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Jeff
May 20, 2012, 4:53:07 PM5/20/12
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Rufus
May 20, 2012, 5:58:16 PM5/20/12
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That is pretty cool. Here's another one, if you like this sort of
thing - really nice *free* space navigation simulator -
http://www.shatters.net/celestia/
...you are now free to move about the known universe!
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- Rufus
thing - really nice *free* space navigation simulator -
http://www.shatters.net/celestia/
...you are now free to move about the known universe!
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- Rufus
Jeff
May 20, 2012, 8:34:26 PM5/20/12
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I installed it but not sure I know all the ins and outs of using it. I
can scroll out and back and shift things around, but I feel like I'm
missing something.
I tried the Navigation to go to Jupiter but it didn't seem to do
anything. Guess I'll have to play around with it a bit. I was able to
scroll all the way out of the galaxy.
thanks for the link
can scroll out and back and shift things around, but I feel like I'm
missing something.
I tried the Navigation to go to Jupiter but it didn't seem to do
anything. Guess I'll have to play around with it a bit. I was able to
scroll all the way out of the galaxy.
thanks for the link
Rufus
May 20, 2012, 9:16:28 PM5/20/12
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The thing that's interesting is that Celestia accurately models the
distance between celestial bodies, and you can simulate a "trip" like
from Earth to Mars in real or accelerated time; at a speed of your
choosing. Even moving at light speed will often take incredible,
exhaustive amounts of real time to get to a destination using
"Travel"...which is a bit instructive, I think.
The fastest way to move about is to use "Go To Object" in the Location
menu - just open that dialog and type in the name of a planet or body
you wish to move to - like Jupiter, Saturn, Alpha Centauri, etc. Then
use your scroll wheel to zoom in/out, or put a number in Distance; with
is an "elevation" from/above the body (I like to use the Radii option).
If you leave the default Distance number for Earth you'll end up below
the surface of a larger body like Jupiter and you need to pull back a
bit to see it - that's why I like to shift it to Radii. Your location
above the body will be geostationary, and if you accelerate time you can
observe sun shadow over the surface as objects move in relation to one
another.
It's pretty intuitive, the more you play with it the more you'll pick
up. I'm very surprised with the graphics and ability to add
objects...tons of free objects to add and play with here:
http://www.celestiamotherlode.net/
It's a *very* powerful simulation for a freebie. Can keep a space-geek
amused for light-years...happy travels.
Here's another free one - lunar rover for Mac and PC:
http://www.frassanito.com/RoverSIM/
I haven't fooled around with this one, but thought it worth a bookmark...
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- Rufus
distance between celestial bodies, and you can simulate a "trip" like
from Earth to Mars in real or accelerated time; at a speed of your
choosing. Even moving at light speed will often take incredible,
exhaustive amounts of real time to get to a destination using
"Travel"...which is a bit instructive, I think.
The fastest way to move about is to use "Go To Object" in the Location
menu - just open that dialog and type in the name of a planet or body
you wish to move to - like Jupiter, Saturn, Alpha Centauri, etc. Then
use your scroll wheel to zoom in/out, or put a number in Distance; with
is an "elevation" from/above the body (I like to use the Radii option).
If you leave the default Distance number for Earth you'll end up below
the surface of a larger body like Jupiter and you need to pull back a
bit to see it - that's why I like to shift it to Radii. Your location
above the body will be geostationary, and if you accelerate time you can
observe sun shadow over the surface as objects move in relation to one
another.
It's pretty intuitive, the more you play with it the more you'll pick
up. I'm very surprised with the graphics and ability to add
objects...tons of free objects to add and play with here:
http://www.celestiamotherlode.net/
It's a *very* powerful simulation for a freebie. Can keep a space-geek
amused for light-years...happy travels.
Here's another free one - lunar rover for Mac and PC:
http://www.frassanito.com/RoverSIM/
I haven't fooled around with this one, but thought it worth a bookmark...
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- Rufus
Jeff
May 20, 2012, 10:03:54 PM5/20/12
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wow, you really are a total geek. LOL , I will play around some more for
sure. thanks for the tips.
live long and prosper (makes V sign with fingers)
sure. thanks for the tips.
live long and prosper (makes V sign with fingers)
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