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🧪 Astrolabe Rotation

This simulation explores the functionality of an astrolabe, a historical astronomical instrument used for determining latitude and telling time. It demonstrates how its rotating parts relate celestial positions to terrestrial locations.

Physics & Mechanics3DModerate60 FPS
astrolabe-rotation ↗ Open standalone
⚙ Under the hood

This simulation explores the functionality of an astrolabe, a historical astronomical instrument used for determining latitude and telling time. It demonstrates how its rotating parts relate celestial positions to terrestrial locations.

AstrolabeCelestial NavigationLatitude

3D · Three.js / WebGL renderer · 60 FPS target · runs fully client-side, no install

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