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by mey 4965 days ago
Warning: Scientific accuracy is not guaranteed. Please do not use this visualization for interstellar navigation.
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If you are interested in scientifically accurate models in webgl, you may like this asteroid simulation, which models objects in our solar system in an astronomically accurate manner: http://asterank.com/3d/
that's a really cool simulator! what's the license for it? I can't find it on your github account.
I used to think, if kidnapped by interstellar travelers, I might be able to find my way home. Now I know I never could, not in a million years.
Sure you could, if you have the Pioneer map with you. Some people have it tattooed just in case. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pioneer_plaque
I agree with you. I am calling them total bullshit on the scientific part.

They could at least try to put the Alpha Cassiopeiae and and Beta Cassiopeiae in the same "general" direction from the Sun. It would fool more people.

Distances seem to be correct but the coordinates aren't true at all.

Regardless, it looks beautiful. But it would be more beautiful if you could actually see their true locations. Without it, it is a just a game ui demo.

May I suggest taking a look at http://en.spaceengine.org/

Edit: and my apologies if I have wasted your afternoon.

Also the xplatform Celestia: http://shatters.net/celestia/
Just keep your towel on you and you'll be alright.