Galaxy Cartographer

Welcome to Galaxy Cartographer

⚙️ Controls & Settings

  • Galaxy Settings:

    Use the form inputs (Seed, Star Count, Spiral Arms, Spread, Twist) on the left to customize your galaxy. Once you’ve set them, click New Galaxy to regenerate.

  • Show Star Catalog:

    Toggle the table of all stars with the SHOW STAR CATALOG button.

  • Show Planet Data:

    After selecting a star, click SHOW PLANET DATA to view its planets; click again to hide.

  • Show System Map:

    After selecting a star, click SHOW SYSTEM MAP to see its planetary orbits in a separate view; click again to hide.

  • Export:

    Use EXPORT CSV or EXPORT XLSX to download all star & planet data (and your current settings sheet in the XLSX).

🗺️ Map Navigation Instructions

    Move the Map: Use the arrow keys ( ) on your keyboard to pan the map left, up, down, and right.

    Zoom In / Out: Press the + key to zoom in and the key to zoom out.

    Center the Map: Click anywhere on the map to center the view on that location, or use the Center Map button to reset.