From the Google Chrome Experiments comes 100,000 Stars, a virtual tour of our Milky Way galaxy. This is one of the most awe-inspiring experiences I’ve ever had with a web browser. Go play and wonder.
>> 100,000 Stars | Chrome Experiments
Hello, World! The Whole Universe In One Photo
From the frontiers of astronomy, a galactic bird’s eye view of the universe:
Made up of more than 2.7 million images taken at four infrared wavelengths of light, the new image captures everything from nearby asteroids to distant galaxies.
I must admit, it’s easy to get turned around. I’m still looking for the little “I am here” marker.
>> Link: The Whole Universe In One Photo
US debt problem visualized: Debt stacked in 100 dollar bills
This is a brilliant information design project, and an astounding reminder of the scale of money we talk about in public finance.
>> Link: US debt problem visualized: Debt stacked in 100 dollar bills.
Banking With the Dodgers
Got this flyer in the mail yesterday. Maybe the Dodgers should try opening their own checking account? Sure seems they could use the money.
Explore the Solar System and Night Sky in 3D
SolarSystemScope presents a very cool online interface for zooming around the solar system in a beautiful 3D model. The whole experience happens right in your web browser. Check it out!
> Link: Solar System Scope | Interactive 3D model of Solar System Planets and Night Sky
World’s Most Beautiful Computer
The Spanish have been doing it for centuries–mixing cultures across time and heritage. The Alhambra, the Mosque of Cordoba, the Synagogue of Santa Maria la Blanca. Why not do it in the most modern of settings?
The Barcelona Supercomputing Center features the MareNostrum: a supercomputer housed in an old Roman Catholic church! Even if you don’t know a thing about supercomputing, you can appreciate the stunning architectural design of the place.
>> Link: WikiPedia: MareNostrum
Visual Budget – an Interactive Guide to the Federal Budget
From Information Aesthetics:
Visual Budget is a cutting-edge data-visualization web site. It explains all the complicated ins and outs of the US Federal Budget using interactive charts and motion graphics. It is a tool that lets citizens like you and me understand this important issue, armed with the latest most comprehensive facts and figures. It brings a new breadth of knowledge to our political disc
>> Link: Visual Budget – an Interactive Guide to the Federal Budget by Higher Media — Kickstarter