Explore the Cosmos Like Never Before
Cosmic Explorer is an interactive web application that brings the universe to your fingertips. Discover planets and stars through immersive visualizations powered by NASA's astronomical data.
All data is sourced from NASA's API and has been preprocessed for optimal visualization.
Comprehensive Data
Visualizing 11 planets in our solar system and 610 stars from NASA's exoplanet archive.
3D Solar System
Interactive model with accurate planetary scales and physical characteristics.
Data Visualizations
Interactive D3.js charts comparing stellar and planetary characteristics.
Growing Dataset
Our team is actively working to add more engaging graphs and data fields.
Interactive Visualization Panels
Solar System Explorer
Explore our planetary neighborhood with detailed information about each celestial body:
- Planet Name
- Radius (km)
- Density (g/cm³)
- Mass (kg)
- Gravity (km³/s²)
- Mean Temperature (K)
- Albedo
Interactive features include size comparison with Earth and calculating how much a person would weigh on each planet.
Explore Solar System Model
Star Database
Discover detailed information about stars and their planetary systems:
- Planet Name
- Host Star
- Spectral Type
- Orbital Period (days)
- Radius (Earth radii)
- Mass (Earth masses)
- Distance to Star (light-years)
- Equilibrium Temperature (K)
- Star Effective Temperature (K)
- Star Mass (Solar masses)
Interactive D3.js visualizations include temperature comparison with the Sun, hottest/coldest star identification, and size comparisons with Earth and Sun.
Explore Star Model
Our Astronomical Data
Cosmic Explorer utilizes carefully curated data from NASA's API to provide accurate information about celestial objects: