Solar System Model

An interactive 3D solar system model built with Three.js that allows users to explore the planets, their orbits, and various astronomical features.

Features

• Interactive 3D Solar System: Navigate through a realistic model of our solar system
• Multiple View Modes: Global view, planet side views, and local views
• Detailed Planet Controls: Right-click on any planet to access detailed control panels
• Realistic Planet Textures: High-quality textures for all planets and celestial bodies
• Orbit Visualization: View and control planet orbits with adjustable speeds
• Day/Night Effects: Toggle realistic lighting effects on planets
• Rotation Controls: Adjust planet rotation speeds and axes
• Scale Options: View the solar system in different scale modes (no-scale, size-scale, distance-scale, full-scale)
• Stereographic Image Export: Create 3D stereographic images for use with VR viewers

Controls

• Left Mouse Button: Rotate the camera view
• Middle Mouse Button/Scroll: Zoom in and out
• Right Mouse Button (Click): Open planet control panel when clicking on a planet
• Right Mouse Button (Drag): Pan the camera view

Solar System Controls

The main control panel provides system-wide settings:

• Planet Visibility: Toggle visibility of individual planets
• Planet Control Panels: Open control panels for specific planets
• Global Rotation Speed: Adjust rotation speed for all planets simultaneously
• Day/Night Effect: Toggle realistic lighting effects across the solar system
• Scale Mode: Switch between different scale representations of the solar system

Planet Control Panels

Right-click on any planet to open its control panel, which provides options for:

• Toggling planet visibility
• Adjusting rotation and orbit speeds
• Showing/hiding orbit lines
• Displaying latitude circles and axis lines
• Viewing planet facts and data

View Controls

The View Control Panel allows you to switch between different perspectives:

• Global Views: Top view, general view, side view
• Planet Side Views: View from the side of any planet
• Local Views: View from the surface of planets

System Requirements

• Modern web browser with WebGL support
• Recommended: Dedicated graphics card for smoother performance with full-scale mode

Technologies Used

• Three.js: 3D rendering library
• JavaScript: Core programming language
• HTML5/CSS3: Structure and styling

Credits

• Planet textures: Solar System Scope
• Sky textures: NASA Scientific Visualization Studio

License

This project is open source and available under the MIT License.