Building a 3D Model of the Solar System with Python
Offered By: Dot Physics via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the creation of a 3D solar system model using Web VPython in this 13-minute tutorial. Learn how to build a numerical model, incorporate data from Google and NASA, and add multiple planets to your simulation. Start with Mercury and progressively expand your model to include other celestial bodies. Gain insights into the Mercury Program while developing your coding skills. Access the provided code link to follow along and create your own interactive solar system visualization.
Syllabus
Intro
Building a model
Numerical model
Google
NASA
Mercury
Mercury Program
Adding More Planets
Adding Planets to a List
Final Result
Taught by
Dot Physics
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