Map of the Universe: Scroll through a map of the observable universe, galaxy by galaxy. The True Size Of: Drag countries around the map to see their true size.
| Map of the Universe | The True Size Of | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Space, Planets & Sky Maps | Map Curiosities & Data Experiments |
| Coverage | Observable universe | Worldwide |
| Updates | Static archive | Static archive |
| Data source | Sloan Digital Sky Survey | Country boundaries |
| Made by | Johns Hopkins University | James Talmage and Damon Maneice |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Works well on phones |
| 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 The True Size Of
- Drag any country across the map
- See distortion of the Mercator projection
- Compare several countries
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.