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MathsMonkey
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I've been trying to locate an algorithm to model the distribution of stars in a spiral galaxy. Simple, I thought, I'll just Google it. However I quickly disappeared up my own black hole!
What I'm looking for is a simplified algorithm I can use to model n stars in a galaxy of size x (for example).
It doesn't need to be 100% accurate but allow a number of parameters to be tweaked to provide a model which I can then use with my own visualisations to display. 3rd party software is not what I need.
Anyone give me a rough idea or some better terms to be searching for?
Thanks in advance.
MM
What I'm looking for is a simplified algorithm I can use to model n stars in a galaxy of size x (for example).
It doesn't need to be 100% accurate but allow a number of parameters to be tweaked to provide a model which I can then use with my own visualisations to display. 3rd party software is not what I need.
Anyone give me a rough idea or some better terms to be searching for?
Thanks in advance.
MM