A Trip Through Sol
by Taylor Dekker
Introduction You are about to embark on a fantastic voyage, a voyage unlike any other. You will experience sights that will not only take your breath away, you will feel like they aren’t even real at all. You will see our solar system in a new and exciting way and will visit some of the most breathtaking vistas known to man. Experience the night life on the dark side of the moon, or visit the Ring of Jupiter, see the gem stone of our solar system, Saturn and it’s glorious ring system. These are just a few stops along our way from Mercury all the way out to Pluto. Are you ready for this Trip Through Sol?
Table of Contents Mercury................................................................................4-5 Venus...................................................................................6-7 Earth........................................................................................8 Lunar Landing.........................................................................9 Dark Side..............................................................................10 Tranquility.............................................................................11 Mars.................................................................................12-13 Main Belt.........................................................................14-15 The Red Spot..................................................................16-17 Jupiter...................................................................................18 Io...........................................................................................19 Ring of Jupiter.................................................................20-21 Saturn..............................................................................22-23 Rings of Saturn................................................................24-25 Mimas...................................................................................26 Titan......................................................................................27 Uranus.............................................................................28-29 Rings of Neptune............................................................30-31 Neptune...............................................................................32 Pluto......................................................................................33
Mercury Many tourist flock to Mercury for one thing and one thing only, the Sun. If one stands on the surface of Mercury when it is at its closest point to the sun, the sun would appear more than three times as large as it does when viewed from Earth. This is what makes Mercury so special, you simply cannot beat that view of the sun. It’s also the perfect location to get that perfect sun tan you always wanted!
Vensus Visit the floating cloud cities of Venus and enjoy endless vistas of the yellow clouds. These floating cities are a great get away for any trip as the offer man accommodations, such as shopping, food, and entertainment. Enjoy such accommodations while taking in the breathtaking views that Venus has to offer.
Earth Earth, our birthplace and our official home. The most established planet in our solar system, Earth is home to many peoples of different races and nationalities. With a wide variety of cultures there is so much one can do with a trip to Earth.
Lunar Landing Visit the historic Lunar Landing site on Earth’s closet neighbor, the moon. This homage to the first ever space flight by a human to the moon, is an exact replica of the Lunar Landing. Learn about one of the greatest achievements in the history of mankind which set us on a path to explore even more of our solar system.
Dark Side of the Moon The Dark Side of the Moon is the go to place in the solar system to experience night life and partying like you have never experienced before. The night life scene here never ends because the sun never reaches the dark side of the moon. Boasting some of the most famous night clubs and casinos in the solar system, the dark side is the number one location for parties and nightlife.
Sea of Tranquility The Sea of Tranquility is a vast depression in the moon that offers picturesque landscapes and hours of hiking trails to fulfill any explorers needs. With 5 star resorts dotting the outskirts of the Sea you can be sure to find the right get away for any occasion.
Mars Boasting one of the largest Canyon in the Solar System, Mars is a must stop for nature enthusiast and hikers alike. The Valles Marineris Trench is 10 times the length of the Grand Canyon back on earth and is 6 times deeper as well.
The Main Belt The most popular pit stop between the inner planets and the outer planets, the Main Belt Space Station is the state of the art facility to accommodate every one of your needs. Whether you’re traveling commercially or for business this is the one stop shop for all your needs. It also has wonderful views of the Main Belt Asteroid Field.
The Red Spot Aboard The Red Spot Space Station, one has the best views of Jupiter’s red spot. A raging storm that is about the size of Earth itself. Take the shuttle down for a closer look at this magnificent storm as it rages on.
Clouds of Jupiter This surface tour of Jupiter is unlike any other. You will cruise through auroras of red and purple clouds and see vast vistas of multi-color rainbows.
Io This moon of Jupiter is home to many active volcanoes and plenty of hiking trails. One of those Volcanoes, nicked name “The Io the Great� is the largest volcano in our Solar System. It erupts every three days, pouring out hot lava and huge plumes of gas. It truly is a sight to behold.
The Ring of Jupiter One of the most famous Space Stations and an engineering feat unlike another, the Ring of Jupiter is a halo shaped space station with the entire top made of crystal clear glass. This offers the most spectacular views of deep space as well as Jupiter itself. The Ring of Jupiter is the most populated space station in our Solar System and is a thriving metropolis with many accommodations.
Saturn The Gem stone of our Solar System. Saturn is unique in that it has a vast ring system that is both spectacular and almighty. They say God liked Saturn so much that he put a ring on it.
Saturn Rings Take a shuttle ride for a close look at the vast ring system that revolves around Saturn. The shuttle will take you within meters of the rings which are entirely made up of tiny ice crystals that slowly rotate around the planet. Popular souvenirs are the ice crystals that make up the rings.
Mimas Mimas is one of many moons that rotate around Saturn. What makes Mimas so special is its unique crater impact. Most say that Mimas reminds them of the Death Star which makes this a popular destination for the Star Wars fans out there.
Titan Titan is the biggest moon that revolves around Saturn and is one of the most developed moons in our Solar System. On titan you will find gigantic mountain ranges, sweeping river systems, and vast lakes. Titan is a must for the outdoor enthusiast to explore.
Uranus Uranus is known for one thing and one thing only, its ski resort. As a planet made entirely out of ice and snow Uranus has become the number one spot in the solar system for outdoor winter sports and recreation. From beginner to expert Uranus will provide a wide variety of fun and challenges.
Neptune Rings One of the most popular places to visit on Neptune is its ring system. While it’s not as large as Saturns ring system, Neptune’s rings has a charm of its own and offers great views of the dark blue planet as well.
Neptune Neptune is best known for its dark blue spot. Similar to Jupiter’s Red Spot, Neptune’s spot is also a storm that has been raging for centuries and has no hints of stopping anytime soon. The views of the storm are breathtaking and stunning.
Pluto What was once one of the nine planets in our Solar System has now been demoted to the title of sub-planet. However, that doesn’t mean Pluto is not special, on the contrary it is quite special and is one of the hottest destinations for those in love. Dubbed “The Love Planet” because of the massive heart shaped spot on its surface, Pluto has been turned into a “lovers paradise.”
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