🌌 Solar System Simulator

"Experience the majesty of our cosmic neighborhood in stunning detail"

A breathtaking OpenGL-powered journey through space that brings the wonders of our solar system to life. Immerse yourself in a scientifically accurate simulation featuring pristine graphics, realistic physics, and an interactive experience that makes astronomy accessible to everyone.

✨ Experience the Cosmos

• 🎥 Cinema-Quality Graphics: Witness the beauty of space with photorealistic planet textures, dynamic lighting, and stunning visual effects
• 🔭 True-to-Science Physics: Watch as planets dance through space following precise orbital mechanics and gravitational interactions
• 🎮 Seamless Controls: Navigate the cosmos with intuitive camera controls and object manipulation
• 📚 Learn as You Explore: Discover fascinating facts and detailed information about each celestial body
• 🎨 Your View, Your Way: Choose from multiple visualization modes to customize your cosmic experience

🚀 Begin Your Cosmic Journey

Prerequisites

• C++ Compiler (GCC 7.0+)
• OpenGL 4.0+
• GLUT/FreeGLUT
• CMake 3.10+

Launch Sequence

# Initiate download
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/solar-system.git

# Enter the cosmic gateway
cd solar-system

# Prepare for launch
mkdir build && cd build

# Power up the engines
cmake ..
make

# Blast off! 🚀
./solar_system

🎮 Navigation Controls

Command	Control
🔄 Orbit View	Left Mouse Button + Drag
🔍 Zoom In/Out	Mouse Wheel
↔️ Pan Universe	Right Mouse Button + Drag
👆 Select Celestial Body	Left Click
ℹ️ Toggle Information	I
⭕ Toggle Orbit Lines	O
🏠 Return to Home View	R
🚪 Exit Simulation	ESC

🌟 Explore Our Cosmic Neighborhood

Inner Solar System

• ☀️ The Sun

  • Our magnificent star, the heart of our solar system
  • Watch as its powerful gravitational influence shapes planetary orbits
  • Experience realistic solar flares and surface dynamics

• 🪨 The Rocky Worlds

  • Mercury: The sun's closest companion, a world of extreme temperatures
  • Venus: Earth's mysterious sister, shrouded in golden clouds
  • Earth: Our beautiful blue marble, complete with atmospheric effects
  • Mars: The red planet, featuring polar ice caps and ancient valleys

Outer Solar System

• 🌌 The Gas Giant Realm
  • Jupiter: A colossal world with swirling storms and the famous Great Red Spot
  • Saturn: The jewel of our system, with its magnificent ring system
  • Uranus: The ice giant with its unique tilted rotation
  • Neptune: The majestic blue giant with supersonic winds

Special Features

• 🌙 Earth's Moon: Watch as it gracefully orbits our home planet
• ☄️ Asteroid Belt: Navigate through the rocky realm between Mars and Jupiter
• 💫 Planetary Rings: Marvel at Saturn's spectacular ring system in stunning detail

🤝 Contributing

Want to make the cosmos even more amazing? Here's how:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create your feature branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add AmazingFeature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)
5. Open a Pull Request

📜 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

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Created with 💫 by Aditya Akolkar
"Bringing the infinite wonders of space to your screen"