Galaxy- Stellar Simulation
Galaxy- Stellar Simulation
http://kornelix.squarespace.com/galaxy/
Galaxy is a computer program which simulates the motion of stars under the influence of gravity. Create a field of random stars to begin with, then watch the stars move as they are accelerated by their mutual gravitational attractions. You can vary the number of stars and the strength of gravity. Watch how the attractive forces accelerate individual stars and send them careening in new directions. Watch how large groups of stars develop into interesting patterns over time, such as clusters and spiral arms.
Documentation
compiz warning: If you are using compiz prior to version 0.7.8, disable all special effects before running galaxy, otherwise your desktop may freeze, forcing a reboot. Compiz 0.7.8 (included in Ubuntu 8.10) no longer has the problem.
Licensing
| License | Verified by | Verified on | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPLv3 | Kelly Hopkins | 16 October 2009 |
Leaders and contributors
| Contact(s) | Role |
|---|---|
 Kornelix | Maintainer |
Resources and communication
| Audience | Resource type | URI |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Download | http://kornelix.squarespace.com/downloads/ |
Software prerequisites
This entry (in part or in whole) was last reviewed on 16 October 2009.
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