SolarSystemSimulation

Overview

SolarSystemSimulation is a C# application that visually simulates the motion of celestial bodies in a solar system. The simulation uses OpenTK for rendering and physics calculations, displaying planets orbiting the Sun based on real gravitational forces.

Features

• Realistic gravitational physics for planetary motion.
• 3D rendering of the solar system using OpenTK.
• Support for textures to enhance visualization.
• Adjustable simulation speed and zoom levels.
• Toggleable background and data display for enhanced visualization.
• User input handling for interaction.

Installation

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed:

• .NET 6.0 or later
• OpenTK library (OpenTK.Graphics)

Cloning the Repository

git clone https://github.com/n1k0m0/SolarSystemSimulation

Usage

Controls

• Arrow Keys: Adjust zoom and scale.
• W/S: tilt x axis
• A/S: tilt y axis
• Q/E: tilt z axis
• Page Up/Down: Change simulation speed.
• F1: Reset the simulation.
• F2: Toggle planetary data display.
• F3: Toggle background.
• F4: Toggle labels.
• Escape: Exit the simulation.

Project Structure

SolarSystemSimulation/
¦-- Program.cs               # Entry point for the simulation
¦-- SolarSystemWindow.cs     # Handles rendering and user interaction
¦-- AstronomicalBody.cs      # Defines celestial bodies and physics calculations
¦-- Textures/                # Folder containing planet textures
¦-- LICENSE                  # Licensing information
¦-- README.md                # This file

License

This project is licensed under the Apache License 2.0. See the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

• OpenTK for 3D rendering and graphics support.
• NASA/JPL for accurate planetary data.

Contributing

Pull requests and suggestions are welcome! If you find a bug or have ideas for enhancements, feel free to open an issue.