Show HN: The Universe in One Chart

Category: other

Tags: data-visualization, astrophysics, physics-education

Score: 5.0/10 (Innovation: 7, Technical: 5, Documentation: 4, Utility: 3)

This project visualizes all known objects in the universe on a single log-log chart plotting mass versus physical radius, spanning over 60 orders of magnitude in size. It's interesting because it elegantly maps fundamental physical limits like the Schwarzschild radius and Compton wavelength, revealing the forbidden regions of physics where black holes form or quantum effects dominate.

Target audience: data engineers, educators, scientists

Repository: https://saminloes.com/one-chart/

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