Solar System Screensaver (Overview)

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Galaxy playback speed—

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Trail length—

Vertical-bob emphasis×1

Planet size×1.4

Spiral spread×7.0

Outer planets get showier spirals (002-style)

Orbit spacing0.70

← compressed (inner closer) / linear = 002-style (outer larger) →

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Planet & comet labels

Differential rotation (overtaking arms)

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Distance rings

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Distance from center≈ 26,000 ly

Orbital speed (measured)230 km/s

Galactic year (period)≈ 230 Myr

Direction of traveltoward Cygnus

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