The Solar System at Scale

Updated 8/27/2021: - Saved with Realistic art style. (see more)

Originally published: 4/16/2019

Compare the classic, not at scale, view of the solar system with a view of it at its true scale. Then fast forward through billions of years to see how the sun will expand and transform into a Red Giant star. Its ultimate size, at scale with the rest of the solar system is a truly remarkable sight and best viewed in virtual reality! Aligned Standard: NGSS-MS-ESS1-3: Analyze and interpret data to determine scale properties of objects in the solar system. VR Skill: Beginner-friendly, user only needs to press the trigger Interactivity: Point and click Duration: ~3 minutes Recommended Ages: 8+ Supported Devices: HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Oculus Go, GearVR, Cardboard, mobile devices, PC, and Mac Attributions: 3D Earth by kongle Earth from Mars photo by NASA

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Based on: The Solar System and The Sun