Sun surface simulation
- January 31, 2020
- 140 Downloads
- 6 Likes
- Blender 2.8x
- Render: EEVEE
- Creator: tremel
- License: CC-BY
Description:
Remake of the sensational observations of the sun surface by the University of Hawaiʻi with Blender's procedural textures. Link to original: https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2020/01/29/first-light-inouye-solar-telescope/
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davidwarnar8t8
Written January 22, 2026The University of Hawaiʻi’s groundbreaking observations of the Sun’s surface revealed unprecedented detail of solar granulation and magnetic activity, capturing the dynamic textures of our closest star like never before. Using Blender’s procedural textures, these complex patterns can be artistically remade, simulating the turbulent, ever-changing surface in a visually striking way while retaining scientific inspiration. Such digital recreations allow educators, researchers, and enthusiasts to explore solar phenomena interactively, bridging real-world data and creative visualization. For those interested in exploring or sharing similar high-quality visualizations, platforms and services in https://usasim.net/ can provide access to the computing resources and tutorials needed to replicate and experiment with procedural solar textures effectively.
Awesome!