SN 1987A
Source: NASA by NASA
The SN 1987A is a free printable 3D model from NASA by NASA. On February 23, 1987, astronomers noticed a new source of light in the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), a small satellite galaxy of the Milky Way. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
On February 23, 1987, astronomers noticed a new source of light in the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), a small satellite galaxy of the Milky Way. Soon, scientists realized that this new beacon was, in fact, a spectacular explosion caused by the death of a massive star. It was a supernova. The blast wave from the supernova has crashed into a pre-existing ring of gas, throwing blobs of this gas upwards and downwards. These 3D prints show the SN 1987A supernova remnant at its current observed age of 30 years, based on 3D simulations by Salvatore Orlando. Small blobs of gas that were disconnected from other blobs or from the ring were removed from the model using 3D animation software for ease of printing. A free 3D printable model from NASA 3D Resources. NASA models are free to download and use…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. SN 1987A 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.
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