# 🚀 Rocket Launch Animation

## What You'll Create
An animated rocket that launches into space with a planet in the background!

## How to Run

### Option 1: Using Python IDLE (Recommended for Beginners)
1. Open **Python IDLE**
   - **Mac**: Press `⌘ + Space`, type "IDLE", press Enter
   - **Windows**: Press `⊞ + R`, type "idle", press Enter

2. In IDLE, click **File → Open...**

3. Navigate to this folder and select **main.py**

4. Click **Run → Run Module** or press **F5**

5. Watch your rocket launch! 🚀

### Option 2: Using Terminal/Command Prompt
```bash
cd "Rocket Launch/rocket_launch"
python3 main.py
```

## What the Code Does

### Global Variables
- `screen_size = 400` - Sets the window size to 400x400 pixels
- `rocket_y` - Controls the rocket's vertical position (starts near bottom)

### Functions

#### `draw_rocket()`
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#### `setup()`
- Creates a 400x400 pixel window
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```python
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```

### Use a Different Planet
In `setup()`, change the planet image:
```python
planet = load_image('purple_planet.png')  # or 'orange_planet.png' or 'moon.png'
```

### Add Stars
Add this to `draw_background()`:
```python
for i in range(50):
    x = randint(0, width)
    y = randint(0, height)
    fill(255)
    circle(x, y, 2)
```

### Change Background Color
In `draw_background()`, change:
```python
background(0, 0, 0)  # Black space
# Try: background(25, 25, 112) for midnight blue
# Or: background(75, 0, 130) for indigo
```

## Troubleshooting

### "No module named 'p5'"
Install p5 by running in terminal:
```bash
pip3 install p5
```

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- ✅ planet.png
- ✅ rocket.png
- ✅ moon.png (opti- ✅ moon.png (opti- net.png (o- ✅ moon.png (optle_planet.png (optional)

### Window Doesn't Open
Check for error messages in red text. Common issues:
- Missing images
- Typo in code
- p5 not installed

## Learn More
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Happy coding! 🎉