Illustration of the solar system

This artist's rendering shows the eight major planets of our solar system lined up as if they were transiting the Sun. Although such a view would not be possible in reality, the graphic is intended to show the accurate scale of the planets, relative to each other and the Sun. The planets are represented in order of proximity to the sun. From left to right, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune. The scale ratio of the respective sizes of the planets to the Sun is accurate. Saturn's rings are not scaled, they actually extend much further.