Zodiac constellations glow in the dark 3D print

Complete Zodiac constellations set in relief ideal to print with fluorescent glow in the dark filament.

• Contents: 12 constellations of the zodiac + Ophiuchus + Serpens
• Files format: separated STL files and 3MF file print profile Bambulab version.
• Features: relief stars to be printed with another colour, ideal with glow-in-the-dark filament
• Constellations included in detail: It contains Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces, Ophiuchus, Serpens.
• Model suitable for:
  - decorating objects, notebooks, greeting cards
  - decorating kids bedroom, walls, ceiling
  - paste into frames as gift, paste on walls and ceilings
  - designed to be printed with ‘glow in the dark’ filament to see the constellations at night
  - Astrology educational activities on constellations and stars
• Star chart/star connection diagram used: to define the connections between the stars in my model i used the star track of the constellations as visible on Stellarium with modern sky culture.

Dimensions

As a reference, the aquarium constellation has dimensions of approximately 11x9 cm. The thickness is 2.5 mm. However, all parts can be enlarged or rescaled with a scale in the XY or XYZ plane in your slicer.

How to print the pieces

It is recommended to print a light base of white filament first and only print the last layers with the glow in the dark filament. Depending on the chosen layer, it is possible to print with the glow in the dark filament only the stars or also the connections and designs of the constellations. We recommend placing them on a dark surface to create contrast with the printed pieces.

The pieces shown in the photos were printed with 4 layers with white PLA as reflective base and the following up to layer 17 with transparent PLA glow in the dark. Layer height of 0,2 mm.

The first white layers reflect the light from the glow filament in front, conceal the background to which they are glued and give the pieces sturdiness without using too much glow-in-the-dark filament. Even just 2-3 layers of 0.2 mm glow in the dark gives a very good effect.

It can be a good alternative to print the first layers white and only the stars yellow.

The constellations can be enlarged through the settings of your 3D slicer to obtain larger or smaller sizes or different scales.

Notice

The designs and connections of the stars in the constellations are not standard and may vary from star chart to star chart.

Prolonged use of the glow-in-the-dark filament may erode the extruder due to its abrasiveness. Inform yourself and equip yourself with the right equipment, extruder etc. suitable for the filament.

🌟Complete extended set with all 52 constellations of the northern hemisphere

Interested in seeing all the other constellations in the sky? At this link you can find all 52 constellations in the northern hemisphere, some in the southern hemisphere and all constellations in the zodiac on MakerWorld⬇️ https://makerworld.com/en/models/817100-52-constellations-set-in-relief-glow-in-the-dark#profileId-759506

The complete set contains (with names in Latin) Andromeda, Aquarius, Aquila, Aries, Bootes, Camelopardalis, Cancer, CanesVenatici, CanisMajor, CanisMinor, Capricornus, Cassiopeia, Cepheus, Cetus, Columba, ComaBerenices, CoronaAustralis, Corvus, Crater, Cygnus, Delphinus, Draco, Equuleus, Gemini, Hercules, Hydra, Lacerta, Leo, LeoMinor, Lepus, Libra, Lynx, Lyra, Monoceros, Ofiuoco, Orion, Pegasus, Perseus, Pisces, PiscisAustrinus, Sagitta, Sagittarius, Scorpius, Sculptor, Serpens, Sextans, TaurusAuriga, Triangulum, UrsaMajor, UrsaMinor, Virgo, Vulpecula.