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Earthview is a fantastic piece of code that allows us to transition from an Aviation Sim towards a Space Sim | [https://www.flightgear.org/tours/the-grand-view/ Earthview], FlightGear's orbital renderer, is a fantastic piece of code that allows us to transition from an Aviation Sim towards a Space Sim. | ||
You can try out the [https://www.flightgear.org/tours/an-experience-like-no-other/ Space Shuttle] ([[:en:Space_Shuttle|wiki]]), strap in for an unforgettable ride aboard the [https://www.flightgear.org/tours/what-would-it-be-like-to-fly-a-rocket-into-space/ Vostok] [[:en:Vostok-1|(wiki]]), or take a suborbital cruise aboard the [http://www.flightgear.org/tours/pushing-the-boundaries-the-x-15-story/ X-15]. The [http://UFO_from_the_%27White_Project%27_of_the_UNESCO UFO] can do quick visits. Supersonic jets with light load-outs can also fly parabolas whose peaks of 17km+ rise above much of the atmosphere and up into the stratosphere. | |||
Already developed for some years now, EarthView had a nice upgrade this year. More information is available on the [[:en:Earthview|Earthview wiki]], or the forum thread [https://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=87&t=15754&start=405 Earthview FG forum] | |||
Some shots below | Amongst others: better normal maps (for depth perception), bugs fixed, up to 16K textures depending on the season: [https://curl.irmp.ucl.ac.be/~chris/upload/fg/earthview/ Earthview world and clouds tiles] - James has requested a bit more info/text for a post - see [https://sourceforge.net/p/flightgear/mailman/message/37245876/ mailing list], maybe some text to go with the screenshots about what is visible will help. | ||
Some shots below from this dream-catcher tool: | |||
[[http://wiki.flightgear.org/File:Black_knight_UFO_Shuttle_sunset.jpg Sunset and diffraction ]] | [[http://wiki.flightgear.org/File:Black_knight_UFO_Shuttle_sunset.jpg Sunset and diffraction ]] | ||
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[[http://wiki.flightgear.org/File:External_Tank_on_Orbit.jpg Lonely External Tank]] | [[http://wiki.flightgear.org/File:External_Tank_on_Orbit.jpg Lonely External Tank]] | ||
[[http://wiki.flightgear.org/File:Orbital_ops_bay_opened_earthview.jpg Ready for Orbital Operations Commander]] | [[http://wiki.flightgear.org/File:Orbital_ops_bay_opened_earthview.jpg Ready for Orbital Operations Commander]] | ||