Expanding Universe
This interactive visualization demonstrates the continuous expansion of our universe. Watch as the universe expands in real-time, with measurements shown in kilometers and compared to the distance between Earth and the Sun.
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About the Visualization
This visualization uses real-time calculations to show how the universe expands over time. Each pixel represents 1 million kilometers, and the expansion rate is set to demonstrate the vast scale of cosmic distances. The comparison to the Earth-Sun distance (approximately 149.6 million kilometers) helps put these enormous distances into perspective.
Technical Details
- Real-time animation using React hooks and requestAnimationFrame
- Smooth radial gradient animation for visual effect
- Precise distance calculations and formatting
- Responsive design that maintains aspect ratio