A celestial map renderer based on 3D graphics system

Young Chun Kwon, Nakhoon Baek

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Abstract

It is not so easy for amateur astronomers or ordinary persons to find a specific celestial body on the night sky. We represent a celestial map rendering program which reproduces the night sky at the specific time and location. With the OpenGL-based full 3D-graphics features, our system brings a sense of spatial realism. For the more accurate celestial map rendering, we referred to a set of star catalogues including Messier list, Yale Catalog of Bright Stars, and others. Since it is developed on typical PC's, our system can provide accurate celestial maps in an interactive manner, without any special equipment.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2013 International Conference on IT Convergence and Security, ICITCS 2013
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
Event2013 3rd International Conference on IT Convergence and Security, ICITCS 2013 - Macau, China
Duration: 16 Dec 201318 Dec 2013

Publication series

Name2013 International Conference on IT Convergence and Security, ICITCS 2013

Conference

Conference2013 3rd International Conference on IT Convergence and Security, ICITCS 2013
Country/TerritoryChina
CityMacau
Period16/12/1318/12/13

Keywords

  • 3D simulator
  • Celestial map
  • Night sky

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