Hi...
Ok, so I found Sandbox 2, when looking for a software that would allow me to plug-in values (basic ones) that would then provide a simulation of at least 2 planets, in the Habitable Zone, around a G-type main sequence star/Yellow Dwarf or similar energy output. Ideally, closer planet would have 2 moons and 2nd planet would have 1 moon...
Can or will this software allow me to plug in variables/values for the star, planets, and moons and then kick everything into motion? If yes, will it show or give back data on, say, orbital path, days in orbit or revolution about the other bodies?
Here's why I am asking.... I am writing a trilogy. In the first book, the 1st planet has 2 moons, one closer smaller & faster in orbit and the 2nd moon larger, farther away, & slower orbit.
But I want the details, orbital periods, eclipses, alignments, etc. to be plausible, so I went looking to see if there is already a simulation package out there that would help with this.
Also, specifically, how the two moons impact large weather patterns and especially ths tides!
While I am at it, will this software allow me to create a star, then give me its Habitable Zone based on basic variable for life similar to Earth?
So, I am going to stop there for now. I suppose I am really interested in getting data out of the simulation as much as pluggng variables into it.... does Sandbox 2 allow for this kind of use?
Thank you in advance for your help!
Callileah