Show HN: Solar System Sim Lets You Switch Viewpoint
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A Show HN project published a solar system orbital simulation that lets users change the center of rotation to any planet, not just the Sun. Users select a planet from a drop-down and the view switches in place to that planet's frame of reference; the creator recommends zooming and panning because the change happens dynamically. Clicking a planet hides its orbital trace for a cleaner view. From Earth's point of view, Venus traces notable epicycles, the project shows.
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A Show HN project offers a solar system orbital simulation that switches the center of rotation to any selected planet, not just the Sun. Users pick a planet from a drop-down to view orbits from its frame of reference, with zoom and pan recommended since the switch happens dynamically in place. Clicking planets hides their traces for a cleaner view, and the Earth-POV view of Venus produces notable epicycles.
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