Solar System

This project is a simple web application that visualizes the Solar System using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. It displays the Sun, planets, and some of their moons in a dynamic and interactive way.

Features

• Displays the Sun, planets, and some moons
• Planets and moons are animated, orbiting around their respective centers
• Planets can be clicked to highlight their orbit
• Resizes and repositions elements on window resize
• Background stars with twinkling effect

Files

• app.js: The main JavaScript file containing the logic for creating and animating the solar system elements
• index.html: The HTML file providing the structure for the solar system visualization
• styles.css: The CSS file containing styles for the solar system elements and animations

Usage

1. Clone the repository or download the source files.
2. Open the index.html file in your web browser.

Code Overview

• getPlanetData(): Returns an array of objects containing information about planets and their moons.
• createSun(), createPlanet(), createMoons(): Functions for creating DOM elements for the Sun, planets, and moons.
• spawnStars(): Generates background stars with random sizes and positions.
• calculateScalingFactor(), positionElement(): Functions for calculating the scaling factor and positioning elements.
• applyScalingAndReposition(): Adjusts the positions and scales of planets, moons, and stars based on the current window size.
• throttle(): Throttles a function, ensuring it's only called once every specified time interval.
• handlePlanetClick(), checkPlanetsOffScreen(), scheduleCheck(): Event handlers for click events and checking if planets are off-screen.