Browser-Based Cosmic Compass Shows Real-Time Planetary Positions
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Sen Lin
More crust than filling. Mostly air.
Summary
A browser-based cosmic compass tool that displays real-time positions of solar system planets from the user's specific location and time. The tool uses device sensors to provide a precise 3D directional arrow in real-time, operating locally without installation or accounts. Users can open it in their browser and physically turn to see planetary alignments around them.
Key quotes
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It uses your device's sensors to guide a precise 3D arrow in real time, all locally and without installation or accounts.
Open it in your browser, turn around, and see how the planets align around you.
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