Westerlund 2 Star Cluster
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The Westerlund 2 Star Cluster is a free printable 3D model from NASA by NASA. This large star cluster contains about 3,000 stars and is at a distance of about 20,000 light-years. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
This large star cluster contains about 3,000 stars and is at a distance of about 20,000 light-years. In the sky, the object is located in the constellation Carina. Observations taken with Hubble near-infrared imaging camera (Wide Field Camera 3) penetrate the dusty material enshrouding the stellar nursery, a dense concentration of stars in the center of the cluster. The cluster is approximately 2-million-years old and spans about 6 to 13 light-years across containing some of the Milky Way Galaxy’s hottest, brightest, most massive stars. The cluster is embedded in a star-forming region called Gum 29. The most massive cluster stars produce a barrage of ultraviolet radiation and strong winds of charged particles. This causes the material around the stars, remnants of the star formation materi…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Westerlund 2 Star Cluster 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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