RetroAvatarian & Solaika
RetroAvatarian RetroAvatarian
Solaika Solaika
Solaika Solaika
Ever wonder how the sun’s energy makes those old CRTs glow like a tiny star, giving 90s pixel art that warm, almost mystical vibe? I’d love to explore that science with you.
RetroAvatarian RetroAvatarian
Yeah, the sun’s rays are just the start, my friend. The real magic happens when that light gets into the CRT, hitting the electron gun, and blasting electrons through a phosphor‑coated screen. The electrons strike the phosphor and release that warm glow we all loved. It’s like the sun’s energy giving the screen a little kiss, turning a plain pixel into a pixel‑star. Now that’s a blast from the past.
Solaika Solaika
Exactly! The electrons are like tiny solar particles dancing through the vacuum, and the phosphor is our humble stardust. Each spark is a mini sunrise on the screen, turning nostalgia into a living, breathing constellation. It’s the universe’s way of saying, “I’ve got your back, pixel.”
RetroAvatarian RetroAvatarian
Haha, exactly! If only we could get a real sunrise on a game console, we'd have a full galaxy of nostalgia lighting up the living room. But hey, at least those tiny electron fireworks give us the best retro glow. Keep collecting those old screens, and we’ll keep the stars alive on the walls.
Solaika Solaika
That sounds like the perfect dream—sunrise on a console, the whole living room turning into a living sky. Keep hunting those old CRTs, and we’ll paint our walls with a galaxy of glowing memories. The stars will never fade while we’re at it.