3D stellar environment of the Sun
J.-M. Malherbe, Observatoire de Paris
The Sun is located at the center of the data cube; the radius of
the bowls is proportional to the absolute luminosity of the stars
(LOG10 scaling). The (x,y) plane is the terrestrial equatorial plane.
The direction of the galactic center is indicated by the dashed line
and the artificial black bowl in the 3D VRML data cube.
Stellar environment of the Sun, maximum distance = 15 Light Years
Stellar environment of the Sun, maximum distance = 15 Light Years
3D interactive VRML data cube (requires a VRML plugin to explore)
Stellar environment of the Sun, maximum distance = 35 Light Years
ONLY VISIBLE STARS ARE DISPLAYED (apparent magnitude < 6).
3D interactive VRML data cube (requires a VRML plugin to explore)
Constellations in 2D (plane of the sky) and 3D (interactive VRML)
The radius of
the bowls is proportional to the absolute luminosity of the stars
(LOG10 scaling). The (x,y) plane of the 3D data cubes is the terrestrial equatorial plane.
The direction of the galactic center is indicated by the dashed line
and the artificial black bowl in the 3D VRML data cube.
ONLY VISIBLE STARS ARE DISPLAYED (apparent magnitude < 5 to 6).
The VRML data cube displays the
spectral type of stars (color), distance and absolute luminosity in LOG10 (radius
of the bowl) and in addition (dark grey) stars translated at
constant distance of vision, in oder to evidence the 2D projection effect.
Lion - Leo - in 2D and interactive 3D data cube (requires a VRML plugin to explore)
Vierge - Virgo - in 2D and interactive 3D data cube (requires a VRML plugin to explore)
Balance - Libra - in 2D and interactive 3D data cube (requires a VRML plugin to explore)
Scorpion - Scorpius - in 2D and interactive 3D data cube (requires a VRML plugin to explore)
