Okay, this isn't exactly 360° photography... but it's built with krpano! 😄
I wanted to share a little interactive experiment I've developed: a visualization of Einstein's time dilation.
🔗 https://www.gabrielacoca.fr/experimentations/time/index.html
The concept: 60 clocks arranged in a cylindrical panorama. Each displays a different second — past on the left, future on the right. A red cursor marks the "present" as it moves relentlessly forward.
What happens when you play with the sliders:
- Velocity: simulates traveling at a fraction of the speed of light. The closer you get to c, the slower time passes for the traveler (Lorentz effect)
- Gravity: simulates an intense gravitational field. The stronger the gravity, the slower time flows (like near a black hole)
The clocks change color and visually slow down based on these parameters. The side panel displays real-world equivalences: how much time would pass on Earth if you traveled at 90% of light speed for 10 years? (Spoiler: 23 years on Earth — you'd have a 13-year gap with your loved ones 🤯)
Technical side:
- krpano as the panoramic engine (even without an actual 360 image!)
- 60 SVG hotspots dynamically generated in JavaScript
- Lorentz and Schwarzschild formulas for calculations
- 8 languages 🇫🇷🇬🇧🇩🇪🇪🇸🇮🇹🇵🇹🇯🇵🇨🇳
It's an experimental project, a bit offbeat compared to usual virtual tour productions, but krpano can do surprising things beyond 360 photography!
Feedback welcome 🙏
