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Orbits in three dimensions
Each orbit sits on a different plane, with tilts ranging from −16° to 28°. Thin orbit paths show how the planes intersect. The angles are exaggerated so the change is easy to see.
Milo Nguyen · September 9, 2026
Planet animation.
A solar system study in hierarchy, orbital motion, and camera movement.
01 Original animation
10 seconds · 24 fps · 1920 × 1080
Polygon spheres, simple materials, and nested groups: planets rotate around the Sun while moons orbit their planets. Open video ↗
02 Modified animation
20 seconds · 24 fps · 1920 × 1080
Tilted orbital planes, independent timing, and a moving camera. Open video ↗
THREE CHANGES
From a model to a moving system.
02
A different rhythm for each planet
The planets begin at different points in their orbits. Mercury completes four turns while Pluto completes half a turn over the same 20 seconds. The changing spacing replaces the original aligned formation.
03
A visit to Saturn
The camera moves from the whole system into a close view of Saturn, tracks its motion while the moons orbit, then pulls back. Orbit guides disappear during the close-up to keep the ring and moons clear.