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Thomson Sphere

The Thomson sphere for an observer: a sphere centered halfway between the Sun and the observer, with a diameter equal to their distance. theta_resolution is polar and phi_resolution azimuthal.

Inputs

None.

Parameter ports

Added from the Parameters pane (⊕). While connected, each drives its parameter.

Port	Accepts	Mode	Description
`observer` Observer	primitive(array) dataset(stack) dataset(surface)	opt-in	observer position; overrides the observer parameter while connected
`theta_resolution`	primitive(number)	opt-in drives `theta_resolution`	Drives the Theta Resolution parameter while connected
`phi_resolution`	primitive(number)	opt-in drives `phi_resolution`	Drives the Phi Resolution parameter while connected

Outputs

dataset(surface)

Parameters

Parameter	Kind	Default	Notes
Observer `observer`	vector	`(215, 1.5708, 0)`
Theta Resolution `theta_resolution`	int	`180`	⇄ port
Phi Resolution `phi_resolution`	int	`360`	⇄ port

Used by

Faux White Light Thomson Sphere Thomson Sphere (group)

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