What is the Planet Simulation Addon?

The planet-simulation-addon allows you to make physically accurate simulations using as many planets as your CPU can handle. Move them around freely and set up all your planets initial velocities. With the click of a button all the planets come to life and attract each other.

Whats the purpose of this addon?

Imagine you followed a great planet texture tutorial on Youtube and now have to present a boring lifeless shot of this gorgeous planet. Or if you are just interested in finding fun patterns in the chaotic nature of gravity. Play around and search for stable orbits!

How does it work?

The addon uses newtonian physics and updates all planets position using numerical integration. The output is stored as simple animation data in the planet. We highly recommend watching the demo video!

Installation instructions are in the FAQ-section.

What can I influence in my simulations?

You can change:

• How many planets
• Mass
• Initial velocity
• Density (by scaling your planet and keeping the masss the same)
• Step / accuracy of the simulation
• Strength of gravity
• Duration of the simulation

What can it not do?

This addon has nothing to do with textures or models. It only provides the animation data. You can parent your own planets or whatever funny objects to the "planet" icospheres and give them materials to your hearts content.

It also does not do your taxes sadly...