The Universe, on a Log Ruler

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The dashboard uses χ, defined as log₁₀ distance in kilometres, to move between radically different scales while preserving equivalent readings in kilometres, AU, light-years, and light-travel time. Its operational panels name JPL SSD, JPL CNEOS, CelesTrak GP, SWPC, and ISS telemetry, alongside a 24-hour next-passes view and a six-channel telemetry section. The extract shows unresolved placeholders and a “live sources are connecting” notice, so current feed population remains unclear.