Scale of the Universe
Interactive
It's time to do some space exploration and attempt to wrap your head around the sheer scale of the Universe.
Start zooming out and discover things in space far bigger than you could possibly imagine.
Instructions
Get your notebook
Start exploring objects in the Universe by zooming out.
Click on an object to learn more about it.
Write down things that you find interesting.
Discussion questions
How much bigger is the Sun than Earth?
How much bigger is UY Scuti than the Sun?
What surprised you the most in your exploration?
Details
NGSS
- DCI | ESS1.A: Earth and its solar system are part of the Milky Way galaxy, which is one of many galaxies in the universe.
Learning Objectives
Wrap your head around the relative size of objects in the Universe.
Concepts
Scale of the Universe
Space
Measurement
Distance
Size
