Map of the Universe: Scroll through a map of the observable universe, galaxy by galaxy. Map Projection Transitions: Watch the world morph smoothly between dozens of map projections.
| Map of the Universe | Map Projection Transitions | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Space, Planets & Sky Maps | Map Curiosities & Data Experiments |
| Coverage | Observable universe | Worldwide |
| Updates | Static archive | Static archive |
| Data source | Sloan Digital Sky Survey | Projection mathematics |
| Made by | Johns Hopkins University | Jason Davies |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Best on a computer |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with Map of the Universe
- Galaxies from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey
- Scroll from nearby to the edge of the universe
- Explanations along the way
What you can do with Map Projection Transitions
- Smooth animation between projections
- Dozens of projections
- Drag to rotate
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.