proportional solar system

proportional solar system

Planetary orbits are approximately elliptical with the sun as the center, the orbital spacing is scaled proportionally (e. g., the position of the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter is accurate), the orbital inclination and direction of revolution (mostly anterograde) are consistent with scientific observations, and some models may contain details of the planetary rotation direction (e. g., Venus reverse rotation).
A moving solar system model (3D demonstration animation)

A moving solar system model (3D demonstration animation)