Accurate map of solar system

What is a solar system map?

A collection of interesting and thought provoking solar system maps. These maps show planets and dwarf planets in order, try to scale the solar system and also show a live view of asteroids and their locations.

Where can I see a live map of the planets?

To see a live map showing the actual positions of each of the planets right now (and also more information on each planet) then please visit the planets page. A map showing the relative sizes of the solid surfaces of the solar system. Source: xkcd.com

What is solar system scope?

Solar System Scope is an incredibly accurate solar system tour, allowing you to explore the solar system, the night sky and outer space in real-time. All of the objects on the tour are accurately positioned based on where they are right this very second, and the tour contains interesting facts and information about the many objects in space.

How do you zoom out on a solar system chart?

Click and drag the chart to rotate the viewing angle, or use your mouse wheel to zoom in and out. Alternatively, you can use the slider below the chart to adjust the zoom level. As you zoom out, the solar system's outer planets – Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune – come into view.

What planets are in the Solar System?

As you zoom out, the solar system's outer planets – Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune – come into view. The date slider allows you to move forwards or backwards by a few months to see the motion of the planets along their orbits. The top panel shows where the planets appear in the night sky from the Earth.

What is the diameter of the planets on a 16,000,000,000 scale?

As a rough guide, the diameter of the planets on this 1:6,000,000,000 scale would be Mercury 0.8mm, Earth and Venus 2mm, Mars 1.1mm, Jupiter 2.4cm, Saturn 2cm, Uranus 8.5mm, Neptune 8.3mm. To see a version of this video but with more explanation click here.