52 Constellations set in relief glow in the dark

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52 Constellations set in relief glow in the dark

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Description

Constellations in 3D glow in the dark, set of 52 constellations of northern hemisphere + all constellations of the zodiac. Ideal with glow in the dark filament
 

Contents

  • 52 constellations (all constellations of the northern hemisphere, some of the southern hemisphere and all constellations of the zodiac)
  • Files format: separated STL files and 3MF file
  • Features: stars are in relief from the constellation connections, ideal to print them with glow-in-the-dark filament
  • Model suitable for:
    - decorating objects, notebooks, greeting cards
    - decorating kids bedroom, walls, ceiling
    - paste into frames as gift, paste on walls and ceilings

    - create amulets and necklaces
    - designed to be printed with ‘glow in the dark’ filament to see the constellations at night
    - astronomy educational activities on constellations and stars

  • Star chart/star connection diagram used: to define the connections between the stars in my model i used the star track of the constellations as visible on Stellarium (a free open source planetarium for your computer. It shows a realistic sky in 3D, just like what you see with the naked eye, binoculars or a telescope) with modern sky culture. You can download the PC planetarium program for free at the official website https://stellarium.org/
  • NO AMS NEEDED!

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Constellations included in detail

It contains (with names in Latin): Andromeda, Aquarius, Aquila, Aries, Bootes, Camelopardalis, Cancer, Canes Venatici, Canis Major, Canis Minor, Capricornus, Cassiopeia, Cepheus, Cetus, Columba, Coma Berenices, Corona Australis, Corvus, Crater, Cygnus, Delphinus, Draco, Equuleus, Gemini, Hercules, Hydra, Lacerta, Leo, Leo Minor, Lepus, Libra, Lynx, Lyra, Monoceros, Ofiuoco, Orion, Pegasus, Perseus, Pisces, Piscis Austrinus, Sagitta, Sagittarius, Scorpius, Sculptor, Serpens, Sextans, Taurus + Auriga, Triangulum, Ursa Major, Ursa Minor, Virgo and Vulpecula.

 

Image with all the constellations included in the set

 

Image with detail of zoodiac constellations with ophiuchus

Dimensions

Constellations in the sky do not all occupy the same area: some are larger, some are more compact, and they are composed of stars that may appear close together or far apart. For this reason, the constellations in this set have different sizes. An attempt has been made, as far as possible, to maintain consistent proportions for all constellations, minimizing the distortions inevitable in transferring them to a two-dimensional plane.

 

As a reference, the aquarium constellation (in the center of the image with all constellations or in the lower left corner of the image with only the zoodiac constellations) has dimensions of approximately 11 cm x 9 cm (4,33 x 3,54331 inches). The thickness is 2.5 mm (0,984 inches) for all constellations ensuring sufficient strength and bending resistance for connexions between stars .
 

How to enlarge or shrink the constellations

The constellations can be enlarged through the settings of your 3D slicer to obtain larger or smaller sizes or different scales.

 

How to print the pieces

It is recommended to print a light base of white filament first and only print the last layers with the glow in the dark filament. Depending on the chosen layer, it is possible to print with the glow in the dark filament only the stars or also the connections and designs of the constellations. We recommend placing them on a dark surface to create contrast with the printed pieces.

The pieces shown in the photos were printed with 4 layers with white PLA as reflective base and the following up to layer 17 with transparent PLA glow in the dark. Layer height of 0,2 mm.

 

Below an example of a side view of constellations. You can see the stars in relief from the parts connecting the stars of the constellations. The first layers were printed with white filament while the upper layers were printed with filament that glows in the dark. The stars look more conspicuous in the dark than the connections given larger layers of glowing filament forming them.

 

Side view of constellations and layers detail

The first white layers reflect the light from the glow filament in front, conceal the background to which they are glued and give the pieces sturdiness without using too much glow-in-the-dark filament. 
NOTE: It can be a good alternative to print the first layers white and only the stars yellow.

 

Effect in the dark of constellations with filament glowing in the dark

 

 

Educational aspects of the model

These constellations can be used as a reference for recognizing constellations in the sky, exploring the mythology behind these constellations and their figures, and knowing the names of their constituent stars to learn how to orient yourself in the starry sky.
 

Other uses

The constellations that make up the set can also be used to decorate the classroom, create amulets and necklaces, or decorate your bedroom. Since the set contains all the constellations of the zodiac, it can be used to create astrology-themed installations or decorations.
 

Combinable and affine models

This 3d model is great to combine with this other model of mine with glow-in-the-dark stars: 

Glow in the dark stars set with different shape and size here on MakerWorld: https://makerworld.com/en/models/732076#profileId-663686

 

My Stars Set Glow in the Dark different types sizes

 

Check out and download my star set at MakerWorld here: https://makerworld.com/en/models/732076#profileId-663686

 

Notice

The designs and connections of the stars in the constellations are not standard and may vary from star chart to star chart.

 

3D printing settings

  • Layers: 0,2 mm layers
  • Infill: 100%
  • Plate: smoot or textured for better adhesion when glued to something like paper, walls, ...
  • Print layers with different colours: To make only the top surface with a different colour, set a pause in your slicer at the right layer, change filament and resume printing.
  • Test and results: result showed in the images are printed with white and "glow in the dark fluorescent green" PLA filament with printer Bambulab P1S, 0.4 nozzle, Cool Plate / PLA Plate and Textured PEI Plate, NO AMS
  • NO AMS NEEDED!

⚠️NOTES: Prolonged use of the glow-in-the-dark filament may erode the extruder due to its abrasiveness. Inform yourself and equip yourself with the right equipment, extruder etc. suitable for the filament.

 

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Bill of Materials

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A12-G0-1.75-1000-SPL
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