Rectangular log map-scheme of the Observable Universe
This vertically oriented logarithmic map spans nearly 20 orders of magnitude, taking us from planet Earth to the edge of the Observable Universe. The scheme locates notable astronomical objects of various scales: spacecraft, moons, planets, star systems, nearby galaxies, and notable large-scale structures are some of the objects indicated.
The image is intended to provide a precise and clear representation of the differences in distance between a vast number of celestial bodies in the cosmos.
[* March 2024 updated]
Available in different layouts: (vert./horiz./scale bar/no text)
“… rather than a linear scale, which would take several quintillions of Earths lined end-to-end to reach the limits of the observable Universe, a logarithmic scale holds far more cosmic insights to an onlooker. From here to the limits of what we can see, [this is] a breathtaking logarithmic view of the Universe, brought together in one fantastic, artistic finale by artist Pablo Carlos Budassi.” (Starts with a Bang)
