Galaxy Makers | Design your own Universe!
WEBGalaxy Makers is an demonstration where you are in control of the Universe. You choose what it's made of and hence how it works!
Design your own Universe! - Galaxy Makers
WEBThe amount of dark matter in your universe is key. Dark matter is what allows galaxies to form. Without it, there is not enough gravitational force on the gas to keep it from separating.
Galaxy Makers | Design your own Universe!
WEBHere is your unique pie chart for your model spiral galaxy that shows you a break down of what your galaxy is made from (by weight). Your galaxy contains lots of young stars (compared to old stars), which is typical for a spiral galaxy.
Design your own Universe! - Galaxy Makers
WEBWe focus on the same galaxy in each simulation to see how changing the physics alone makes a difference. These movies show the different galaxies as they would appear through a telescope. We have modelled the light given off by each galaxy using the ages, chemical make-up and mass of stars.
Design your own Universe! - Galaxy Makers
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Galaxy Makers | Design your own Universe!
WEBWhat is a galaxy? Our Galaxy Maker activity allows the participants to make their own holographic galaxy by following various galaxy recipes to weigh out the "components" (ingredients) of different galaxies.
Galaxy Makers | Design your own Universe!
WEBCreating Your Own. Haven't been able to make it to one of our events? Would you still like a pyramid to play our holograms? You can make your own at home with these instructions!
Design your own Universe! - Galaxy Makers
WEBPrimary Creators and Developers. Carlton Baugh; Chris Harrison; Jaime Salcido; Stuart McAlpine; Josh Borrow; Sownak Bose; Helen Johnson; Andrew Griffin; Jacob Kegerreis
Galaxy Makers | Design your own Universe!
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WEBDIY Hologram. You will need: A piece of plastic sheeting (about 0.5mm thick). You could use some left over packaging! A printer (for this template!) Scissors or preferrably a craft knife. Clear cellotape. A smartphone or tablet to play the holograms! cm.
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