Make A Solar System Model

Rafael Said:

How do I make a model of the solar system?

We Answered:

If you set Neptune and the Sun 60 cm apart, approximate relative distances from the sun would be...

Mercury = 3/4 cm
Venus = 1.5 cm
Earth = 2 cm
Mars = 3 cm
Jupiter = 10.5 cm
Saturn = 19 cm
Uranus = 38 cm

To prove to yourself this is true look at the distance information in the link. The table gives distances in terms of AU. Earth is 1. Neptune is 30. If you set your scale for 2 cm for every AU, you get the above numbers.

Charlie Said:

What should I make my solar system model out of?

We Answered:

i dont know, syrofome(or however you spell it) balls with wire?

Leah Said:

how to make a solar system model?

We Answered:

There are kits in craft stores where you can get appropriately sized styrofoam balls (and even a ring)--I think they even have intructions!

Willie Said:

can u give me a simple method to make a solar system model?

We Answered:

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/…

http://www.exploratorium.edu/ronh/solar_…

http://howtomakestuff.com/2008/04/09/sch…

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