🪐 Explore the Cosmos from Your Browser
I’m stoked to share my recent project: 3D Solar System Simulation, crafted with Three.js and accelerated with Vite! Tap into the wonders of our cosmic neighborhood through your screen—no telescopes needed.
🔗 Check out the live project below:
https://3d-solar-system-three-js.vercel.app/
📸 Gallery Snapshot
💡 Why I Built It
- To visualize planetary orbits, rotations, and atmospheres in real-time
- To flex the power of Three.js combined with modern tooling like Vite
- To experiment with interactive controls and responsive design
- To have a fun showcase for learning and collaboration
🚀 Project Highlights
- Realistic 3D models of the Sun, planets, dwarf planets, and moons
- Smooth orbit animations combined with planet rotations
- Scaled visuals for better clarity and navigation
- Full interaction via mouse: orbit, zoom, and pan
- Modern tooling with Vite for blazing-fast development
- Mobile-friendly interface with responsive scaling
🛠 Behind the Scenes
3d-Solar-System-ThreeJS/
├── public/
│ └── textures/ # Planet & celestial textures
├── src/
│ ├── main.js # Core rendering logic
│ └── additional modules... # Planet classes, UI controls, etc.
├── index.html
├── package.json
├── vite.config.js
└── README.md
⚡ Installation & Local Run
Clone and run locally:
git clone https://github.com/SoumyaEXE/3d-Solar-System-ThreeJS.git
cd 3d-solar-system-three-js
npm install
npm run dev
Then visit
http://localhost:5173
To build a production version:
npm run build
📚 What I Learned
| Skill | Takeaway |
|---|---|
| Three.js fundamentals | Scene setup, camera controls, mesh rendering |
| Animation techniques | Smooth orbits & rotations using requestAnimationFrame
|
| Performance tuning | Optimized for smoother animations with Vite |
| Responsive design | UI/UIX that works seamlessly across devices |
🌌 Join the Journey
I’d love your thoughts! Let me know:
- What features you’d like added next
- How the scaling feels on mobile
- Any performance hiccups you spotted
Don’t forget to ⭐ the repo if you enjoy the simulation — and open an issue or PR if you want to contribute!
🔗 Related Projects & Resources
- Three.js Examples — official showcase
- Three.js Documentation — API deep dive
- Vite — next-gen frontend tooling
Thanks for exploring with me!
— Soumya
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