Solar System Simulation with OpenGL

This project simulates the solar system using OpenGL and glut library in C++. It displays planets orbiting around the sun with realistic rotations based on actual planetary data.

Features

• Realistic Planetary Orbits: Planets orbit around the sun with accurate distances and speeds derived from real data.
• Interactive Controls: Zoom in and out using keyboard controls to observe the solar system up close or from afar.
• Dynamic Lighting: Sun glow effect and dynamically adjusted lighting to enhance visual appeal.
• Starry Background: A starry background adds to the immersive experience of space.

Installation

Prerequisites

• OpenGL and glut libraries installed on your system.

Clone

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/SamaRostami/Solar-System-OpenGL.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd solar-system-opengl

Build

3. Compile the program (ensure OpenGL and glut libraries are installed):

   gcc main.c -o solar_system -lGL -lglut -lm

Run

4. Run the program:

    ./solar_system

Controls

1. Zoom In: Press + key to zoom in.
2. Zoom Out: Press - key to zoom out.
3. Exit: Press Esc or q to exit the simulation.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Contact

For any questions or feedback, feel free to contact me at [email protected].