Question

2.To what common objects would the scaled Sun and planets be similar in size? (Hint: You might want to convert the meters to inches if it helps you visualize the sizes of the scaled planets. One meter equals 39.37 inches)

Answer 1

The Sun can be compared to a watermelon, Mercury to a dill seed, Venus to a coriander seed, Earth to a peppercorn, Mars to a sesame seed, Jupiter to a plum, Saturn to a walnut. Uranus to a grape, and finally Neptune to a hazelnut.