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Globular Star Swarm 3D Explorer vs alternatives
The Globular Star Swarm 3D Explorer shows star swarm scale and census in the browser - NASA/ESA catalog pages win for full datasets; desktop N-body codes win for stellar dynamics runs.
| Option | Strength | Access | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Globular Star Swarm 3D (this page) | Star-count + diameter scrub + published table | Free, in browser | Teaching sample; not N-body dynamics |
| NASA/ESA catalog pages | Authoritative star swarm lists and papers | Free, research-oriented | No interactive teaching swarm |
| Desktop N-body codes | Stellar dynamics runs | App / install / research star swarm | Heavy setup; not a quick explorer |
Key published figures
| Figure | Value |
|---|---|
| Milky Way census | ~150 known (up to ~200 estimated) |
| Age | ~11-13 billion years |
| Diameter | ~50-450 light-years |
| Star count | ~10,000 to ~10 million |
Start with the step-by-step guide or when to use. Open the Globular Star Swarm 3D Explorer.
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