Interstellar Interstellar spaceship simulator spaceship simulator

for astronomical for astronomical education education

and communications and communications 2007 Jul. 152007 Jul. 15

Tomonori NomotoTomonori Nomoto

Interactive simulation of Interactive simulation of the interstellar space the interstellar space

journeysjourneysHipparcos and Tycho catalogue, 1997Hipparcos and Tycho catalogue, 1997

enabled 3D simulation outside of solar system,enabled 3D simulation outside of solar system,Mitaka, Partiview, StarStrider, Celestia,… etc.Mitaka, Partiview, StarStrider, Celestia,… etc.

HippLinerHippLiner… 2001… 2001Originally, Originally, Constellation line drawing software Constellation line drawing software

for solar system simulator.for solar system simulator.

Currently, Currently, HippLiner is an Interstellar spaceship simulatorHippLiner is an Interstellar spaceship simulator Interstellar jouney in the Science Live Show “ Interstellar jouney in the Science Live Show “ UNIVERSE UNIVERSE

”” Free software. Not commercial software.Free software. Not commercial software.

HippLiner … HippLiner … Interstellar spaceship simuInterstellar spaceship simulatorlator

Scientific data included:Scientific data included: Stars near the Sun … 117954 starsStars near the Sun … 117954 stars

The Hipparcos and Tycho Catalogues, ESA SP-1200, 199The Hipparcos and Tycho Catalogues, ESA SP-1200, 1997.7.

The Hipparcos input catalogue, ESA SP-1136, 1992. The Hipparcos input catalogue, ESA SP-1136, 1992. (radial v(radial velocity)elocity)

Open clusters … 601 clustersOpen clusters … 601 clustersNew Catalog of Optically Visible Open Clusters and CandidNew Catalog of Optically Visible Open Clusters and Candid

ates, Dias ates, Dias et alet al, 2002., 2002. Galaxies … 2365 galaxiesGalaxies … 2365 galaxies

Nearby Galaxies Catalogue, Tully, 1988.Nearby Galaxies Catalogue, Tully, 1988.

Special Features:Special Features: 3D stereoscopic view is possible for liveshows.3D stereoscopic view is possible for liveshows. 3D Constellation line writing function 3D Constellation line writing function enables drenables dr

awing your original constellations.awing your original constellations. Proper motion simulation under approximation of linear motion.Proper motion simulation under approximation of linear motion.

The Hipparcos and Tycho Catalogues, 1The Hipparcos and Tycho Catalogues, 1997997

The Hipparcos input catalogue, 1992The Hipparcos input catalogue, 1992

3D interstellar journey.3D interstellar journey. Sky-view observed from outside of the Sky-view observed from outside of the

sun.sun.

Scientific DataScientific DataRight AscensioRight AscensionnDeclinationDeclinationParallaxParallaxMagnitudeMagnitudeB-V color indexB-V color indexRadial VelocityRadial VelocityProper MotionProper Motion

117954 stars117954 stars

New Catalog of Optically New Catalog of Optically Visible Open Clusters and Visible Open Clusters and

Candidates, 2002Candidates, 2002 Nearby Galaxies Catalogue, Nearby Galaxies Catalogue,

19881988

Position of the open clusters or galaxies are also observable.Position of the open clusters or galaxies are also observable.

601 clusters601 clusters 2365 galaxies2365 galaxies

3D Constellation drawing3D Constellation drawingConstellation drawing Constellation drawing

88 constellations of IAU88 constellations of IAUChinese constellationsChinese constellationsYour original constellations or linesYour original constellations or lines

Proper motion Proper motion approximationapproximation

3D simulation of proper motions under an 3D simulation of proper motions under an approximation of linear motion for 15672 stars approximation of linear motion for 15672 stars with proper motions and radial velocities.with proper motions and radial velocities.

Recent improvements of HippLiner…Recent improvements of HippLiner…Actually, currently working and almost finished.Actually, currently working and almost finished.

