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	Solar Walk	Member Astronomical League	Member International Dark-Sky Association
	29°39' N, 82°21' W Altitude: 50 Meters (more or less)		Updated Sept. 10, 2008
(Click logo for home page)	Founded: September 1987

Gainesville Solar Walk

A Joint Project of the City of Gainesville, Florida, the Alachua Astronomy Club, Inc.,
Tarpon Springs Artist Elizabeth Indianos, and Graphic Artist Saydi Kaufman

More Information

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History of the Solar Walk

Scale of the Solar Walk
     Map
     Table

Photos
     Installation
     Plaque Sample Rendering
     Interpretive Sign A Rendering • Photo
     Interpretive Sign B Rendering • Photo
     Park Bench Photo

     Also, see articles below

     Make a Donation
     List of Donors

Other Solar System Models

Links About the Solar System

Division of Cultural Affairs
Solar Walk Page

Artist's Web Site
     E. Indianos Artwork

Related Stories In the Gainesville Sun

Day without Art    (12/2/05)

Passport to the Stars    (3/13/02)

Solar system comeback   (2/28/02)

Stargazing Permitted   (12/17/99)
     Royal Park Theater Lobby,
     also by artist E. Indianos

Fundraiser Seeks Stargazers   (3/19/99)

Solar System Missing!   (10/17/96)

More Information About the Solar System

The Web has several good sites giving details about solar system objects (Sun, planets, satellites, etc.). Here are a few recommended sites to visit:

Nine Planets: A Multimedia Tour of the Solar System: Overview of history, mythology, and current scientific knowledge solar system bodies. (Contains text, images; some have sounds and movies; most provide references)
Welcome to the Planets: Profiles each object and includes many of NASA's best images from the planetary exploration program.
Views of the Solar System: Presents a multimedia view of solar system bodies using text, pictures and video. Includes recent discoveries, latest scientific info, history of space exploration, rocketry, and much more.
Zoom Astronomy: Comprehensive site about astronomy and space

For other astronomy web sites, visit the AAC's Astro Links Page

The Solar System: Can You Name These Solar System Bodies? Click the image for the answers.

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