#BlueMarble
In #BlueMarble, players you can adjust the factors like the distance from our planet to the sun and the brightness of the star we orbit, then observe the effects on average global temperature using a real climate model. For example, if you were to replace our sun with the nearby star Sirius, you might find the weather to be uncomfortable at 705°F (374°C). However, if you were to also change the position of the Earth such that it orbited at the same distance as Jupiter, this would bring the average global temperature down to a relatively comfortable 51°F (10.5°C).
As you experiment with different combinations, you can observe visual changes to the surface of the Earth as it shifts from a frozen ball of ice to a desert wasteland and everything in between. When you discover new potentially habitable combinations, you also unlock educational facts about stars featured in the game, including how to find some of them in the night sky.
#BlueMarble began as an entry in the SXSW Austin Education Game Jam, organized by Skillpoint Alliance and Globaloria. The game's title refers to a photograph of Earth taken by Apollo 17 astronauts en route to the moon approximately 28,000 miles away. From this distance, Earth was the size and had the appearance of a tiny, blue marble.-=FEATURES=-
• Teaches players about habitable zones
• Uses a real climate model to determine Earth's average temperature
• Scorch or freeze Earth as you attempt to discover new habitable combinations
• Unlock cool facts about nearby stars
-=FAQs=-Q: May I use Celsius units instead of Fahrenheit?A: Yes! Upon launch the game attempts to determine your preferred units. You can also change units at any time from the in-game settings menu.
About Tekton Industries, LLC
Tekton is an ancient Greek term for artisan or craftsman, used particularly for carpenters. These were skilled laborers who strove to elevate their trade to an art-form. At Tekton Industries, we work with pixels and code instead of wood and nails, but our purpose remains the same. Tekton Industries is the brainchild of Casey Donnellan, who previously worked on the well-received mobile game Age of Booty: Tactics and id Software's upcoming DOOM reboot. In addition to running Tekton Industries, Casey is also lead programmer on Rooster Teeth's upcoming game, RWBY: Grimm Eclipse. Casey holds a master's degree from SMU Guildhall.
Category : Educational
Reviews (29)
This does a great job of showcasing habitable zones around various stars. What it could use is a little write-up (or better, cut scene) explaining the Goldilocks zone as it relates to luminosity, as well as what factors affect energy retention. Perhaps even showing some of the equations used (at least the simple ones). But it's a great app, and I can't wait to see what else these guys come up with!
To be honest it made me think of so many different places there could be life right now and just like us are playing this games and thinking there but they (we have no idea) I WANT TO SE MORE PLEASE
Good app. Only problem is that I found enough too quickly. In the next update can you make more please.
Well done bro that was a deadly little app :) so beautiful nice touch on the music as well :) was so relaxing and an hour flew by before I knew it :) keep up the good work :)
Fun little game, does what it says on the tin.
Very interesting and fun, thanks for providing a means for procrastination :D
It's definately visually stunning and fun to work out new combinations. It's interesting to see where our planet could fit comfortably in the known universe
My son and I had soo much fun checking about each star and how the Temps can change. Very educational indeed! We need more apps like these!
Fun app please make more stars and more planets, and make an option to stop the earth rotating
Could use a visual representation of habitable combinations already located, however.
Simple, Complex Planetary creation. 4 yr olds love it
I downloaded this app because imgur told me to. It better be worth it.
Good job! It's fun for 5 minutes. More content would make it playable for longer.
This game makes me happy I am able to live right where I am
An app that makes you think and wonder about the possibilities of other life
More like this please!!
I came from imgur. I was not disappointed. Thank you!
And thank imgur for the suggestion
Evocative and Enlightening. Exquisite taste. Thank You and more please.
Not bad for about 5 minutes. Calling it a game is a stretch.
Astronomy enthusiasts will love this !
It's a good game.
Really effective visual tool.
Good science, interesting gameplay!
Hope there will be more stars in the future.
Interesting, good work. Found this on imgur. Thanks!
Very informative.
Fun and educational
A great way to kill half an hour, I wish there was more to it though, like being able to set my own distances and star sizes and to switch out planets, like replace Earth with Uranus. It would be nice if you could mention what would happen to different types of planets in different temperature extremes. Also, aliens. We need more aliens.