Exhibit Codex
The Solar System
Explore the Sun, eight planets and named small bodies. Change the time scale, inspect a world, or travel outward to the connected galaxy view.
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One star, eight planets
Reference and coverage
One shared time atlas connects the Sun, planets and Earth. Planet sizes and orbit spacing are adjusted for readability; orbital calculations have stated date limits. TRAPPIST-1 surfaces and orbital phases are illustrative.
Available layers
- Celestial bodies
- Orbits
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Earth
Explore Earth’s history, reconstructed continents, modern geography, and the layers beneath the surface.
The Sun
The star at the center of our planetary system. Its gravity binds the planets; fusion in its core supplies sunlight.
Mercury
A heavily cratered rocky world with an extremely thin exosphere.
Venus
A dense carbon-dioxide atmosphere and thick clouds surround our nearest planetary neighbor in size.
The Moon
Earth’s natural satellite preserves an ancient record of impacts and volcanic activity.
Mars
A cold desert world with giant volcanoes, polar ice, and evidence of ancient flowing water.
Jupiter
The largest planet in our Solar System, with a deep hydrogen-rich atmosphere and powerful storms.
Saturn
A low-density gas giant encircled by extensive rings made primarily of water ice.
Uranus
An ice giant with an extreme axial tilt. Methane contributes to its blue-green appearance.
Neptune
The outermost major planet, with a deep blue atmosphere and strong winds.
Read the detailed records
Open the full exhibit Codex for individual structure records and time-specific information. The Credits page lists source creators, licenses and adaptations.