Researchers 3D Print a Model of the Homunculus Nebula

[Brian_Krassenstein]

About 7500 years ago the star system which is now known as Eta Carinae violently exploded. Because of its distance to earth it was not until the mid 1800's that the light from this explosion reached us. This explosion formed what today is known as the Homunculus Nebula. Scientists and NASA researchers lacked a keen understanding of the shape and details of the nebula. They have used 3D technology, however, to further develop their understanding of it. They have since 3D printed out a model of the Homunculus Nebula, allowing them to hold a miniature version of it in their hands, and develop an understanding of the way it appears from every angle. More details one this amazing use of 3D printing tech can eb found here: http://3dprint.com/8765/homunculus-nebula-3d-printed/

Below is an image of the actual 3D print of the nebula. What do you think?

[Brian_Krassenstein]

Ted Gull and his colleagues at the Goddard Space Flight Center now say they know more about Eta Carinae thanks in part to 3D printing technology. Gull and his team at NASA used 3D simulations to record the data of various phenomenon related to the stars and then WhiteClouds used that data to produce a physical model of the orbit and shockwave they produce. Thomas Madura of Goddard says that, compared to standard 3D visualizations, these 3D prints provided more insight into what is going on in Eta Carinae stellar binary system. You can read the whole story here: http://3dprint.com/59097/star-model-whiteclouds-nasa/
Below is a photo of one of the 3D printed models:

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[curious aardvark]

that's very clever.

[bokepacha]

Sorry for bringing this topic back after so long, but I am looking for a 3D model of Eta Carinae, not the exterior shape but the interior wind models.

The 3D model I look of is the one showed here:

http://3dprint.com/59097/star-model-whiteclouds-nasa/

Does anyone have it?

Thanks!

Edit: one of the models I look for is the 3.jpg picture posted by Brian.