README

mkplanet generates images of imaginary worlds. It uses Torben Mogensen's
"planet" tool, which generates 2D maps using a fractal algorithm, and
Xplanet, which renders the map onto a 3D sphere. mkplanet also adds
other effects to improve the realism of the final image, including
cratering, clouds, and an atmospheric haze.
                
REQUIREMENTS

mkplanet requires that planet and Xplanet be installed on the system. 
Xplanet is widely available via most distribution's package system (ie 
yum or apt), but you may need to compile and install planet yourself. 
The author of mkplanet has created packages for RPM based Linux 
distributions, which can be found at http://jodrell.org/files.
    
You will also need either ImageMagick or GraphicsMagick as mkplanet has
to convert and composite images as part of the process.

COPYRIGHT

mkplanet is Copyright 2012 Gavin Brown. This program is Free Software; 
you can use it and/or modify it under either the GNU General Public 
License or the Perl Artistic License.