- Publication date
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1993
- Topics
- Windows applications, Windows Screensavers
- Item Size
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168.4K
Galaxy is a computer program which simulates the motions of stars under the influence of gravity. You may create a field of stars to begin with, and then watch how the stars move as they are accelerated by their mutual gravitational attractions. You may vary the number of stars, their initial velocities around a central position, and the magnitude of the Gravity Constant, which determines the attractive force between every pair of stars. You may witness how the attractive forces accelerate individual stars and send them careening off into new directions. You may also witness how large groups of stars develop into interesting patterns of distribution over time. You can see in a few minutes what would require millions of years for real stars.
When two stars are simulated, a stable orbital pattern of rotation and precision will persist for a relatively long time (not forever, due to computational imprecision). When three or more stars are simulated, various orbital patterns come and go with varying degrees of persistence or stability. The three-body problem has no analytic solution and is inherently chaotic. Some semi-persistent and recurring patterns may be seen (chaotic attractors).
- Addeddate
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2015-03-19 00:26:15
- Dosbox_drive_d
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emularity_win31/win31.zip
- Emulator
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dosbox
- Emulator_ext
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zip
- Emulator_start
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d:\runapp galaxy.exe
- Identifier
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GALAXY_201503
- License
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shareware
- Scanner
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Internet Archive HTML5 Uploader 1.6.1
- Year
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1993
Another thing that really makes Galaxy enjoyable for me is how it manages to stay interesting even after playing it multiple times. Many games feel repetitive after a while, but here, the experience still feels fresh because of the small details and different ways you can approach the gameplay. As you continue playing, you naturally start improving and understanding the mechanics better, which makes everything feel more rewarding. I also appreciate the balance the game maintains—it’s not too difficult, but it’s not too easy either. You can play it casually for a short break or spend longer sessions without getting bored. That flexibility is one of the biggest reasons why I keep coming back to Galaxy. Overall, it’s the kind of game that doesn’t just entertain you for a moment, but actually gives you a consistently enjoyable experience every time you play.
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