Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Crab Nebula is free to download from NASA. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from NASA" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by NASA. Use the "Download from NASA" link on this page to open the original listing and grab the file, or save it to your print queue in the free Thinger app.

Designed by NASA, published on NASA. Please credit the creator when sharing your print.

Can I print this at home?

Yes. This is a printable 3D model intended for home FDM and resin printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings.

Crab Nebula

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The Crab Nebula is a free printable 3D model from NASA by NASA. Model Details Details Source NASA/Francis J. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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About this model

Model Details Details Source NASA/Francis J. Summers; NASA/Robert L. Hurt Downloads Crab Nebula.glb (Original) GLB Click and drag to rotate The Crab Nebula shows the remains of an exploded star located about 6,500 light years from Earth. The powerhouse “engine” energizing the Crab system is a pulsar, a rapidly spinning neutron star, shooting out pulses of radiation 30 times a second. X-ray information from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory was used to create a three-dimensional representation of the Crab. The X-ray structure shows the pulsar and a ringed disk of energized material, with jets of particles that fire off from opposite ends of the energetic pulsar. A free 3D printable model from NASA 3D Resources. NASA models are free to download and use under the NASA media usage guidelines; N…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Crab Nebula is free to download from NASA. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from NASA" link above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?: The download is hosted by NASA, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by NASA.
Who made this model?: Designed by NASA, published on NASA. 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.