Simulation Controls
Manipulate the flow of time in the simulation.
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Key Facts About the 3D Simulation
- Interactivity: Freely rotate, zoom, and pan the solar system. Lock the camera to any body for focused tracking.
- Real-Time Data: Positions update based on current Julian Date, with options to speed up, pause, or jump to events.
- Visual Cues: Orbits shown as lines (white for hyperbolic comet path), with labels and scaling for clarity.
- Closest Approaches: Jump to key events like perihelion (Oct 29, 2025, ~1.36 AU) or planetary flybys (e.g., Mars at 0.19 AU on Oct 3, 2025; Jupiter at 0.36 AU on Mar 16, 2026).
- Scientific Accuracy: Uses hyperbolic excess velocity of ~58 km/s and inclination of 175.11° for precise rendering.