Sky Map: Visible Light | Gamma-rays | Gamma-ray Diffuse
Display: Optical Constellations | Gamma-ray Constellations
Toggle: Coordinate Grid | All Artwork | Auto Rotate Constellation Labels
Welcome to NASA's gamma-ray constellations page. This interactive sky map displays the gamma-ray constellations inspired by data collected by the Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope.
Here's a quick guide on how to use the page's interactive features:
Pan
Zoom
Click and hold the left mouse button to pan around the sky.
Use the scroll wheel to zoom in and out.
Clicking on constellations will display their artwork.
Clicking on the artwork label will link to additional information.
Use the controls at the bottom left to toggle interactive features.
Use the controls at the bottom right to find additional help information.
Data Sources:
Credits:
Software:
- Built using WebGL - A JavaScript API for rendering interactive 3D graphics
- Three.js r98 - JavaScript 3D library for WebGL
- TweenJS - JavaScript tweening engine
- JQuery 1.9.1 - JavaScript scripting library
Sky Map Options:
- Visible Light - The night sky as seen by the human eye.
- Gamma-rays - The night sky as seen in the most energetic form of light.
- Gamma-ray Catalog - The diffuse gamma-ray glow due to gas in our galaxy overlayed with cataloged gamma-ray point sources.
Display Options:
Toggle Options:
- Coordinate Grid - Show/hide the coordinate grid overlay.
- All Artwork - Artwork inspired by the Fermi gamma-ray constellations.
- Auto Rotate - Set the sky in rotation.
Gamma-ray Catalog Legend:
Sources within the Milky Way galaxy
Sources beyond the Milky Way galaxy
Unknown sources
