Solar System Simulator (SFML)

An interactive Solar System simulator developed in C++ using the SFML library. The project features dynamic planetary orbit visualization with an advanced camera system.

🚀 Key Features

• Dynamic Camera: Click on a planet to follow it and automatically zoom in.
• Interactive HUD: A toggleable help panel ("?" button) that displays commands without obstructing the view.
• Dual-View System: The UI remains fixed while the deep space can be explored and zoomed freely.
• Time Management: Pause or adjust the simulation speed in real-time.
• Astronomical Details: Includes major planets with relative sizes and orbital speeds, plus the Moon with conditional visibility.
• Visual Trails: Smooth planetary trails to visualize orbital paths.

🎮 Controls

• Left Click: Select a planet to follow / Toggle the "?" help button.
• Space: Pause/Resume the simulation.
• Right Arrow: Increase time speed.
• Left Arrow: Decrease time speed.
• Backspace: Reset the camera (return to system overview).
• Esc: Exit the application.

🛠 Tech Stack

• Language: C++
• Graphics Library: SFML 3.0
• Font: Comic Sans MS (for that friendly look!)

🔧 Installation

1. Ensure you have SFML 3.0 installed and configured in your environment.
2. Compile the main.cpp and Planet.cpp files.
3. Make sure comic.ttf is in the same directory as the executable.
4. Run the application and enjoy the space exploration!