Globe Particle Cloud iN Power BI using Deneb and Vega-Lite

Have you ever wanted to create visually stunning, interactive visualizations in 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗜 that go beyond the ordinary? In my latest YouTube video, I demonstrate how to build an interactive Earth particle cloud map using 𝗗𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗯 and 𝗩𝗲𝗴𝗮-𝗟𝗶𝘁𝗲.

✅ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻:

• How to map airport locations globally using latitude and longitude.

• Configuring orthographic projections for a rounded, Earth-like view.

• Adding dynamic sliders for user interactivity.

💡 But did you know there are 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 with Deneb (the certified version) when it comes to mapping?

Here are a few challenges to consider:

1. Limited external data source support—custom map files are not supported (for certified visual).

2. Limited set of native custom maps for advanced geographic customizations.

3. Most map projections are 2D, with orthographic being the only Earth-like option.

4. Visual sizing issues—sliders often require manual adjustments to avoid scrollbars.

5. Interactivity relies heavily on predefined sliders and parameters, which can feel restrictive.

Despite these limitations, there are still possibilities for creating 𝙚𝙮𝙚-𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 dashboards with 𝗗𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗯.