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Geocentric vs Heliocentric 3D Explorer vs alternatives
The Geocentric vs Heliocentric 3D Explorer toggles the Ptolemaic and Copernican MODELS of the same real Earth/Mars orbits - textbook diagrams win for a fixed printed reference; planetarium apps win for the full night sky.
| Option | Strength | Access | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geocentric vs Heliocentric 3D (this page) | Toggles Ptolemaic/Copernican models, live retrograde readout | Free, in browser | Circular orbits, not true elliptical Kepler paths |
| Retrograde Motion 3D sibling | Shows the optical effect from Earth's viewpoint | Free web | Does not contrast the two historical models |
| Textbook diagram | Fixed printed reference | Print / license | No toggle, no day slider, no live readout |
| Planetarium app | Full night-sky simulation | Free / paid app | General-purpose, not focused on the model contrast |
Start with the step-by-step guide or when to use. Open the Geocentric vs Heliocentric 3D Explorer.
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