High-Level Project Summary
This is a game developed using ROBLOX engine mechanics and assets that shows the major differences between the development of the James Webb Space Telescope and the Hubble Space Telescope. The game details the advantages that Webb has over its predecessor, showing its true telescopic power.
Link to Final Project
Link to Project "Demo"
Detailed Project Description
The game is made in software called ROBLOX studio in order to optimize the quality of the design in the short two-day span and shows a 3D side-by-side comparison with models of the JWST and Hubble space telescope. When in the game, the player can move through different rooms to view information on both telescopes. Being a 3D player-movement-based game in a completely open environment, the experience is very immersive and should provide good insight into the power of JWST.
Space Agency Data
To make the game, information from NASA about the JWST and Hubble space telescope was used, crucial to the information panels within the game. It also guided the building of the models of the game as they are meant to show the process by which both telescopes were built.
Hackathon Journey
As a solo team, my space apps experience was stressful and challenging but also extremely fun and rewarding. I have not focused so much on a project in a long time.
References
Data about telescopes:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/STS-61
http://www.scienceclarified.com/scitech/Telescopes/Hubble.html#:~:text=The%20heart%20of%20the%20HST,of%20ultra-low%20expansion%20glass.
https://www.space.com/james-webb-space-telescope-hubble-images-comparison
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qyb5Tvou_8&t=410s
https://www.nasa.gov/content/goddard/hubble-vs-webb-on-the-shoulders-of-a-giant
https://www.science.org/do/10.5555/article.2404305/full/jwstgraphic-large.pdf
Game designing engine: https://www.roblox.com/create
Roblox models:
Ariane 5 by Pulsarnova
Space Shuttle by Pulsarnova
JWST by KAZBES
Hubble by NubSince09
Sliding Door by Vastidity
Cryo Chamber by Deathstreak76
Laser Security Door by rachjumper
Zed's tycoon kit by bkind000
Working Car by RonnieTheOOF
Waterfall Particles by 0riginalPoster
Hexagon Light by byh5g6b6
International Space Station by Pulsarnova
Mirror by smiledead542
Sign by vycort
White stairs by Totally_NotSlime
Metal Grate by vthoang
Tags
#game