Interactive Simulations
Explore exoplanet phenomena through interactive visualizations
Transit Method Visualization
Watch how a planet passing in front of its star causes a dip in brightness. Adjust the planet size and orbital speed to see how it affects the light curve.
As the planet transits across the star, it blocks a portion of the star's light, creating a characteristic dip in the light curve. Larger planets create deeper transits, while the transit duration depends on the planet's orbital speed and size.
Planetary Orbit Simulator
Visualize how planets orbit their host stars. Experiment with different orbital parameters like eccentricity and semi-major axis.
Planets follow elliptical orbits with the star at one focus. Higher eccentricity creates more elongated orbits, causing the planet to move faster when closer to the star (Kepler's laws).
Habitable Zone Calculator
Calculate the habitable zone for different types of stars. See where liquid water could exist on a planet's surface.
The habitable zone is the region around a star where liquid water could exist on a planet's surface. More luminous stars have wider habitable zones located farther from the star, while dimmer stars have narrower zones closer in.