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Build A Solar System view detail comment email this

Use the calculator available at this site to get the dimensions needed for building an accurate scale model of the solar system. There are also a few links to other solar system Web sites.
http://www.exploratorium.edu/ronh/solar_system/
Topics: Astronomy, Hobbies
Last updated Jun 18, 2002


The Planetary Society: Cosmos 1: The First Solar Sail view detail comment email this

Details about the June 2005 mission of the Cosmos 1 solar sail spacecraft, which is "a spacecraft without an engine — it is pushed along directly by light particles from the Sun, reflecting off giant mirror-like sails." Feature background information about this Russian-built spacecraft, images and animations, instructions for building a scale model of the craft, a blog, and other information related to the privately funded Cosmos 1 mission. From The Planetary Society.
http://www.planetary.org/programs/projects/solar_sailing/
Topics: Astronomy, Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Hobbies, Technology
Last updated Nov 6, 2005


ScaleModel.net: International List of Scale Model Related Web Sites view detail comment email this

This site provides annotated links to scale model manufacturers, dealers, clubs, discussion groups, techniques, tools, and supplies from around the world. Browsable by category, including model type such as R/C (radio controlled), dollhouse miniatures, model railroad, paper and wooden models, and a wide variety of vehicles and buildings. Also includes message boards and a photo gallery. Searchable.
http://scalemodel.net/
Topics: Hobbies, Photograph Collections
Last updated Feb 11, 2004




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