In lieu of a Saturday Morning Classic Cartoon post, here is a wonderful interactive site for you to enjoy – and probably learn something. Special thanks to Alex for finding this gem earlier this year.
A couple of notes for you before you get to play. The image below is what you probably will see first after clicking the link. Notice the following on the image:
- The Scroll bar, which located at the bottom of the interactive field (at within as shown), is for zooming in and out
- Click any image to learn more
- It may take time to load, and the Start button will display the loading status
- Once loaded, click Start
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The universe is a wonderful place, so enjoy and savor. To start your exploration, click here.
A Frank Angle 
This is spectacular–thanks for sharing!
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Patti,
Glad you enjoyed this … thanks for commenting!
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Thanks for sharing… It doesn’t work on my iPad, but will have a play later. As a teacher resources like this are invaluable, especially when they are interactive 🙂
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Barbara,
Oh my … as a teacher this is wonderful … so I will be curious to hear what you students think. Thanks for returning and commenting.
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Wow!
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Marina,
Glad you enjoyed this! Thanks for commenting.
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Watching this makes you really understand the size of the universe we live in. Still it’s really hard to wrap your hear around it. Our minds simply can’t imagine that there is some many aspects that we can’t see with our naked eyes.
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Sharkwave,
First of all … welcome!
Great perspective. Many people definitely limit their perspective. As I like to ask, is an elephant big? Well, the answer is as compared to what! Yes, to a mouse, but No to a mountain. … but the same can be said of both the mouse and the mountain …. and the analogy continues.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts … and hope you return again.
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I’ve seen that a few times since Alex brought it to our attention but no matter how many times you view it, the scale never fails to impress.
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Fasab,
Well said … thus salute again to Alex! Thanks for stopping by … and I still feel overloaded!
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Sounds like you’re more hard pressed than freshly 🙂
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Hard pressed is accurate .. but as I’ve told others. Being that I personal belief system says reply to comments and reciprocate … well, that means there is a side that I’ve brought this upon myself. But, heck, it’s temporary. … and given the holiday week, I’ve stuck around on the FP front page longer than normal.
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Awesome!
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This really is amazing. Thanks for sharing this. I am both humbled and mystified at the wonder of creation and what is known so far. It’s hard to imagine what is yet to come. Have a great weekend Frank.
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Mobius,
The two of us have very similar views of creation. Yes, we stand in awe of what is difficult to image. Thanks for stopping by … sorry I haven’t been by in a few days – but I shall return.
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Can’t wait for grandson to get up so I can show him this! Will definitely bookmark.
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Georgette,
Great point because it is for all ages! Let me know what he thinks of it. Thanks for visiting.
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Thanks for this Frank. I’ve seen it before — and even had all the scientist in my office playing with it for days — it is so very very cool.
Now I won’t get anything done. But at least I can put it into perspective!
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Elyse,
Glad I’m able to at least give you something to do during lunch. 😉 Thanks for sharing!
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Wow Frank I had nearly forgot about this! Thanks for reminding me. I can, and will, get totally lost with it. It’s completely addictive. I hope you’re having a great weekend so far! 😀
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Alex,
I bookmarked it from whenever you posted it, and thought – wow – perfect for today! Thanks for finding this!!!!
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This is amazingly cool…thanks for sharing it…
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Believer,
Welcome …. cool stuff it is … and a continual learning experience. Enjoy … and I hope you return.
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Fascinating! I learned new words – yoctometer and zepometer. They sound like long, lost Marx brothers. It’s also interesting to compare the Great Barrier Reef and California to the size of moons and planets.
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Mudge,
Ah ha … your next creative writing challenge is a post with yoctometer, zepometer, and the Marx Brothers. … 🙂 … thanks for commenting.
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Scale of the universe is awesome as well as educational!!! Thanks Frank
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James,
Welcome first-time commenter. Not only educational, but educational for most ages! I am interested to hear about what elementary & middle school kids learn from it. Thanks for commenting … and please come again.
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Very cool find Frank, thanks. I am bookmarking for later.
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Val,
Oh this is a fun one made for revisiting … so enjoy! … and thanks for stopping by.
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Hi! There’s an award for you!
Enjoy!
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Tutta,
Wonderful … I’ll be over … and many thanks.
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U’re welcome! And… Wonderful New Year!
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That was a treat, Frank! I first went as small as I possibly could, and then traveled right out… some of the sizes of things are amazing – the Redwood Tree for one! Thanks for sharing… and Happy New Year!
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Tom,
Alright … Great suggestion! And this is one to keep returning to do play … plus show your friends. 🙂 Thanks for visiting and Happy New Year to you as well.
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Hi,
That was amazing loved it. 🙂
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Mags,
Not only did I figure you would like this one, but I also image you bookmarked it! 😉 Thanks for checking this!!!
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And you were right. 😀
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😀 😀 😀
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This got a “That’s cool!” from Little V. Great share, Frank.
