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It is impossible for the mind to even imagine the size of the solar system, notwithstanding the size of the universe. The use of a scale helps to put objects in the solar system in perspective regarding size, distance and other factors so our little minds conceptualize it i.e. a model.
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∙ 11y agoBecause if you make the sun the size of a penny and you want to show everything
else to the same scale, then the Earth has to be 0.007 inch cross, and Neptune has
to be 200 feet away from the sun, which doesn't fit on the paper.
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Solar system to scale 5th grade class?
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Reprecentacion del sistema solar en escala numerica?
Means 'Representation of the solar system in numerical scale'
How did astronomers determine the scale of the solar system prior to the invention of radar?
they used bubble gum and stretched it out on scale modles
When did scientist believe your solar system formed?
The solar system is believed to have formed about 5 billion years ago, and by the way, why do you call it YOUR solar system? Do you come from a different solar system? Because if not, then it's OUR solar system.
What are procedures of a solar system project?
There are a few steps of a solar system project. You first have to study the solar system.
Solar system to scale 5th grade class?
jupiter
Reprecentacion del sistema solar en escala numerica?
Means 'Representation of the solar system in numerical scale'
Scale model of the solar system if the sun is 3000MM?
See related link.
How did astronomers determine the scale of the solar system prior to the invention of radar?
they used bubble gum and stretched it out on scale modles
What galaxies systems are 500 light years from your solar system?
500 light years from our solar system, in any direction, you're still deep within the Milky Way galaxy, and on a scale of galaxy-size, still relatively near our solar system.
Why is it important to astronomers to be able to draw a scale model of the solar system?
so that they know the distance of the planets
What number is earth among the planets on the scale of size?
Earth is the fifth largest of the eight planets of the Solar System
What can you use to predict the motion of the planets?
Gravity and Calculus. If you're more interested in a scale model of the solar system, a device called an "Orrery" will do it for you. An Orrery is a clockwork model of a solar system.
What do you call the tiny part of our galaxy in our solar system?
"Our solar system." The "part of our galaxy" that's in our solar system is the solar system.
How to make a model of fusion reaction?
There is a nice illustration of solar fusion at the link given below
What is your solar system called?
Our Solar System is called the Solar System, Why?, what do you Aliens call it.
What is the term for the ratio representing the size of an illustration or reproduction in relation to the object it represents?
The term is "scale."
