How long before all the planets re-align to today's alignment?

Subject: How long before all the planets re-align to today's alignment?

Date: Fri Jul 23 09:53:20 2004
Posted by phil
Grade level: 4-6 School: huntly primary school
City: huntly State/Province: aberdeenshire Country: scotland
Area of science: Astronomy
ID: 1090594400.As

Message:


I'm a primary teacher who is making a sundial with a planetary map on the 
surface.  I'm going to sculpt the orbits of the 9 planets and mark the 
positions of the planets on a particular day.  The children I teach have asked 
me how long it will be before the planets re-align - any ideas (approximate 
will do!)  Thanks, Phil.

Re: How long before all the planets re-align to today's alignment?

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