Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around finding a specific map animation of the M87 galaxy and nearby galaxy clusters as featured in a Netflix show. Participants also explore recommendations for publicly available maps of the universe that can help illustrate the scale from Earth to galactic distances.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Technical explanation
- Conceptual clarification
Main Points Raised
- One participant seeks a specific map animation from a Netflix show that illustrates the geometry between Earth and M87.
- Another participant suggests searching on YouTube for similar content and shares a link to a solar system scale visualization.
- A different participant mentions that while an interactive map from Earth to galactic scales may be challenging to find, they recommend using Celestia, a free planetarium software, for zooming out to the Andromeda galaxy.
- They also mention the Hayden Planetarium's Digital Universe Atlas as a resource, although they note its complexity and limitations in transitioning between Earth and intergalactic scales.
- Several participants engage in clarifying the Netflix show referenced, with some suggesting improvements to the thread title for clarity.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree on the difficulty of finding specific interactive maps and resources, but there is no consensus on the best available options or the exact Netflix show being referenced.
Contextual Notes
Some limitations include the difficulty in finding specific resources and the varying usability of suggested tools, as well as the ambiguity surrounding the Netflix show title.
