Smithsonian Education: Sizing Up the Universe

September 9, 2010 07:00


     

Grasp the dimensions of the universe by selecting everyday objects to represent the size of planets, the sun, moon, and galaxies. Through the use of Google Maps, users can examine the spatial relationship of various celestial bodies in terms of distances from their own homes or other addresses of interest.

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