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Interactive 3D Atmospheric Simulator

3D Exoplanetary Atmosphere Engine

Interact with procedural 3D planetary atmospheres, adjust day-night illumination terminators, and inspect chemical molecular spectral fingerprints.

Interactive 3D Planetary Atmosphere Engine

Exoplanetary Archetype Atmospheric Visualizer

Simulate 3D rotating planetary atmospheres, Rayleigh scattering halos, day-night terminators, and chemical compositions.

Sub-Neptune / Water WorldHycean Ocean PlanetBenchmark: K2-18b
Rotation Velocity1.0x
Day/Night Terminator50%
Atmospheric Haze60%

Atmospheric Spectroscopy Profile

A vast global liquid water ocean underneath a thick, hydrogen-rich atmosphere. JWST detected methane and carbon dioxide with potential prebiotic sulfur signatures.

Equilibrium Temp255 K (-18 °C)
Surface Pressure10 - 100 bar
Earth Similarity / Hab0.73 (Candidate)
Planetary Radius2.61 R⊕
Detected Molecular Atmospheric Species:
H₂ (85%)He (12%)CH₄ (1.5%)CO₂ (0.5%)H₂O vapor