SarangaSiriwardhana9/StarGraze

StarGaze is an astronomy-themed web application that allows users to explore the wonders of the universe through daily astronomy news, breathtaking images, and insightful articles. Powered by NASA's APIs, StarGaze offers a glimpse into the cosmos, making astronomy accessible and engaging for all.

StarGaze

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StarGaze is a web application that allows users to explore astronomy-related data and imagery. The application utilizes several NASA APIs to provide a rich and informative experience for users interested in space and celestial objects.

Features

• EPIC Imagery: View daily imagery of Earth captured by DSCOVR's Earth Polychromatic Imaging Camera (EPIC).
• Near Earth Objects: Explore information about Near Earth Objects (NEOs) such as asteroids, including their size, velocity, and potential hazard level.
• Astronomy Picture of the Day: Discover the astronomy picture of the day along with detailed explanations and keywords.
• Asteroids: Fetch information about asteroids using the NASA Asteroids API.

Technologies Used

• Frontend: React.js, Tailwind CSS
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• Database: MongoDB
• Authentication: Firebase Authentication (Google Login)
• Jest:testing

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   https://github.com/sliitcsse/se3040-assignment02-SarangaSiriwardhana9.git

2.Install dependencies:

  cd StarGaze/client
  npm install

  cd ../server
  npm install

3.Set up environment variables:

 REACT_APP_NASA_API=your_nasa_api_key

4.Create a .env file in the server folder and add your Firebase config

  FIREBASE_API_KEY=your_firebase_api_key
  FIREBASE_AUTH_DOMAIN=your_firebase_auth_domain
  FIREBASE_PROJECT_ID=your_firebase_project_id

5.Start the frontend and backend servers:

 
 cd client
 npm start

 cd ../server
 npm start

6.Access the application at http://localhost:3000.

Demo Site

Use this Link