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ExoVault: NASA's Exoplanet Data, But Not Soul-Crushingly Boring

NASA's exoplanet archive is a goldmine trapped in a spreadsheet hellscape. Enter ExoVault — a snarky dev's bid to make stargazing data feel like a sci-fi flick.

ExoVault interface showing glassmorphic exoplanet system cards with filters and compare mode

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • ExoVault elevates NASA's exoplanet CSV from drab tables to a cinematic explorer with glassmorphism and compare modes. 𝕏
  • Built on Astro, React, Tailwind — proves app idea prompts are launchpads, not endpoints. 𝕏
  • Key lesson: UX turns dry data into discovery; indie polish outshines official tools. 𝕏
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