What is a solar image on a poster?

The Sun at Different Wavelengths The solar image on the poster is a composite of three different images. To help your students understand what this means, have them search on the computer three different ways to see a human leg (e.g., search for an infrared image of human leg, visible light image of human leg, and x-ray of human leg).

How does the Solar System tell a story?

With each planet, moon, asteroid, and comet, the solar system tells a story of birth, destruction, rebirth, and motion—stories written in craters, frozen oceans, swirling storms, and planetary rings.

How does 'Eyes of the Solar System' work?

'Eyes of the Solar System' uses data and images from NASA missions to give you a simulated view of our solar system.

Which planetary system has the Sun as its center?

There are multiple planetary systems present in the universe, and the one which has the sun as its center is known as the solar system. From the Latin word 'Solis,' the name solar is derived. Planets, dwarf planets, comets, asteroids, meteoroids, etcetera, celestial bodies make up the solar system.

How to draw a solar system?

Step 1: To start with the drawing, they need to create a massive yellow circle at one side of the paper, representing the sun, the largest celestial body of the solar system. Mercury stays closest to the sun and smallest in size. The students need to draw a small circle near the sun.

Why is the Solar System so fascinating?

The solar system is far more than a collection of planets circling a star. It is a dynamic, evolving laboratory of cosmic history, stretching over 4.6 billion years. It contains everything from the Sun’s blazing fusion furnace to icy bodies on the fringes of space, and it offers endless fascination.