Map of the Universe: Scroll through a map of the observable universe, galaxy by galaxy. shipmap.org: Animated map of a year of global shipping movements.
| Map of the Universe | shipmap.org | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Space, Planets & Sky Maps | Transport & Transit Maps |
| Coverage | Observable universe | Worldwide |
| Updates | Static archive | Static archive |
| Data source | Sloan Digital Sky Survey | AIS data for 2012 |
| Made by | Johns Hopkins University | Kiln and UCL Energy Institute |
| 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 shipmap.org
- Animated global ship movements
- Filter by ship type
- Emissions counter
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.