In this outdoor exhibition, our solar system is presented at one ten-billionth actual size through 13 units—one each for the planets, the Sun, asteroids and comets, and 2 introductory units—that stretch 650 yards from the Air and Space Museum to the Smithsonian Castle.

The National Air and Space Museum provides an overview of our solar system, including the planets, moons, and other celestial objects.

Located along a 2,000-foot path in front of the Smithsonian Institution – from the National Air and Space Museum to the Smithsonian Castle – 13 stanchions allow the visitor to explore the Solar System from the Sun out to the dwarf planet Pluto.

The Kenneth C. Griffin Exploring the Planets Gallery probes the science and history of our exploration of planets, moons, and other objects in our solar system. This exhibit tells the stories of the diversity of worlds circling our Sun and how exploring those worlds helps enhance our own understanding of Earth.

The Solar System provides the only known example of a habitable planet, the only star we can observe close-up, and the only worlds we can visit with space probes. Solar System research is essential for understanding the origin and evolution of planets, along with the conditions necessary for life.

Exploration reveals that our solar system is filled with amazingly diverse places that transform our understanding of Earth and worlds beyond. The Kenneth C. Griffin Exploring the Planets Gallery probes the science and history of our exploration of planets, moons, and …

Voyage depicts the Sun, the planets, and the distances between them all on the same scale of 1 to 10 billion, giving visitors a real sense of the vastness of our solar system (“that’s why they call it space!”).

Within our solar system alone, we find colossal giants, rocky worlds with deep canyons and tall mountains, small icy globes at the far edge, and a great ball of gas with spectacular, intricate...

Oct 24, 2023 · The Grand Tour of the Solar System series treks to the Sun and the four inner terrestrial planets before traveling outward to the asteroid belt, four Jovian planets, and beyond. At each session, a professional astronomer explores a …