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1. U Scorpii
This 3D model of such a nova outburst of an object called U Scorpii is based on a scientific simulation, informed by observations.
3D U Scorpii handout
This 3D model of such a nova outburst of an object called U Scorpii is based on a scientific simulation, informed by observations.
3D U Scorpii handout
2. SN 1006
This 3D model of SN 1006 was created by constraining mathematical models of the object with X-ray observational data from Chandra to help explore how the clumping of material after the explosion and the acceleration of high-energy particles affects the structure of the remnant.
3D SN 1006 handout
This 3D model of SN 1006 was created by constraining mathematical models of the object with X-ray observational data from Chandra to help explore how the clumping of material after the explosion and the acceleration of high-energy particles affects the structure of the remnant.
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3. DG Tau
This three-dimensional (3D) visualization is based on data from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory. Select the 3D printer of your choice to make your own DG Tau system.
3D DG Tau handout
This three-dimensional (3D) visualization is based on data from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory. Select the 3D printer of your choice to make your own DG Tau system.
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4. Crab Nebula
The three-dimensional model serves as scientifically informed approximation for visualizing the nebula in X-ray light.
3D Crab Nebula Handout
The three-dimensional model serves as scientifically informed approximation for visualizing the nebula in X-ray light.
3D Crab Nebula Handout
5. Tycho's Supernova Remnant
This model consists of two similar halves, with two parts to each half (the ejecta, and the outer shockwave). Select the 3D printer of your choice to make your own Tycho.
3D Tycho's Handout
This model consists of two similar halves, with two parts to each half (the ejecta, and the outer shockwave). Select the 3D printer of your choice to make your own Tycho.
3D Tycho's Handout
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Tycho's Supernova Remnant (8 STL files, 28.64MB)
6. Printable 3D Chandra Spacecraft
NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory in 3D printable form. (Credit: J.Doroshenko & NASA/CXC/SAO (CC3.0))
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NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory in 3D printable form. (Credit: J.Doroshenko & NASA/CXC/SAO (CC3.0))
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3D Craft Handout
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Chandra X-Ray Observatory (Five STL files, 267KB)
7. First 3D Supernova Remnant
A 3D model of Cassiopeia A, the 300-year old remains of a stellar explosion that blew a massive star apart, sending the stellar debris rushing into space at millions of miles per hour. (Credit: NASA/CXC/SAO)
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A 3D model of Cassiopeia A, the 300-year old remains of a stellar explosion that blew a massive star apart, sending the stellar debris rushing into space at millions of miles per hour. (Credit: NASA/CXC/SAO)
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a. Printable model of the Cassiopeia A Supernova remnant
3D print ready model with supports: 600k triangle OBJ, 27 MB
3D print ready model with supports: 600k triangle OBJ, 27 MB
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b. CasA Supernova remnant volumetric data
ASCII VTK files created from telescope data: 3.94 MB
ASCII VTK files created from telescope data: 3.94 MB
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c. STL
Commonly accepted by a wide range of 3D printers: 28.06 MB
Commonly accepted by a wide range of 3D printers: 28.06 MB
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d. THING
Proprietary file format for Makerbot brand printers: 14.31 MB
Proprietary file format for Makerbot brand printers: 14.31 MB
8. Supernova 1987A
A supernova in the Large Magellanic Cloud about 160,000 light years from Earth. These 3D prints show SN 1987A at its current observed age of 30 years, based on 3D simulations by Salvatore Orlando. (Credit: Salvatore Orlando (INAF-Osservatorio Astronomico di Palermo) & NASA/CXC/SAO/A.Jubett et al.)
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A supernova in the Large Magellanic Cloud about 160,000 light years from Earth. These 3D prints show SN 1987A at its current observed age of 30 years, based on 3D simulations by Salvatore Orlando. (Credit: Salvatore Orlando (INAF-Osservatorio Astronomico di Palermo) & NASA/CXC/SAO/A.Jubett et al.)
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Printable models of Supernova Remnant 1987A (3):
Combined (29MB), Ring (2MB), and Ring Debris (26MB).
Combined (29MB), Ring (2MB), and Ring Debris (26MB).
9. V745 Sco
3D print of the V745 Sco nova is a simplified version of the 3D model, printed in two parts on an Ultimaker 3. (Credit: S. Orlando (INAF-Osservatorio Astro. di Palermo) & NASA/CXC/SAO/A.Jubett et al.)
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3D print of the V745 Sco nova is a simplified version of the 3D model, printed in two parts on an Ultimaker 3. (Credit: S. Orlando (INAF-Osservatorio Astro. di Palermo) & NASA/CXC/SAO/A.Jubett et al.)
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Printable models of V745 Sco:
V745 Ejecta stl files
V745 Blast wave stl files
V745 Combined stl files
V745 Ejecta stl files
V745 Blast wave stl files
V745 Combined stl files
Revised: August 26, 2020