar System - Wikipedia
Over 99.86% of the Solar System's mass is in the Sun and nearly 90% of the remaining mass is in Jupiter and Saturn. There is a strong consensus among astronomers [e] that the Solar System has at least nine dwarf planets: Ceres, Orcus, Pluto, Haumea, Quaoar, Makemake, Gonggong, Eris, and Sedna.
Student Video: Solar System Size and Distance | NASA/JPL Edu
video. Solar System Size and Distance. How big are the planets and how far away are they compared to each other? See how the sizes of planets and the distances between them compare. And find out why it's so hard to create a scale model of the solar system that accurately represents both size and distance on a single screen or the page of a book.
Student Project: Make a Scale Solar System | NASA/JPL Edu
Have you ever wondered about the sizes of planets in the solar system or the distances between them? 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.
How Big Is the Solar System? - NASA Science
2020年2月1日 · Our solar system's largest planet is an average distance of 484 million miles (778 million kilometers) from the Sun. That's 5.2 AU. Jupiter is the largest of the planets, spanning nearly 1.75 millimeters in diameter on our football field scale.
Scale Model of the Solar System | Discover the Universe
The best way to understand the true dimensions of the solar system is to create a scale model. Use the tool below to visualize the solar system at various scales. Instructions
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 solar system, we’ve created a scale model. Our Solar System, real imagery but not to scale.
Scale Model of the Solar System - Stanford University
Scale Model of the Solar System. Do you need a dramatic way to help your community understand the true scale of the solar system, both size distance? We have designed a scale model that centers on an 8' diameter Sun and extends through the local area.
Create a Solar System Scale Model With Spreadsheets
Overview. In this activity, students use scale, proportion and/or ratios to develop a scale solar system calculator. Using spreadsheet software, students will determine the size of and/or distances between planets on a solar system model that fits on a playground.