* Distances in Space are Vast: The distances between planets and the Sun are measured in millions of miles. 5900 miles is incredibly close to the Sun and falls within the Earth's atmosphere.
* Planet Orbits are Elliptical: Planets don't orbit the Sun in perfect circles. Their paths are elliptical, meaning their distance from the Sun varies throughout their orbit.
To find a planet, you need to know its average distance from the Sun (its semi-major axis). Here are some average distances for planets:
* Mercury: 36 million miles
* Venus: 67 million miles
* Earth: 93 million miles
* Mars: 142 million miles
Let me know if you have a different distance in mind, and I can try to help you find a planet!
