Which software is used for creating simulated cosmic systems?

[rmfw]

Hey, does anyone know what software is used on the astrophysics videos made by NASA? Or similar modeling software where I can play around a bit creating solar systems and stuff like that? Thanks

 

[Chronos]

Here is one that may be appropriate at https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/my-solar-system. NASA also has one for the solar system that can be accessed at http://space.jpl.nasa.gov/faq.html. Making a movie is a bit more complicated. It typically requires numerical simulations which demand require significant computing resources.

 

[Bandersnatch]

I hear Universe Sandbox is a nice toy that might suit your needs. It was just a few dollars on Steam last time I checked.

 

[Drakkith]

I hear Universe Sandbox is a nice toy that might suit your needs. It was just a few dollars on Steam last time I checked.

I have this and I highly recommend it. It's easy to use and has a lot of interesting scenarios built in. (Like showing what would happen to Saturn's rings if Uranus or Neptune got really, really close)

 

[rmfw]

Thanks, I'v installed Universe Sandbox and it's really cool .