The Solar System is a fascinating place, with each planet orbiting the Sun at its own unique distance. But how far apart are these planets, and how do they travel through space? Uncover the true scale ...

At that distance, it could take more than 1,000 years to orbit the sun. Solar system distances to scale showing the newly discovered 2018 VG18 'Farout' compared to other known solar system objects.

Dallas Campbell shows an orrery – a mechanical model of the solar system. Suitable for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4/GCSE, Third Level, National 4, National 5 and Higher ...

Earth and Mars —formed first (around 4.566 billion years ago), while gas giants and icy bodies in the outer solar system came together slightly later (4.563 billion years ago), due to the colder ...

"So those are the kind of distances that we're talking about — 5.5 metres for the sun, and you've got to go 20 kilometres to get to the edge of the solar system." ...