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Comparison of astronomical sizes

This entry was posted on Friday, May 4th, 2007 at 23:08.

Here are some images that show a good comparison of the relative sizes of objects, not just in our solar system, but from a stellar perspective as well. (Note: the images were taken prior to Pluto being reclassified as a Dwarf Planet)

Image of the smaller planets and Pluto

Comparison of the relative sizes of the planets

Comparison of the size of the sun to its satellites

The sun compared to other stars

The sun compared to giant stars.

5 Comments to “Comparison of astronomical sizes”

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   May 12th, 2008 at 20:48

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2. Robyn Says:
   December 10th, 2009 at 13:53

   Love these pictures. They are so impressive, and every time I look at them they make me gasp with the sizes of the stars in the universe.

3. OG Says:
   December 11th, 2009 at 12:00

   Glad you guys are enjoying it!

4. Bonnie Says:
   May 29th, 2010 at 07:06

   QUESTION: To whom specifically should I give credit for the above images (comparative sizes of planets and stars)?

5. brainsmatter Says:
   May 29th, 2010 at 18:27

   Hi Bonnie,

   I believe they’re originally from the University of California:

   http://www.physics.uci.edu/~observat/Physical_Scales.html

   Regards

   OG

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