Show HN: Pericentre, a 3D space atlas with continuous zoom

Category: other

Tags: 3d-visualization, astronomy, webgl, interactive, educational

Score: 6.3/10 (Innovation: 6, Technical: 7, Documentation: 5, Utility: 6)

Pericentre is a WebGL-based 3D interactive atlas of the local universe, allowing continuous zoom from planetary surfaces to galaxies. It blends physical solar system data with observed sky imagery, providing an engaging educational tool for space exploration.

Target audience: educators, astronomy enthusiasts, students, general public

Repository: https://pericentre.com/

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