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If you’re still not amazed by NASA’s close encounters with what was formerly our farthest planet (now the biggest dwarf planet in the Solar System), ponder this: Pluto’s maximum distance from the sun places it a staggering 4.67 billion miles from Earth.
That figure might not seem monumental at first glance, especially since NASA has ventured even deeper into space. To grasp the enormity of traversing our solar system’s outer limits, explore this interactive depiction by designer Josh Worth, where the moon is scaled to a mere pixel. Scrolling from Earth to Pluto’s minuscule onscreen representation might strain your fingers. Opting for light-speed navigation (via the lower-right icon) will still require four and a half hours to journey from Earth to Pluto.
For those who prefer a quicker cosmic tour, simply use the icons at the top to swiftly navigate the Solar System and land on your desired planet.
The immense gravitational pull of Jupiter becomes strikingly clear when observing the vast orbit of its farthest moon around the planet:
This illustration highlights just how tiny our entire planet appears in comparison:
Take a moment to reflect on humanity’s minuscule role in the grand scheme of the cosmos.
All visuals courtesy of Josh Worth.
