23 April 2012

Solar Positions

Ever wondered how big the sun would look if you were on another planet? I have for a long time. So, using sizes and data from NASA's own website, I modified a picture of a sunset to see how the sun would look to us, if earth were as far away from the sun as each of the other planets.

First, the original, unaltered, image of a sunset here on Earth…



Now, what if we were as close to the sun as Venus is…



And if we were where Mercury is…



Before we zoom out to the other planets, here’s Earth again…



If we were where Mars is…



If we were where Jupiter is…



If we were where Saturn is…



If we were where Uranus is…



If we were where Neptune is…



03 April 2012

Now Everyone Can Feel Old

Due to the amount of changes in our world, people of almost any age can now legitimately use the phrase: "Back in my day..."