Astronomy Beyond Learning (ABL)

Project Description

Astronomy Beyond Learning (ABL) is an interactive astronomy platform designed for anyone interested in exploring space through a modern and engaging experience. The platform combines scientific information about planets, social interaction through posts and comments, and a quiz-based learning game. ABL aims to make space exploration enjoyable, accessible, and enriched with meaningful community participation.

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Problem Statement

Most astronomy platforms present static information without real interaction or community involvement. People interested in space often cannot find a platform that blends scientific knowledge with social engagement and interactive learning.

Solution

Astronomy Beyond Learning (ABL) creates an interactive and community-focused environment where users can explore planets, share posts, interact through comments, and improve their knowledge through a quiz-based game. The platform enhances the learning experience by encouraging participation and connecting users through their shared interest in space, supported by a structured role-based moderation system.

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Features

Planet Features

• View all planets with detailed scientific information.
• Planet attributes include category, description, distance, radius, gravity, temperature, atmosphere, and number of moons.
• Bookmark planets for quick access.
• Responsive and visually rich planet detail pages.

Post Features

• Create posts containing image and text only.
• Edit and delete the user’s own posts only.
• Like posts created by other users.
• Bookmark posts.
• Comment on posts.
• Edit or delete the user’s own comments.

User Profile Features

• View and edit personal profile information.
• Upload a profile picture.
• View the user’s own posts, likes, bookmarks, and comments.
• View quiz game results including best score, last score, and attempts.

Game Features

• Astronomy quiz game.
• Tracks each user's best score, last score, and number of attempts.
• Results displayed in the user's profile page.

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Role-Based Permissions

User

• Has access to all normal features such as creating posts, liking posts, bookmarking content, commenting, and editing their profile.

Editor (Staff)

• Add new planets.
• Edit existing planets.
• Delete planets.
• Manage planet categories.
• Cannot edit or delete posts.
• Cannot view Contact Us messages.

Moderator

• View all comments on the website.
• Delete harmful or inappropriate comments.
• View Contact Us messages.
• Cannot manage posts or planets.

Admin

• Manage all users and assign roles.
• Manage all content across the platform.
• View all Contact Us messages.
• Full administrative access.

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User Stories

Normal User

• Create an account, log in, and log out.
• Browse the homepage and view all planets.
• View planet details and bookmark planets.
• Create posts with image and text.
• Edit and delete their own posts only.
• Like and bookmark posts.
• Write comments on posts.
• Edit or delete their own comments.
• View and edit profile.
• View quiz game results inside the profile.

Editor

• Add, edit, and delete planets.
• Manage planet categories.
• Cannot edit or delete posts.
• Cannot view Contact Us messages.

Moderator

• View all comments.
• Delete inappropriate comments.
• View Contact Us messages.
• Cannot edit posts or manage planets.

Admin

• Manage all users and roles.
• Manage planetary and post content.
• View all Contact Us messages.
• Full access to Django admin.

classDiagram

    %% USERS
    class User {
        +id
        +username
        +email
        +password
    }

    class UserProfile {
        +id
        +bio
        +profile_picture
        +website
    }

    User --> UserProfile : One-to-One


    %% PLANETS
    class Planet {
        +id
        +name
        +description
        +distance_from_sun
        +radius
        +gravity
        +day_length
        +atmosphere
        +temperature
        +category
        +moons
    }

    class BookmarkPlanet {
        +id
    }

    User --> BookmarkPlanet : One-to-Many
    Planet --> BookmarkPlanet : One-to-Many


    %% POSTS
    class Post {
        +id
        +image
        +text
        +created_at
        +updated_at
    }

    class PostLike {
        +id
    }

    class PostBookmark {
        +id
    }

    class Comment {
        +id
        +text
        +created_at
        +updated_at
    }

    User --> Post : One-to-Many
    Post --> PostLike : One-to-Many
    User --> PostLike : One-to-Many

    Post --> PostBookmark : One-to-Many
    User --> PostBookmark : One-to-Many

    Post --> Comment : One-to-Many
    User --> Comment : One-to-Many


    %% QUIZ SYSTEM
    class QuizProgress {
        +id
        +attempts
        +best_score
        +last_score
        +last_played
    }

    User --> QuizProgress : One-to-One


    %% CONTACT US
    class ContactMessage {
        +id
        +first_name
        +last_name
        +email
        +phone
        +message
        +created_at
        +accepted_terms
    }

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