A stunning interactive 3D visualization of the Milky Way galaxy, built with three.js. Explore the vastness of our galaxy, from the bright core to the faint outer halo.
Visual:
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** Experience the simulation live at: milky-way-3-d-simulator.vercel.app
- Detailed Galaxy Structure: Simulates key components of the Milky Way:
- Central Bulge
- Galactic Disk with Spiral Arms
- Dark Dust Lanes
- Stellar Halo
- Rich Background Starfield
- Particle-Based Rendering: Uses hundreds of thousands of particles to represent stars and dust, creating a detailed and immersive view.
- Visual Enhancements: Includes a bloom effect (using
UnrealBloomPass) to give bright areas like the galactic core a realistic glow. - Interactive Controls: Navigate the simulation easily.
- Rotate: Click and drag the mouse to rotate the camera around the galaxy.
- Zoom: Use the mouse scroll wheel to zoom in and out.
- three.js for 3D rendering and effects.
- JavaScript
- HTML5
This simulation is available online for free. Feel free to explore and share.
Contributions are welcome! If you have suggestions for improvements or find any issues, please feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request.