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Red,
Woo hoo!!! … and obvious a RSA award … Red Seal of Approval. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by.
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Frank, you have been a busy blogger and it looks like 2013 is going to be even more busy – congratulations????!!!!
That video is priceless … and whoever the singer is – he is brilliant – great voice. I’m not surprised that Santa he flips and goes a bit nuts. Probably overworked and under paid. Thanks for some minutes great entertainment.
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Viveka,
Glad you appreciate Disco Santa. The song itself makes me laugh! … Time will tell about 2013, but my aim is to follow my pattern Thanks for the kind words!
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They are showing “Pearl Harbor” tonight – don’t know how many times I seen that movie – the whole story behind the it – don’t care so much about the love story. Tell you those Japanese – I would like to fight them anywhere.
Yes, the song … is brilliant.
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Does the same thing happen? That is the bombs sinking ships? 😉
I had to ask … reminds me of the theater lines to see Titanic … the older couple are talking about the ship sinking … the young person in line turned around and complained that they spoiled the end for him.
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Same thing I see it … hundred and hundred young soldiers shot, blown up … burned and drowned.
Also civilians and hospital staff. Just slaughter.
And I think the movie gives a pretty good picture on what happen that December morning.
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Yep …. and the day did live in infamy.
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Amazing that they manage to get so close without anybody really notice.
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The Titanic … thing was great – maybe they didn’t know that that is sank in real life.
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That’s got to be it .. the that story still makes me laugh.
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Frank, this is the first post I’ve read since returning to NYC from my vacation. I was initially disappointed that it was not a cartoon post, but I checked out the link and I must say, my disappointment instantly evaporated. Super cool! It brought to mind the film, “Powers of Ten” by Charles and Ray Eames. Are you familiar with it?
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Hey hey Lame … yippee to your safe return.
I recall the first time I saw Power of Ten … actually in a picture book, long ago in a building in ironically … Chicago! I also recall a similar video I used here starting in Venus.
Thanks for this video and glad I was able to overcome your disappointment from the lack of a cartoon. 🙂 …
While you were gone, did you see what happened to me? Look at the first badge on the sidebar.
Welcome back and thanks for visiting.
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super cool – I feel smarter already!
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LouAnn,
This is fun and worth bookmarking under fun toys to return whenever one desires. Thanks for visiting.
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I’m intrigued but I can’t see it because I’m away on holidays. I’ll have to remember this for my return xx
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Spiced,
I hope you remember this one because it’s a must show for Alfie. I would curious to hear about his reaction. Thanks for taking the time to visit while on your holiday. 🙂
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Very cool. Just amazing – perfect for end of the year as everyone is reflecting
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Mouse,
Woo hoo!!! … Cheers to another person who enjoyed this site! Thanks for visiting.
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Loved this, Frank! A great reminder for starting a new year, keeps everything in perspective 🙂 I wonder which direction people go when they start with it; I went out to the universe first, then down to the Planck length. I see Tom did the opposite. I have a feeling I’m going to be playing with this for the next few days.
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Lynn,
Wow … love you philosophical perspective on this interactive. Awesome!
Meanwhile, glad you enjoy this one … and yes, it’s one worth a bookmark and return visits. As for your question, I can see that I did it Tom’s way. Thanks for visiting.
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Just truly amazing!! Loved it! You gave me something to think about on the cusp of the New Year……..Big problems, suddenly seem small…
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Zannyro,
I didn’t think about the perspective angle, which would be perfect going into the new year … but you are the second person to mention it … so I wish I would have thought of it. … Nonetheless, glad you enjoyed it … and it’s worth a bookmark. Thanks for stopping by.
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Very nice addition to your educational repertoire, Frank. I can always count on you to provide something stimulating and at the same time playful! Very fun. And happy new year, Frank. I start each year fully expecting only the best for myself and my friends! 🙂
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Debra,
Glad you enjoyed this one. Show your granddaughters – better yet, let them play, as I would like to hear about their reaction! Thanks for stopping by during the holiday crazies.
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That’s always a fun site to visit!
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Guapo,
I’m sure you saw this when Alex posted it … but it is worthy of multiple visits. Thanks for stopping by.
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I just go with the great line from the movie version of “Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy”. “Space is big. Really big.” So nice and clean and simple.
Then again, I’m old enough to remember doing scales in the play yard of the school, with the Sun as a basketball and Neptune somewhere at the other end of the whole bloody property!
Gonna have to go have some fun, once I get back to current Emails!
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John,
Agree … scale is very important … and both very large and very small is difficult for most of us to comprehend. Meanwhile, when you get the time, I think you will have fun with this interactive. Thanks for commenting … and remember your goal!
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Wow. That puts things in perspective. I feel so small.
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Robin,
Welcome first-time visit … and via Mudge to boot. Glad you enjoyed this and hope you return.
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