This 2D visual model illustrates the scale of the sun and planets in our solar system, and their current distance from the sun.

Calculate the scaled planet diameters and planet-sun distances for a solar system model. Enter scale or diameter or distance, select to show table and/or map below, select options, then press Calculate.

Oct 1, 2024 · 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 …

To construct a solar system model, enter 5 (for example) in the scale factor box, click "Earth diameter" and you will have all the dimensions in terms of the Earth's diameter.

Feb 27, 2025 · In this project we'll show you how to make a model of the Solar System that shows the distances between the planets to scale. It makes for a fun science and astronomy project for kids, …

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.

One of the most exciting exercises I ever did as a kid was to make a scale model of the Solar System. Most of the pictures in my books made the distance between planets seem small and easy to travel.

Today, you’ll build a true-to-scale model of our solar system—not just the planets' sizes, but also their distances from the Sun. Spoiler alert: the planets are tiny, and space is huge.

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 …

A scale model of the solar system where 1 pixel represents around 2000 kilometres designed to show just how much space is out there.