Lithophane Toy Telescope - Free 3D Print Model

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SaturnV

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Segmented Telescope - Split Bodies for Different Color Rings

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James Webb Lithophane Slides - No AMS Required!

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7.8 h

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Constellations - AMS Required

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JWST 2 Slides (plus bonus Artemis II Earthrise Slide)

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Description

Explore the stars… from your couch! This telescope is designed to have interchangeable slides that let you see constellations, planets, and far away nebula. Everything in this design is 3D printed, no additional hardware required! Current lithophane images include some of my favorites from the James Webb Space Telescope, and I plan on adding more over time. Let me know in the comments if there are additional slides you think should be added to the collection!

***Update April 2026 : New lithophane slides available! Includes 3 new James Webb Space Telescope images and an image from the Artemis II mission.

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I have plans to continue to develop this design, add slides and other features. If you like this design, please give it a boost, rate the model and post photos of your prints. That helps me see that you enjoy this and motivates me to put more time into this.

Assembly Instructions

The telescope print completes in 4 parts (not including the view slides) as shown below.

To assemble the main telescope base, slide each smaller component into the next large part with the tabs aligned in the slots as shown (different colors are shown for better visibility). After the tabs are fully seated, twist the two parts in opposing directions until you feel them click into place. The tabs will be almost completely hidden as shown in the image on the right.

After assembling the 3 main telescope parts, you can load any slide you want. Drop the slide into the ring and then twist the ring into place on the end of the telescope in the same way you assembled the rest of the telescope.

Finally, point your telescope towards a light source, and enjoy the view!

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Comment & Rating (35)

@honzakraliik

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Segmented Telescope - Split Bodies for Different Color Rings

Super toy. Need more discs.

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@SaturnV

Added more discs recently. Feel free to give them a try if you are interested.

@poppen03

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Segmented Telescope - Split Bodies for Different Color Rings

Easy print!

@poppen03

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Great idea! Thanks!

@1Phil

Great print! I moved the 1 ring to a second plate so that I only had 1 color change.

@user_182969213

Great toy! My almost 3 years old is finally into space and this toy made him so happy. He is a great fan of Jupiter and we desperately need more slides (e.g. Saturn). Can you please create some more or include a quick tutorial so we could make some more? Thanks!

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@SaturnV

I totally understand the obsession of a 3 year old. I will try to put some time into making some new slides. Do you have any recommendations of specific images or ideas for new slides?

@user_182969213

Replying to @SaturnV :

Saturn! and anything within the solar system? Sun, moon or the planets. Thank you!

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@SaturnV

Replying to @user_182969213 :

I plan on having a new print profile up later today. I still need to take better pictures for the print profile, but I want to get it up for you. I sympathize with having an obsessive 3 year old! Mine spent the whole weekend making me fix her chapstick every 10 minutes. The new print profile will have: 1. Artemis II Earthrise Photo 2. JWST Horsehead Nebula Photo 3. JWST Pismis 24 Photo 4. JWST Saturn Photo

@MQuirogaB

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Segmented Telescope - Split Bodies for Different Color Rings

magnifico

@biggsdarklight

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Segmented Telescope - Split Bodies for Different Color Rings

excellent print profile as usual, everything printed as expected. very good use of filament in the telescope and nice locking design. lithography slides are the coolest in my opinion, but the constellations are nice as well.

@user_3617448790

i cant find the slides for the jwst where can i get the slides

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@SaturnV

The JWST slides are one of the print profiles. Let me know if you still have problems finding it

@user_3617448790

Replying to @SaturnV :

when I opened the file for the jwst in flashprint 5 it only had the telescope

@SaturnV

Replying to @user_3617448790 :

I just download the 3mf from MakerWorld and it shows up as it should. I can try sending you the .3mf in a DM to see if it works.

@LayerForge.

whoever made “look unto Christ” print profile is the G.O.A.T

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@Deotroplaneta3d

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Segmented Telescope - Split Bodies for Different Color Rings

beautiful

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