Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Pillars of Creation 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.

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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.

Pillars of Creation

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The Pillars of Creation is a free printable 3D model from NASA by NASA. The Pillars of Creation are clouds of gas and dust stretching several light-years within the Eagle Nebula. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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About this model

The Pillars of Creation are clouds of gas and dust stretching several light-years within the Eagle Nebula. Their shapes are created by strong stellar winds and high-energy radiation from hot, newly formed stars in star cluster NGC 6611, which lies at the center of the nebula. These high-energy emissions heat the dust molecules on the surface of the pillars and produce eye-catching ionizing flows that outline the clouds. Model credits: Leah Hustak and Ralf Crawford from the Space Telescope Science Institute. Contact: nancy_wolk@cfa.harvard.edu A free 3D printable model from NASA 3D Resources. NASA models are free to download and use under the NASA media usage guidelines; NASA does not endorse any product.

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Pillars of Creation 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.