52 Constellations set in 3D glow in the dark

52 Constellations set in 3D glow in the dark

Contents: 52 single 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 print profile Bambulab version.

Features: relief stars to be printed with another colour, ideal 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
- designed to be printed with ‘glow in the dark’ filament to see the constellations at night
- Astrology 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 with modern sky culture.

Constellations included in detail

It contains the following 52 constellations in alphabetical order (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,
Vulpecula.

Dimensions

As a reference, the aquarium constellation has dimensions of approximately 11x9 cm. The thickness is 2.5 mm.

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.

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. Even just 2-3 layers of 0.2 mm glow in the dark gives a very good effect.

It can be a good alternative to print the first layers white and only the stars yellow.

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

Notice

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

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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Layers: 0,2 mm layers
Infill: 100%
Plate: smoot or textured for better adhesion when glued to something like paper, walls, ...

Use different colour
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

Estimated total print time at normal speed: approx. 5.4 hours
Estimated material required (using PLA): 36 grams PLA