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Turn your astronomy notes into a universe concept map

Upload lecture slides, textbook chapters, or photos of your notes and get an editable mind map of cosmology topics you can explore branch by branch.

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How a universe concept map helps you study

Cosmology units pile up fast, with redshift, dark matter, and stellar evolution all competing for space in one chapter. A universe concept map sorts those ideas into branches so you can see how gravity, light, and expansion connect before the exam. Paste in your lecture slides or textbook chapter and the map is built from your own material.

Starts from PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, or photos of textbook pages
Editable branches you can rename, reorder, and expand
Explorable layout that lets you zoom into one galaxy or star type at a time
Free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser

Example universe concept map branches

Big Bang theoryCosmic expansion · Cosmic microwave background · Formation of light elements

Stellar life cycleNebula collapse · Main sequence · Red giant · White dwarf, neutron star, or black hole

Types of galaxiesSpiral · Elliptical · Irregular

Hubble's lawDistant galaxies recede faster · Redshift measures recession speed · Evidence for an expanding universe

Dark matter and dark energyDark matter adds gravitational pull · Dark energy drives accelerated expansion · Together they make up most of the universe's energy content

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Built from your notes

Works with PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, and photos of pages read with text recognition.

Fully editable

Rename nodes, move subtopics, and add links so the map matches how your course teaches the universe.

Explore by branch

Open stars, galaxies, or dark matter on their own and see how each one connects back to the whole.

How it works

Add your material

Upload a PDF, slides, or photos of your astronomy notes.

Generate the map

The AI pulls out key terms and groups them under one central universe node with branches.

Edit and explore

Rename nodes, rearrange branches, and click into each topic while you study.

Editable nodes matter because astronomy content shifts as a course moves from the solar system to galaxies and then to cosmology. Rename a branch, drag a subtopic under a new parent, or link redshift to Hubble's law as your understanding improves.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I organize a universe concept map for an astronomy class?

Start with a central node labeled The Universe, then add main branches for cosmology, stars, galaxies, and the solar system. Keep each node to one concept and link related ideas such as redshift and Hubble's law.

What should a universe concept map include?

Include the large structures such as galaxies, stars, and dark matter, along with the processes that connect them, like gravity and cosmic expansion. Cross-links between branches show relationships, which usually matters more than the total number of nodes.

Can I export my universe concept map?

Exports are paid features. The free plan covers building and exploring maps in the browser, and Plus adds PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV export.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and no credit card is needed to start. Students get 40% off with a school email.

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