Rings (disks) around stars?
Rings (disks) around stars?
Is it possible to have rings (disks) around stars in Celestia?
If it is possible, how can it be achieved?
As I know rings can only be used with planets and moons...
If it is possible, how can it be achieved?
As I know rings can only be used with planets and moons...
Well, even if disks around stars aren't illuminated by the star, in Celestia, you still could make great looking disks with sprites, that feel very natural.
Just to show off what you can do in Celestia, here are a couple of models I did, several years ago.
Many of these models are still available on the forum, while some have a broken link (do a search).
In random order :
Just to show off what you can do in Celestia, here are a couple of models I did, several years ago.
Many of these models are still available on the forum, while some have a broken link (do a search).
In random order :
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Since I'm restricted to only 5 pictures per post, here five more views :
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And 5 others :
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All these models were made using a mathematical software (Mathematica, Maple, etc...) to generate the random coordinates of all the sprites.
Here's an example for you to play with. A disk around Fomalhaut :
(3 MB zip file)
This is an old model made from a combination of two parts : a weak sprites model, and a texture on a smooth mesh. The effect is pretty from some angles, but not that convincing as seen from inside the disk. You can use the parts to make your own version around other stars, if you wish.
Have fun !
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All these models were made using a mathematical software (Mathematica, Maple, etc...) to generate the random coordinates of all the sprites.
Here's an example for you to play with. A disk around Fomalhaut :
(3 MB zip file)
This is an old model made from a combination of two parts : a weak sprites model, and a texture on a smooth mesh. The effect is pretty from some angles, but not that convincing as seen from inside the disk. You can use the parts to make your own version around other stars, if you wish.
Have fun !
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Here, just for your pleasure, I publish these old disk models, around HIP 114189/HR 8799, HR 4796 A and Vega :
(2.2 MB zip file)
Do wathever you want with their parts. It's free for Celestia users.
EDIT : And while I'm at it, why not this other small addon :
(12.9 MB zip file)
(2.2 MB zip file)
Do wathever you want with their parts. It's free for Celestia users.
EDIT : And while I'm at it, why not this other small addon :
(12.9 MB zip file)
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Diigg, you need to go to the star's location to see the addons !
Look into the stc file (using a text editor) to identify the star you want to visit, and type its name into Celestia's console.
For example, type "Fomalhaut" or "HD 141569" in Celestia, and view them.
Look into the stc file (using a text editor) to identify the star you want to visit, and type its name into Celestia's console.
For example, type "Fomalhaut" or "HD 141569" in Celestia, and view them.
"Well! I've often seen a cat without a grin", thought Alice; "but a grin without a cat! It's the most curious thing I ever saw in all my life!"