Image of Solar System

The above figure is designed to be used in conjunction with the Solar System Scaling Exercise. The Sun is not included, it can be represented by an object like a balloon, bowling ball, or similarly-sized rock. When pacing out the solar system, the above pictures can be left at the appropriate places.

What if you can't print-out the figures? Any objects of similar size can be used in place of the pictures. For instance, Jupiter and Saturn are about the size of a penny, pinheads can be used for the smaller planets.


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