The Hong Kong team has developed a web constellation!

July 2, 2024

The Hong Kong team, who are collaborating with the Diverse Universe Project, have developed a web constellation chart, which we would like to introduce to you.

[Interactive rotating star chart]

http://hokoon.edu.hk/planisphere/

The great thing about this constellation chart is that it recreates Diverse Universe's concept of "bringing together the starry skies from all over the world, past and present!"

Using the chart switching function, you can instantly compare three types of charts: the internationally recognized names of the 88 constellation defined by the International Astronomical Union (IAU), constellation diagrams, and Chinese constellation.

Even if it's the same time and location, the state of the board can change drastically if the culture or worldview changes.

Another interesting use of this tool is that it can automatically rotate the board.

When you think about the fact that constellation you can't see in the sky you look up at today exist on the other side of the Earth through this kind of content, you may feel the different backgrounds of the many different people looking at the same starry sky.

We hope to continue to receive cooperation from the Hong Kong team in order to create a scientific response to the project.

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