Mike Asbury, Douglas Hamilton, Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI), University of Maryland
This Java applet creates a model of a solar system with user-defined data. Users can create a solar system with up to four planets, choosing the star type at the center of the solar system, planet name, size, eccentricity of orbit and distance from the star. This site then calculates these factors to produce a graphic of the solar system with details about each planet such as its atmosphere, temperature, and whether life could exist on its surface.
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Subject: Physics:Astronomy, Geoscience:Lunar and Planetary Science, Biology:Astrobiology, Physics Resource Type: Computer Applications, Activities, Audio/Visual:Animations/Video Grade Level: College Lower (13-14), High School (9-12), Middle (6-8) Topics: Solar system
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