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The world in minature

For World Photography Day, the Earth as seen at the scale model of the Solar System in Eugene, Oregon. The Earth is about the size of a pea, the Sun in the background is about 100 meters away, and Pluto is more than 7km away.
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12 comments

Old Owl said:

Beautiful and instructive, Steve. A fine example of how photographs can be both aesthetic and practical! Ideal for World Photography Day.
2 months ago

Annaig56 said:

excellente,
2 months ago ( translate )

William Sutherland said:

Fabulous shot!
2 months ago

Peter_Private_Box said:

Hi Steve
I like this picture very much!
It is a very different and exciting composition
Fantastic colours too
Best Wishes, HWPD,, and stay safe!!
Peter
2 months ago

Xata said:

I'd love to see that for real...
2 months ago

klaus 040 said:

Very interesting story!
2 months ago

Christa1004 said:

Thanks to this representation, one realizes how tiny the earth is. Happy WPD, Steve.
2 months ago

Peter Castell said:

A great image that shows how insignificant our world is
2 months ago

raingirl said:

I didn't know they had a scale model in Eugene! Where is it located, on UofO campus? And which direction is pluto - towards the ocean? I really want to visit this next time I'm down the valley.

I like how your photo gives a real sense of depth and that the sun has a feel of a real setting sun.

Happy World Photography Day!
2 months ago

Steve Nordby replied to raingirl:

The Sun and inner planets are in Alton Baker Park. The outer planets are in the various parks along the Willamette River going North. eugenesciencecenter.org/exhibits/eugene-solar-system-trail
2 months ago

raingirl replied to Steve Nordby:

Thanks for the link!
2 months ago

Don Sutherland said:

Wonderful shot.
2 months ago
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