Colorado Scale Model Solar System - Boulder, CO
N 40° 00.213 W 105° 15.832
13T E 477477 N 4428184
This scale model solar system is located on the University of Colorado campus in Boulder, CO.
Waymark Code: WM5389
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 11/03/2008
Views: 46
From the plaque on the sun model:
Colorado Scale Model Solar System
The Model Solar System depicts the Sun and its nine planets to scale (1:10 billion). In the apex of the pyramid is the Sun. Along the walkway to the north, black pedestals display the planets and their innermost moons. Be careful: Every step you take represents millions of kilometers! A that scale, the nearest star (Proxima Centauri) would be the size of a cherry at the distance of the Panama Canal, 3990 kilometers from boulder.
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Address:
Fiske Planetarium
University of Colorado
Boulder, CO United States of America
80309
To-Scale by distance: yes
To-Scale by Size: yes
Is the model an Orrery?: no
Web Page: [Web Link]
Hours:
24-7-365
Admission Fee: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
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