The Solar System to Scale: Dynamic 2D Model
WEBDiameter: 49 pixels. Distance: pixels. 1 pixel = 1,000 km. This 2D visual model illustrates the scale of the sun and planets in our solar system, and their current distance from each other.
If the Moon Were Only 1 Pixel - A tediously accurate map of the solar ...
WEBI guess this is why most maps of the solar system aren't drawn to scale. It's not hard to draw the planets. It's the empty space that's a problem.
Student Project: Make a Scale Solar System | NASA/JPL Edu
WEBHave 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.
WEBSun is scaled one meter (39") in diameter. Actual Size of Sun: 1,391,000 km (864,000 mi) AU (“Astronomical Unit”) is the average distance between the Sun and Earth: 150 million km (93 million mi) A little more than 100 Sun diameters will span the distance of one AU.
Scale Model of the Solar System | Discover the Universe
WEBThe 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
Build a Solar System Model - Exploratorium
WEBYou can now build your scale model. You can do this with a long tape measure, or you can measure the size of your pace and walk it off counting the number of steps you take. To mark a planet's place you can use a piece of paper on a post that you stick into the ground, or you can use a flag, or even a person.
Make a scale model of the Solar System - BBC Sky at Night …
WEBLearn how to make a scale model of the Solar System with simple materials and measurements. A fun and educational DIY project for astronomy lovers.
Student Video: Solar System Size and Distance | NASA/JPL Edu
WEBHow big are the planets and how far away are they compared to each other? Find out in this video about the scale of our solar system.
Create a Solar System Scale Model With Spreadsheets
WEBIn 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.
VOS4O - The Solar system at scale
WEBVOS 4 O offers a simple solution to scale our solar system. From a reference (diameter, distance, or scale), VOS 4 O lists the diameters and distances scaled for all planets, the eccentricity of their orbit, and their respective positions around the sun at a given date (heliocentric longitude).
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