Memory Match
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Puzzle4.7
Solar System Explorer
Explore planets, orbits, moons, and scale modes in an interactive 3D scene.
Controls
Tracking
Planet List
Mercury
0.39 AU
88 Earth days
Venus
0.72 AU
225 Earth days
Earth
1 AU
365.25 days
Mars
1.52 AU
687 Earth days
Jupiter
5.2 AU
11.9 Earth years
Saturn
9.58 AU
29.4 Earth years
Uranus
19.2 AU
84 Earth years
Neptune
30.05 AU
165 Earth years
Instructions
Mouse Controls
- • Drag to rotate the camera.
- • Scroll to zoom in or out.
- • Click a planet to inspect it.
Features
- • Toggle orbit lines and asteroid belts.
- • Track a selected planet.
- • Switch between visual and realistic scale modes.
View Modes
- • Scaled mode keeps planets easy to see.
- • Realistic mode emphasizes distance and proportion.
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Game Guide
Solar System Guide, Rules, and Tips
Solar System is an interactive 3D model of our planetary neighborhood. Orbit the Sun, watch the planets move along their paths, speed up time, and click any planet to learn more about it. It works like a small planetarium in your browser and is great for curious kids and adults alike.
How to Play
- There is no score or time limit; explore at your own pace.
- The planet list lets you jump to any planet and follow it with the tracking option.
- Time speed controls how fast the planets orbit the Sun.
- A scaled view mode keeps small planets easy to see, since true distances would make them tiny.
Strategy and Tips
- Speed up time to see how much faster the inner planets orbit than the outer ones.
- Track Jupiter or Saturn to see their size compared with Earth.
- Compare the planets’ distances from the Sun using the planet list.
- Use it alongside a science lesson to make the scale of the solar system easier to picture.
Controls
MouseTouch
Drag to rotate the camera and use the camera distance control to zoom. Click a planet to inspect it, and use the time speed and tracking controls in the side panel.
Background
The Sun-centered model of the solar system was set out by Nicolaus Copernicus in 1543. Today we know of eight planets; Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet in 2006.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this an accurate model?
The orbits and order of the planets are represented, but sizes and distances are scaled so every planet stays visible.
Why won’t the 3D view load?
The model uses WebGL. Enable hardware acceleration in your browser or try another browser.
Is it good for kids?
Yes. It is a hands-on way for children to explore the planets and their orbits.