Interactive Solar System Orbital Model
Model Range: Sun to Neptune (~30 AU). Orbital periods derived from Keplerian sidereal values. Earth baseline = 12 seconds. Logarithmic compression applied for visualization clarity.
Astrophyzix Solar System Orbital Model — Technical Documentation (Click to Expand)
Astrophyzix Solar System Orbital Model
Interactive heliocentric visualization spanning 0–30 AU. Orbital durations derived from Kepler’s Third Law (P² ∝ a³). Supports true-scale and logarithmically compressed modes.
Scientific Basis
Orbital periods based on NASA planetary fact sheet data.
Compressed mode uses exponent 0.35 to preserve proportional ordering
while improving visual usability.
Key Concepts
• Heliocentric frame
• Semi-major axis scaling
• Sidereal orbital periods
• Logarithmic compression
• Particle-field asteroid belt simulation
• Semi-major axis scaling
• Sidereal orbital periods
• Logarithmic compression
• Particle-field asteroid belt simulation
Provenance & DOI References
NASA Planetary Fact Sheet — Solar System Data
https://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/planetary/factsheet/
Murray & Dermott (1999) Solar System Dynamics
https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781139174817
https://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/planetary/factsheet/
Murray & Dermott (1999) Solar System Dynamics
https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781139174817
Learning Outcomes
• Compare orbital scaling modes
• Interpret Keplerian motion
• Understand structural hierarchy of the Solar System
• Interpret Keplerian motion
• Understand structural hierarchy of the Solar System