Proofs of Concepts

This is my list of Proofs of Concepts:
1. Can I get my data file into Processing?
2. Can I make ellipses show up by size order and by distance?
3. Can I fit all these planets in one cohesive space?
4. What size do the stars have to be to fit onto a screen and be readable? (mass to screen pixels ratio)
5. What do my “unknown” rows look like?

Can I get my data file into Processing?
1. Yes! I can! And here’s a print line to prove it!

Screen Shot 2014-10-13 at 4.30.14 PM

 Can I make ellipses show up by size order and by distance?
2. Kind of. This answers #4 too. The ratio is 1:180 in relation to solar mass which starts at 1. These ellipses show largest, second largest, and smallest units (3).  I know there is a way to make them all show up through row call but I haven’t been able to get the syntax right.
Screen Shot 2014-10-13 at 5.14.13 PM

Can I fit all these planets in one cohesive space?
3. I tediously got all of them in one space on the page. It doesn’t look cohesive at all but now I know that size isn’t exactly a big issue.

Screen Shot 2014-10-13 at 5.47.43 PM

What size do the stars have to be to fit onto a screen and be readable? (mass to screen pixels ratio)
4. Answered in #2.

What do my “unknown” rows look like?
5. Quick sketch of possible looks for each piece of information missing.

starlook

I plan to use both Processing and Illustrator for this assignment. Processing: just to gather all my shapes, sizes, and position closest to furthest/Illustrator: to include type, “star” design, and positioning through spiral form.

Almost forgot!
My POC folder