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Digital Universe Atlas

Integrates data from organizations worldwide to create a comprehensive 3-D atlas of the Universe from the local solar neighborhood to the edge of the observable Universe.

Made by The American Museum of Natural History and the Hayden Planetarium

  • atlas

  • astronomy-software

  • space-simulation

  • Educational

  • cosmology

  • astronomy

  • online-resource

  • space

What is Digital Universe Atlas?

The Digital Universe is a comprehensive, 3-dimensional atlas that showcases the known extent of the observable universe. Drawing from data contributed by dozens of organizations worldwide, this atlas provides an unparalleled visualization of the celestial bodies and structures that populate the cosmos, ranging from our local solar neighborhood to the farthest reaches of the observable universe

Highlights

  • Incorporates data from a global network of scientific organizations to create a unified, interconnected model of the universe
  • Enables users to virtually "fly" through the universe, starting from our solar system and venturing outward to explore distant galaxies and the edge of the observable universe
  • Offers two distinct viewing scales: one focused on the Milky Way galaxy, and another showcasing the extragalactic regions beyond our home galaxy
  • Continuously updated as scientific knowledge advances, ensuring the atlas remains an accurate and up-to-date representation of our understanding of the universe

Platforms

  • Mac
  • Windows
  • Linux

Languages

  • English