This simulation demonstrates the concept of exoplanet transit photometry, a primary method for detecting planets outside our solar system.

When an exoplanet passes directly between its host star and an observer (like a telescope or, in this simulation, the camera), it blocks a small fraction of the star's light. This causes a temporary, periodic dip in the star's observed brightness.

The graph labeled "Simulated Light Curve" visualizes this phenomenon. As a planet transits, the bar decreases, showing the drop in apparent brightness. The depth and duration of this dip can help astronomers determine the planet's size and orbital period.

This project uses the CoRoT-2 system as inspiration and employs Three.js for 3D rendering, procedural shaders for dynamic visuals, and calculated orbits.

Creator: nthncyz

Source Code: Available on GitHub.