Scale of the universe animation

In summary, the conversation is about an amazing animation that showcases the scale of the universe. The animation is interactive and includes familiar objects for scale. The conversation also mentions other similar animations and the link to view the animation. One person mentions that they are almost 25 and still get goosebumps from watching these types of documentaries. Another person fixes the broken link to the animation.
  • #1
Ryan_m_b
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An absolutely amazing animation:
[strike]http://images.4channel.org/f/src/589217_scale_of_universe_enhanced.swf [Broken][/strike] Link broken
http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/589217
 
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  • #2
Ryan_m_b said:
An absolutely amazing animation:
http://images.4channel.org/f/src/589217_scale_of_universe_enhanced.swf [Broken]
Very nice!
 
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  • #3
That's pretty cool! Good find Ryan_m_b
 
  • #4
nitsuj said:
That's pretty cool! Good find Ryan_m_b
Cheers :smile: the 1st version when it came out last year became my favourite thing on the internet for ages lol. Whenever I was with a group of people and the situation turned into a bit of a youtube party I would bring it out. Now I've got a new thing to show!
 
  • #5
Thank you for this.
 
  • #6
Nice.
What to they mean by "Total Human Height" ? It appears in after you zoom out a little from the scale of sun.
 
  • #7
I_am_learning said:
Nice.
What to they mean by "Total Human Height" ? It appears in after you zoom out a little from the scale of sun.
I saw that too. I'm guessing that means the height of all 7 billion of us which off the top of my head would work out to 14 million kilometres or 45 light seconds.
 
  • #8
This animation was so cool!
 
  • #9
Hmmm, somewhere it says "Some neutrinos go faster than light". That's a very dangerous thing to say right now. I would prefer if they didn't mention it...
 
  • #10
I_am_learning said:
Nice.
What to they mean by "Total Human Height" ? It appears in after you zoom out a little from the scale of sun.
Click on the objects to get information about them.
 
  • #11
Two thumbs up Ryan. I have another one similar, but with real images, I will see if I can find and post it.

Rhody... :cool:
 
  • #12
That is awesome!
rhody said:
Two thumbs up Ryan. I have another one similar, but with real images, I will see if I can find and post it.

Rhody... :cool:

Yes. Cosmic Zoom. We watched it back in school. Very cool.


I like the additional elements this one brings to the table - the familiar objects for scale, and the interactivity.
 
  • #13
DaveC426913 said:
That is awesome!


Yes. Cosmic Zoom. We watched it back in school. Very cool.


I like the additional elements this one brings to the table - the familiar objects for scale, and the interactivity.

I looked it up, what I saw was newer, a year or two ago tops, I liked how you could scale ryan's animation, here is another one I found, a youtube video.



Rhody...
 
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http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/5028/powersoftwo2.png [Broken]
 
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  • #15
Ryan_m_b said:
An absolutely amazing animation:
http://images.4channel.org/f/src/589217_scale_of_universe_enhanced.swf [Broken]
When I clicked on your link I just got the main page of 4channel with no obvious link to the animation.

Here's a couple more:




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Er7tKurvBW0&feature=related
 
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  • #16
micromass said:
This animation was so cool!

What he said :)
 
  • #17
I lold hard at Russel's Teapot! Nice "touch"...

I still get... goosebumps by watching these and other documentaries and I'm almost turning 25. Does that make me immature? :P
 
  • #18
Constantinos said:
I still get... goosebumps by watching these and other documentaries and I'm almost turning 25. Does that make me immature? :P
Not at all :smile: that shows a sign of aesthetic appreciation.

If you were to start bragging about where certain body parts or people's mama's would fit now that would be immature :tongue2:
 
  • #19
Ryan_m_b said:
An absolutely amazing animation:
http://images.4channel.org/f/src/589217_scale_of_universe_enhanced.swf [Broken]

Very cool! :!)
 
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  • #20
Ryan_m_b said:
An absolutely amazing animation:
http://images.4channel.org/f/src/589217_scale_of_universe_enhanced.swf [Broken]

Ryan,

I just went back to watch it again, it is gone ! :grumpy: No... Is it repairable ?

Rhody...
 
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  • #21
rhody said:
Ryan,

I just went back to watch it again, it is gone ! :grumpy: No... Is it repairable ?

Rhody...
Done :wink: check the OP again.
 
  • #22
It's also at http://scaleofuniverse.com

both the links don't have as big of apps, i think they are too small. it should fill the screen.
 

1. What is the scale of the universe animation?

The scale of the universe animation is a visual representation of the size and distance of objects in our universe, from the smallest subatomic particles to the largest known structures.

2. How is the scale of the universe animation created?

The animation is created using scientific data and models, as well as artistic interpretations. It typically starts at the smallest known unit of measurement and zooms out to the largest known structure, showing the relative sizes and distances between objects.

3. Why is the scale of the universe animation important?

The animation provides a sense of perspective and helps us understand the vastness of our universe. It also highlights the interconnectedness and relationships between objects in the universe.

4. Can the scale of the universe animation be used for educational purposes?

Yes, the animation is often used in educational settings to help students better understand concepts such as size, scale, and distance in the universe. It can also spark curiosity and interest in scientific exploration.

5. Is the scale of the universe animation accurate?

The animation is based on scientific data and models, but it is important to keep in mind that the universe is constantly expanding and our understanding of it is constantly evolving. Therefore, the animation may not be 100% accurate, but it provides a general representation of the scale of our universe.

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