Building a 3D Model of the Solar System with Python

Offered By: Dot Physics via YouTube

Course Description

Overview

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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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