Star-clock (Night-clock / Nocturnal)
Source: Thingiverse by N_K_L
The Star-clock (Night-clock / Nocturnal) is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by N_K_L. Use the stars to tell time. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
Use the stars to tell time. In the Middle Ages, the nocturnal was used to tell time at night using stars visible in the Northern Hemisphere and to calculate tide times at your current location. How to use: 1. Find Polaris and Kochab. 2. Set the date. Turn the hour disc until its long midnight tooth points at today’s tick. Use the date your clock shows at that moment, even after midnight. Month names are on the disc, the long tick is the 1st, the medium ticks are every 5th day. 3. Hold it up. Hold the nocturnal at arm’s length, face toward you, with the handle pointing straight down. Tilt the top back so the face looks at Polaris, but don’t twist it sideways. 4. Center Polaris. Look through the central hole with one eye and keep Polaris in the middle. 5. Aim the arm. Without moving the inst…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Star-clock (Night-clock / Nocturnal) is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link above to open the original listing.
- Where is the STL hosted?
- The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by N_K_L.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by N_K_L, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
- Can I print this at home?
- Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.
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