Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Illustris: A Simulation of the Universe

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 31, 2023 is “Illustris: A Simulation of the Universe,” a video. It is credited to Video Credit: Illustris Collaboration , NASA , PRACE , XSEDE , MIT , Harvard CfA ; Music: The Poisoned Princess ( Media Right Productions ). The original explanation runs about 219 words.

Preview frame of the video “Illustris: A Simulation of the Universe” Watch the video on the original page
Credit: Video Credit: Illustris Collaboration , NASA , PRACE , XSEDE , MIT , Harvard CfA ; Music: The Poisoned Princess ( Media Right Productions ) Shown from the original page. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“How did we get here? Click play , sit back, and watch.”

— APOD editors, December 31, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 31, 2023
Type
Video
Credit
Credit: Video Credit: Illustris Collaboration , NASA , PRACE , XSEDE , MIT , Harvard CfA ; Music: The Poisoned Princess ( Media Right Productions )
Copyright
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Explanation length
About 219 words

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