Star colorStar colorUsing black body Using black body

radiation and CIE radiation and CIE XYZ color XYZ color matching functionsmatching functions

Relativity theory Relativity theory effecteffectDoppler shift Doppler shift AberrationAberrationProper timeProper time

Originally 0th magnitude .

Data needed for future planData needed for future planInfrared, radio wave data of the space is needInfrared, radio wave data of the space is need

ed.ed. For 60 second journey to αFor 60 second journey to αCentaurCentaur, 99.999, 99.999

99999999% of light speed is required99999999% of light speed is required With high speed, stars become darker.With high speed, stars become darker.

Point light source with originally 0th magnitude (V) for each temperature.

In science live show,In science live show, “ “ UNIVERSE UNIVERSE ””

In the section of Interstellar CruisingIn the section of Interstellar Cruisinge.g.e.g. Nightview from Nightview from ααCentaur, or other starsCentaur, or other stars

Sirius and Sirius and Betelgeuse becomes very closeBetelgeuse becomes very close

In science live show,In science live show, “ “ UNIVERSE UNIVERSE ””

In the section of Interstellar CruisingIn the section of Interstellar Cruisinge.g.e.g. Nightview from Nightview from ααCentaur, or other starsCentaur, or other stars

Sirius and Sirius and Betelgeuse becomes very closeBetelgeuse becomes very close

TanabataTanabata(( 七夕七夕 ):): long distance of love long distance of loversrs

A Chinese legend says…A Chinese legend says…

Separated cowherd (Altair) and weaving princess Separated cowherd (Altair) and weaving princess (Vega) meet through a bridge of magpies over (Vega) meet through a bridge of magpies over milky way once in a year on Jul. 7th.milky way once in a year on Jul. 7th.

TanabataTanabata(( 七夕七夕 ):): long distance of love long distance of loversrs

A Chinese legend says…A Chinese legend says…

Separated cowherd (Altair) and weaving princess Separated cowherd (Altair) and weaving princess (Vega) meet through a bridge of magpies over (Vega) meet through a bridge of magpies over milky way once in a year on Jul. 7th.milky way once in a year on Jul. 7th.

Magpies comes from quite far place!!Magpies comes from quite far place!!

SummarySummary HippLinerHippLiner is a interstellar spaceship simulator includ is a interstellar spaceship simulator includ

ing,ing, 117954 stars from Hipparcos cataloge117954 stars from Hipparcos cataloge 601 Open clusters 601 Open clusters 2365 Galaxies2365 Galaxies 3D Constellation drawing function.3D Constellation drawing function. Simulations of 3D proper motionSimulations of 3D proper motion Function of Simulating relativity theory effect including dopFunction of Simulating relativity theory effect including dop

pler shift, aberration and proper time as a real spaceship pler shift, aberration and proper time as a real spaceship simulator is to be released near future.simulator is to be released near future.

HippLinerHippLiner is a free software. You can download from is a free software. You can download fromhttp://T.NOMOTO.org/HippLiner/index-e.htmlhttp://T.NOMOTO.org/HippLiner/index-e.html

I am happy if you get some inspiration or ideas for teaching or exhI am happy if you get some inspiration or ideas for teaching or exhibitions by using HippLiner.ibitions by using HippLiner.

AcknowledgementAcknowledgementUsage of the live show and basic ideasUsage of the live show and basic ideas Dr. Toshihiro HandaDr. Toshihiro Handa Dr. Toshikazu EbisuzakiDr. Toshikazu Ebisuzaki members of members of Team ChimonsTeam Chimons

Extension applicationExtension application Mr. Kuniaki KoikeMr. Kuniaki Koike

Drawing IAU and Chinese ConstellationsDrawing IAU and Chinese ConstellationsMs. Sachiko Onodera, Mr. Kuniaki Koike, Ms. Sachiko Onodera, Mr. Kuniaki Koike, Mr. Kyo Matsuura, Mr. Seiichiro Naitoh, Mr. Kyo Matsuura, Mr. Seiichiro Naitoh, Ms. Akiko Nakano, and Mr. Yasuhide YodoMs. Akiko Nakano, and Mr. Yasuhide Yodo