This interactive Earth–Mercury distance scale model shows Earth (left) and Mercury (right) at true relative size, and the range of their distance. Adjust Mercury’s diameter in pixels; Earth scales automatically.

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Interactive scale models that let you explore real astronomical distances and object sizes.

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Mercury

Earth–Mercury scale model

Adjust the Mercury’s diameter (in pixels). The other body size and the distance update live using real ratios. Drag to pan, or scroll to move around.

Tip: Large Mercury sizes make the bodies and distance enormous — use the jump buttons.

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