How To Build An Accuarte Scale Model Of The Solar System
Jan 8, 2016 19:05:04 #
To Scale: The Solar System
Explanation: Want to build a scale model Solar System? A blue marble 1.4 centimeters (about half an inch) across would be a good choice for a scale model Earth. Since the Sun is 109 times the diameter of Earth, a 1.5 meter diameter balloon could represent the Sun. But the distance between the Earth and Sun, 150 million kilometers, would translate to just under 180 meters (590 feet) at the same scale. That would mean the completed project, including the orbits of the outer planets, is probably not going to fit in your backyard. Still, you might find enough room on a dry lakebed. Check out this video for an inspirational road trip through the Solar System to scale.
http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap151225.html
Explanation: Want to build a scale model Solar System? A blue marble 1.4 centimeters (about half an inch) across would be a good choice for a scale model Earth. Since the Sun is 109 times the diameter of Earth, a 1.5 meter diameter balloon could represent the Sun. But the distance between the Earth and Sun, 150 million kilometers, would translate to just under 180 meters (590 feet) at the same scale. That would mean the completed project, including the orbits of the outer planets, is probably not going to fit in your backyard. Still, you might find enough room on a dry lakebed. Check out this video for an inspirational road trip through the Solar System to scale.
http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap151225.html
Jan 8, 2016 21:26:54 #
Jan 9, 2016 00:37:32 #
St3v3M wrote:
As a very Amateur Astronomer, it is my pleasure.Thank you for sharing! S-
My scope. 8 inch celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain light bucket. Love it.
My 8 inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope ('67 Camaro Rally Sport in garage) set-up.
Jan 9, 2016 00:38:33 #
SmittyOne wrote:
As a very Amateur Astronomer, it is my pleasure.
My scope. 8 inch celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain light bucket. Love it.
My scope. 8 inch celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain light bucket. Love it.
Now you're just bragging! S-
Jan 9, 2016 00:39:40 #
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Jan 9, 2016 07:09:58 #
Never seen a scale model such as this before. Man, does that change the typical perspective or what? Very informative
Jan 9, 2016 08:53:52 #
nospambob
Loc: Edmond, Oklahoma
GREAT! I can't wait to show this to my grandson. Thanks for posting this. Very cool beans.
Jan 9, 2016 10:17:48 #
Learn something new and different every day. You helped me accomplish that today. Thank You
Jan 9, 2016 13:15:13 #
SmittyOne wrote:
To Scale: The Solar System
http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap151225.html
http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap151225.html
Beautiful, thank you!
Jan 9, 2016 14:54:47 #
amfoto1
Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA
Now if this doesn't make you (and your petty problems) seem kinda small, I dunno what will!
I was afraid of that... they left off Pluto and the Kuyper belt! Poor Pluto, the never should have downgraded its status. ;)
I was afraid of that... they left off Pluto and the Kuyper belt! Poor Pluto, the never should have downgraded its status. ;)
Jan 9, 2016 22:18:46 #
When you look at it in that perspective and then think how the gravity of the sun can affect a planet so far away. Truly mind boggling.
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