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This 2D visual model illustrates the scale of the sun and planets in our solar system, and their current distance from each other.
I 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.
The vast distances and differences in space and time that are present in the real solar system can make observation boring or intimidating. This model contains real data and real orbital math; but distances and differences in space and time are algorithmically reduced to make the exploration experience more interesting and fun.
Calculate the scaled planet diameters and planet-sun distances for a solar system model. Enter scale or diameter or distance, select options, then press Calculate to see the table and map of the solar system.
Compare the sizes and distances of the planets in our solar system with this PDF document from NASA. See how one meter of the Sun equals 100 Sun diameters and how one AU spans 110 Earth diameters.
Create and visualize a scale model of the solar system with this interactive tool. Choose the size of the Sun, the location on the map, and see the orbits of the planets and other objects.
Build a scale model of the Solar System and learn the real definition of "space." Enter the diameter of the Sun and get the sizes and distances of the planets, stars and galaxies.
