The Universe Rendered in ASCII

(gcdatlas.vercel.app)

3 points | by chaosmachine 12 hours ago ago

2 comments

  • jonsoft 7 hours ago ago

    The vastness of this app is only slightly less than the universe it depicts. I'm only just beginning to explore it all, with 118 objects in the atlas, 9 different tours to choose from, and a fictitious spaceship you can ride as you explore. There's even a badge/award system. The electronic music genres make the experience really atmospheric. In the Settings you can choose the detail level from bold (authentic ASCII art feel) to ultra (almost like pixels). It's like a cross between Elite and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

    An absolute must for space fans that helps grasp the scale of the universe.

  • AmazingEveryDay 11 hours ago ago

    ASCII now requires WebGL 2?

    What a world. Seriously, what is the point in "rendering in ASCII" if WebGL 2 is required?