Description
Introducing Planets FOR LINUX
Explore the universe with Planets, a captivating interactive program that allows you to play with simulations of planetary systems. Released under the GPL, Planets is available for free and runs seamlessly on Linux and Windows operating systems. The project can also be effortlessly ported to your preferred flavor of Unix, offering flexibility and accessibility.
Key Features of Planets:
- Saving and loading of universes
- Infinite undo for correcting mistakes
- Traces of planet trajectories
- Two collision modes: merges and bounces
- Kid mode for young astronomers
- Center-of-mass following for tracking planetary pairs
- Display of kinetic, potential, and total energy of the system
- Customizable gravitational constant and exponent
- Control panel for adjusting simulation options
- Zooming, panning, and centering on the mass
System Requirements:
To enjoy Planets on your device, ensure you have a working installation of Ocaml 3.08 or later, as well as Tcl/Tk version 8.3.
Limitations to Consider:
- The simulation technique provides a simple and first-order approximation
- Force-bouncing may not work for all values of the gravitational constant
- Energy conservation can be improved with the use of true bouncing
Immerse yourself in the wonders of planetary systems with Planets FOR LINUX. Download this engaging simulation software today!
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User Reviews for Planets FOR LINUX 7
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Planets FOR LINUX is a charming simulation program great for kids and adults alike. Stable and fun, with some missing features.
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Planets is a fantastic app for exploring celestial mechanics! My kids love it, and I find it engaging too!
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This app is a gem! It's simple yet fun, perfect for kids and adults alike. Highly recommend giving it a try!
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Absolutely love Planets! The interactive simulations are captivating, and the kidmode is brilliant for my little one.
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Planets exceeded my expectations! It's educational and entertaining. A great tool for sparking interest in astronomy.
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What a delightful app! Planets is both fun and educational. My children enjoy playing with it daily!
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Planets is awesome! The features are impressive, especially the collision mechanics. Perfect for learning while having fun!