The Earth's orbit around the Sun

What does the Earth's orbit around the Sun look like?

Animation Distances and dimensions in scale

Show the Earth The speed of the animation
(multiple of real speed): The distance from the Sun at perihelion (mil. km): The course of a year (January):

Relevant values of the Earth in the model

Distance from the Sun: mil. km
Orbital speed: km/s
Solar energy: W/m²

Solar energy includes all electromagnetic solar radiation which, at a given distance from the Sun, falls on an 1 m² area perpendicular to the Sun's rays.

Using mouse you can move in  space and rotate the scene.

(c) Václav Černík 2017–2021

This app is based on diploma thesis (Charles University, Faculty of Science).

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