The Maine Solar System Model: An Update. July 24, 2008
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Jupiter. All Photos by Author.
The Solar System has become a much more complicated place. As reported in this space last year, The Maine Solar System model (MSSM) in Aroostook County, Maine was constructed starting in 2000 and was renowned as the world largest solar system representation. (more…)
Taking off: A Tour of the Kennedy Space Center April 16, 2008
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Saturn V Engine Bells. All photos by Author.
Recently, our travels found us in southern Florida. Our prime goal was to escape the snow bound north, but we also had a much loftier ambition: to tour the Kennedy Space Center. (more…)
Adventures along the Maine Solar System Model December 11, 2007
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Ever wanted to cruise the solar system? A new project in Northern Maine enables you to do just that! Located in Aroostook county, the Maine Solar System Model is the largest complete representation of our solar system in the world. Conceived by the Univeristy of Maine at Presque Isle and completed in the traditional “9″ planet configuration in June 14th of 2003, the model is based on a 1:93,000,000 mile scale, meaning that a mile on the model essentialy equals one astronomical unit. (more…)