On my trip up to Aroostook County I tried to spy each planet in the Maine Solar System Model. I didn't see them all, for some are REALLY tiny. I actually passed Saturn before turning the car around -- those planets can really sneak up on you!
The Maine Solar System Model is the the largest complete three-dimensional scale model of the Solar System in the world. From Houlton to Presque Isle, all 9 planets (this was before Pluto was re-categorized as a moon...) are built to scale by various groups of people in the county. The project was officially finished in 2003, and the planets have fared exceptionally well over the years, despite the winter weather.
So the next time you take the drive up Route 1, see if you can find all the planets. You can find a guide, description, and photos of the creation of all the planets here.
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