SPACE WALK is a scale model of our solar system located in Salway Park, Cincinnati, OH. It spans 3/4 mile from the sun to Neptune and is illuminated after sunset by solar powered LED lights. 3D models of the planets sit within 16” circular cases and are spaced according to their average distance from the sun at a scale of 3.5 billion to 1. The exhibit is open and free to the public but private tours can also be booked at spacewalkcincinnati@gmail.com. This project was funded by People’s Liberty and Haile Foundation. SPACE WALK is scaleable and available to be installed at other locations.

 

Thanks to @seeitshapitshowit for taking these during the opening on 9/4/16

Thanks to @seeitshapitshowit for taking these during the opening on 9/4/16

Main sign

Main sign

Finishing Saturn at Vulkane Industrial Arts

Finishing Saturn at Vulkane Industrial Arts

And Jupiter…

And Jupiter…

The sun is up!

The sun is up!

The sun lit with multiple flickering LED lights

The sun lit with multiple flickering LED lights

Thanks to Steve Casino for painting the planets.

Thanks to Vulkane Industrial Arts for fabrication

Very special thanks to Matt Kotlarczyk and Liz Wolf for help with design and install

Very special thanks to Matt Kotlarczyk and Liz Wolf for help with design and install