The Revolving Solar System Model

This project is a successful blend of science and engineering, demonstrating the fundamental concept of orbital mechanics. The model clearly illustrates the order and movement of our planetary neighborhood, bringing the vast scale of space down to a hands-on, engaging display.

1. Circular Cardboard
2. Art Paper
3. Styrofoam Sheet
4. Styrofoam Ball
5. Masking Tape
6. Paint
7. GI Wire
8. Gear Motor 12V DC

1. Take a circular cardboard piece and cover its top surface with blue art paper using glue.
2. The circular cardboard serves as the sturdy base for the entire project. The blue art paper represents the vast expanse of space or the cosmic environment in which the celestial bodies exist and orbit.

1. Use a styrofoam sheet to cut out a small, round shape. Draw the flares or rays of the sun on this shape.
2. Cut and Insert a styrofoam ball into the center of the sheet to give the Sun a spherical appearance.
3. Color the entire structure in appropriate shades to complete the Sun's appearance.
4. Use few more styrofoam balls to create the planets.

1. Utilize GI wire and Masking Tape to construct a support structure. This structure is designed to facilitate the rotation of the planets around the Sun.
2. Place the planets onto the ends of the GI wires, ensuring they are positioned at various distances from the Sun to represent their actual orbital paths.

1. Add a round cardboard structure around the entire project's inner circumference.
2. Cover the whole surface with black art paper.
3. It helps to visually represent the general orbital plane in which most planets revolve around the Sun, keeping the model compact and contained.

1. A 12V DC gear motor is taken, which provides slow and steady rotation — perfect for smooth circular motion of the planetary model.
2. Once powered, the gear motor rotates slowly, causing the Sun and all attached planets to move in a circular motion, simulating their orbits.

The project successfully shows how the planets revolve around the Sun. We were able to create a clear and fun working model. This project helped us learn about the scale and motion of our planetary system in a hands-on way. Thank you for viewing our model!