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Black Hole (Variable Layer Height - 75% Scale)
Black Hole (Variable Layer Height - 75% Scale)
Designer
4.8 h
2 plates
4.9(98)

Gargantua (Variable Layer Height - 100% Scale)
Gargantua (Variable Layer Height - 100% Scale)
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6.7 h
2 plates
4.9(210)

50% Scale, Variable Layer Height
50% Scale, Variable Layer Height
2.2 h
2 plates
4.9(76)

0.16mm layer, 3 walls, 15% infill
0.16mm layer, 3 walls, 15% infill
8.9 h
2 plates
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Description

**New bracket designs and mounting options now available!** See: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1025434#profileId-1007506 

 

Black holes, one of the most mysterious and fascinating object in the universe. In 2019, astronomers were finally able to obtain a direct image of a black hole, confirming without a shadow of a doubt that these mystifying celestial objects are real and not just a mathematical abstraction. 

 

In this fully 3D printable model, I attempt to capture the stunning visual display from the point of view of an astronaut approaching a supermassive black hole. The accretion disc would appear to fold around the black hole due to gravitational lensing effects. 

 

The print is 2 plates (black hole & bracket on plate 1 and the accretion disc on plate 2). I used matte black filament for the black hole and the bracket. I also added a slight fuzzy skin effect to the black hole sphere which really gives it a nice matte finish. I used red filament for the accretion disc (perhaps someone could try printing with a nice multicolor filament, I think that would look really slick). The model is simple to assemble. 

 

Put the model on display near your line of site for full effect!

 

If you like the print, don't forget to rate, comment and boost!

 

Enjoy!

 

Update [2025-01-14]: Published new print profile with improved print quality (variable layer height) for the 100% scale model. Also published a 75% scale model which is a good compromise between size & print time (that being said I strongly recommend trying out Gargantua, it's impressive!)

 

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