Some visuals for Size of Solar System, Galaxy, Universe

In summary, the conversation discusses different websites and their features. The first website mentioned is difficult to view on a phone or laptop and is best viewed on a fullsize computer. The second website is considered "tediously accurate" and has a song that is enjoyed, although the visuals do not match up well. The third website mentioned is great and the conversation ends with a suggestion to visit it.
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"Tediously accurate" - I love it!
 
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I love the song on the first one, but the visuals didn't match up well.
The second one was great!
 
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1. How big is the solar system?

The solar system is estimated to be about 4.6 billion years old and spans about 100 astronomical units (AU) from the Sun to the outermost planet, Neptune. This is equivalent to about 9.3 billion miles or 15 billion kilometers.

2. What is the size of our galaxy, the Milky Way?

The Milky Way is a spiral galaxy with a diameter of about 100,000 light-years. This means that it would take light 100,000 years to travel from one end of the galaxy to the other. It contains about 200-400 billion stars, including our Sun.

3. How big is the observable universe?

The observable universe is estimated to be about 93 billion light-years in diameter. This is the distance that light has traveled since the Big Bang about 13.8 billion years ago. However, the actual size of the entire universe is still unknown.

4. How does the size of the solar system compare to the size of the galaxy and universe?

The solar system is just a tiny part of the Milky Way galaxy, which in turn is just one of billions of galaxies in the observable universe. The size of the solar system is minuscule compared to the vastness of the galaxy and universe.

5. Is it possible for humans to comprehend the immense size of the universe?

While it is difficult for humans to fully grasp the enormity of the universe, we can use visual aids and mathematical models to help us understand its size and scale. It is truly a mind-boggling concept, but one that continues to fascinate and inspire scientists and researchers.

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