See the planets in order of size, from small to larger, and then get familiar with some of the largest-known stars — larger than our own sun. This 2009 video from YouTuber morn1415, with intense end titles music from the movie Blade Runner, helps visualize the scale of these incredible objects in space.
Watch these videos next: Planets, stars, measuring space, and more size comparison videos, including:
• What is the largest known star in the universe?
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• Revealing the true scale of the universe with VFX
• Solar System, Milky Way, Laniakea: Our home supercluster
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