Animations

Below are computer generated animations of what the SNAP satellite might look like, and scientific visualizations of some of the mission science topics. The satellite clips should be considered artistic interpretations as many design decisions regarding SNAP have not been finalized.

SNAP Launch and Operation
	Animated version of what the SNAP launch and eventual operation in space would look like. (25.3MB AVI) View animation
Universe 1
	A depiction of the accelerated expansion of the Universe (with dark energy) (4.9 MB AVI). View animation
Universe 2
	A depiction of the Universal expansion, if the Universe were not accelerating outward but instead were to have the expansion stop and reverse (8.8 MB AVI). View animation
Universe 3
	A depiction of the Universal expansion, showing constant expansion with no dark energy (12.3 MB AVI). View animation
Supernova 1
	An animation of a supernova in a distant galaxy, zooming out to show the scale of the event compared to the night sky (3.6 MB MPG). View animation
Supernova 2
	A very cool animation of the explosion of a supernova (3.1 MB MPG). View animation
Big Bang 1
	The Big Bang, with acceleration (3.2 MB MOV). View animation
Big Bang 2
	The Big Bang and aftermath (1.3 MB MOV). View animation
Standard Candles
	An animation showing how "standard candles" get fainter with distance (5.9 MB MPG). View animation
Universe Timeline
	An animated timeline of the Universe (4.9 MB MPG). View animation
Supernova 3
	A depiction of a supernova getting brighter, and how that changes the light curve and spectrum (1.2 MB MPG). View animation

NOTE: AVI animations require DIVX AVI Codecs (Windows Media 9 Series Codecs Installation packages)