Planetary Calculator Overview
This planet calculator helps you find celestial bodies in our solar system with accurate scientific data. It
includes the following features:
- Surface Gravity: Compare gravitational forces on planets
- Distance from Sun: View how far each body is from the Sun (excluding the Moon, which orbits Earth).
- Diameter: Understand the sizes of celestial objects
- Orbital Period: Learn how long each takes to orbit the Sun
Supported celestial bodies include:
- Sun
- Earth
- Moon
- Mars
- Jupiter
- Saturn
- Uranus
- Neptune
- Pluto
To use:
- Select a celestial body
- Choose a calculation type
- Click “Calculate”
- View the result in the result box
Note: If you include the Moon in the Calculator, all values except for the Moon are Sun-centered because the Moon is relative to Earth. However,
the 3D visualization highlights selected planets and helps to understand the solar system.