The Planck VRML pages deliver a 3D interactive model of Planck across the internet. They were developed using the Virtual Reality Modeling Language (VRML), and can be viewed using a VRML 2.0-enabled browser. Many VRML plug-ins for the most commonly used browsers are freely available and can be downloaded from the Internet. If you already have a plug-in you may need to reconfigure your browser to enable it. We recommend the use of Cosmo Player 2.1, a free plug-in which can be downloaded and installed on your computer (about 3.25 Mb). We do not guarantee that our VRML will reproduce identically on other plug-ins ! You can also check the VRML Repository for additional help and information.

Because of the wealth of information that they contain, VRML files are rather large and may take some time to download and interact with. We offer two ways for you to view them:

view the VRML Models directly from our server:

• VRML Planck
• VRML FIRST/Planck
• VRML Ariane 5 with FIRST/Planck

• VRML Planck
• VRML FIRST/Planck
• VRML Ariane 5 with FIRST/Planck

• 1.09 MB
• 0.87 MB
• 2.11 MB

Note: the Planck VRML model is intended to illustrate the essential features of the satellite. It is not a detailed engineering model ! Therefore the dimensions are not entirely accurate and many details are missing. Furthermore the ongoing evolution of the satellite design is such that the final product may look different to the model in many ways.