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Rogue Star
http://janus.astro.umd.edu/orbits/nbdy/rstar.html
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This program calculates and depicts the effects of a rogue star coming through our solar system. Users adjust the date, the rogue star's mass, approach distance in astronomical units (AU) and flyby speed to run an animation of what would happen to the planets under the specified conditions.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Middle (6-8)
  • High (9-12)
  • College (13-14)
Type of resource:
  • Visual:
    • Visualization - scientific
  • Tools:
    • Calculation / Conversion
Subject:
  • Space science
Technical requirements:
Java
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
Copyright and Other Restrictions Information is Unknown.
DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-002-657
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Author: Dr Douglas P. Hamilton
University of Maryland