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Interactives
A Sunful of Jupiters
How do the sizes of the Earth, Sun, and Jupiter compare? See how many scale-sized "Jupiters" will fit inside a "sun" globe. Then see how many pea-sized "Earths" fit in a single "Jupiter" globe.
Star Colors
Why is the sun yellow, while other stars are blue or red or white? Stars' colors are a result of their temperatures. Compare the colors of three light bulbs--can you tell which is hottest? Then use a knob to match the bulbs' colors to a specific temperature.
3D Constellation
Constellations are giant pictures created by drawing lines between the night sky's stars. But because stars are not an equal distance away from the Earth, constellations don't look like they do from any other vantage point. Take a trip "around" the Big Dipper (Ursa Major), and see for yourself!
Orbit Well
How long does it take a planet to orbit a star? Well, it depends on its distance. Mercury, the closest planet to the sun, takes just 88 days to complete an orbit, while dwarf-planet Pluto needs 248 years. Use coins to simulate planetary paths with this hyperbolic gravity well.
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