3D Models
The following 3D models can be accessed by the links below, but also using the 3D model options form for greater control of the initial parameters. The LiveGraphics applet that renders the model also offers ways to further customise the on-screen animation.
- Stars to 17 Light Years
- Stars to 40 Light Years
- Star Constellations
- Orbits of the inner planets
- The Globe (Earth)
- Centripetal Vivarium Space Habitat
Stars to 17 Light Years
- Model overview
- Close up, stripping names and axes
See also the table of stars to 17 LY.
Stars to 40 Light Years
- Model overview
- Close up, stripping names and axes
See also the notes on the stars to 40 LY.
Star Constellations
- Model overview
- Close up, stripping names and axes
See also the notes on the Bayer stars & the table of constellaton abbreviations.
Orbits of the inner planets
- Entire inner planetary system
- As seen from
See also the planetary data page, and the tables of raw & comparative planetary data. Each planet is represented at the same size, since drawing them comparatively sized would have been impractical - Mercury would disappear from view if Jupiter was depicted smaller than the sun!
The Globe (Earth)
- Rotating Earth
- 'Polar' Orbit
See also the original globe model at the LiveGraphics3D site, by Martin Kraus.
Centripetal Vivarium Space Habitat
- Deconstructing the habitat back to the 'roof glass' (animated)
- Showing the CenViv with various parts removed for clarity
See also the description of the CenViv space station.
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