Space: So Close and So Far!

  • Creation Date: April 24, 2012
  • Author: Student
  • Academic Subject: 
    Astronomy

The distances from the Earth’s surface to space and those between the Sun and planets (averaging almost 93 million miles between the Sun and Earth!) are difficult to conceptualize. You'll be surprised by how close space is, with only 60 vertical miles separating us on the Earth’s surface from the edge of the atmosphere. In this video we will create a scale model of the Solar System to compare how far the planets and the Sun are from each other. Additionally, the video will show us driving 60 miles in 150 seconds - the time it takes for space shuttles to exit the atmosphere. Don’t worry; we’ll obey the speed limit!

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Vignatius Thu, 04/26/2012 - 23:33

Really put the distance of the planets into a perspective that I could appreciate. Enjoyed very much. I could see my students creating their own with landmarks they are familiar with of google earth.

neap_tidez Thu, 07/19/2012 - 13:06

Really well done, and appropriate for 8th grade Astronomy!

TommyDEsq Wed, 10/17/2012 - 16:10

Absolutely great work ladies! I will be sure my 5th and 3rd grader at home watches. I'm sure they will love it, and appreciate the space of space as much as I did!

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