Learn About the Universe with Solar System Infographics

The study of the solar system is definitely one of the most interesting and most complex sciences. From finding more about the galaxies, stars, moons, comets and even space missions, learning all the important details about the solar system and the universe can feel impossible. 

Thankfully, using infographics as a way to study the solar system can make the whole learning experience more fun and visually entertaining.

Planet infographic

Take this planet infographic, for example. In addition to being filled with amazing images, each planet is highlighted and relevant details such as size, surface, orbit, basic facts, exploration and even new discoveries are represented.

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Planet infographic

NASA infographic

This NASA infographic, on the other hand, provides significant info on the Golden Age of NASA. Each US space mission is represented, starting from Mercury to Apollo-Soyuz. In addition, it even gives out details on who the astronauts were, approximate length of the mission, number of orbits and mission accomplishments. Not only is the information laid out very clearly, but you also get to see pictures of the space shuttles and the heroic astronauts.

NASA-infographic
NASA Infographic

Space exploration infographic

This space exploration Infographic is crafted to give you a quick timeline from the first animal in space to the first orbit around Saturn. You’ll even get fact tidbits on six of the most famous astronauts!

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Space Exploration infographic

Solar system infographic

This solar system infographic showcases not only the planets and amazing bits of trivia, but it also shows where each planet is located in proximity to the sun. You can even check out each of their known moons. The colors were carefully chosen to match the actual colors of the planets, which in turn helps us quickly memorize the littlest of details.

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Solar System Infographic

Astronomy infographic

Want to learn more about how stars were actually formed? This astronomy infographic concisely explains a star’s birth and death – from hydrogen gas clouds to the birth of a star when hydrogen fuses with helium atoms, all the way to growing hotter and turning into a black hole. 

Astronomy infographic
Astronomy infographic

Dwarf planet infographic

This dwarf planet infographic is striking, too, as it clearly defines each of the 5 known dwarf planets in our solar system: Ceres, Pluto, Makemake, Haumea and Eris. The size, location, discovery, and even a fun fact about each dwarf planet makes this infographic a must-read.

Dwarf Planets infographic
Dwarf Planets infographic

Sun infographic

Have you ever wondered about the Sun’s temperature? This informative Sun infographic will give you tons of useful information about the Sun. It even includes amazing facts about a total solar eclipse! 

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Sun infographic

Supermoon infographic

Another interesting infographic we came across is about the Supermoon. With great graphics and easy-to-understand language, you will definitely love learning about this very rare phenomenon and why it’s called a “Supermoon.”

Supermoon infographic
Supermoon infographic

Mars infographic

Finally, one of the most intriguing planets in the solar system deserves your attention, too. This Mars infographic proves that it is well worth exploring, as we learn more about why Mars is red and when Mars is visible to the naked eye. If you’re a teacher, you can suggest this awesome infographic to your students.

Observing tips and description of Mars, by telescopeplanet.co.uk
Observing tips and description of Mars, by telescopeplanet.co.uk

The 9 solar system infographics shown above not only convince you to examine the amazing planets and our history of space explorations more clearly; they also keep us in awe of how spectacular Earth and the planets are and how fantastic it is to explore the mysteries of the universe.

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