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Bump Mapped Moon Sculpture with NASA Topographic Detail

Bump Mapped Moon Sculpture with NASA Topographic Detail, design preview, hero tilt

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What it does

  • High-resolution bump mapping shows real lunar craters so you get true surface texture
  • Modeled from NASA topographic data so the shape reflects real moon features
  • No pole distortion in the design so the round form looks even all the way around
  • Decorative moon shape for home decor so you get a display piece for a shelf or desk

Beside your bookshelf or window sill, this moon sculpture brings a quiet piece of the night sky indoors. It shows off deep bump mapping and fine surface texture, so every crater and ridge stands out under light.

The shape comes from real NASA topographic data. The maker spent hours learning how to wrap the image around a sphere without the pinching or distortion seen on many other moon models. That care shows in the smooth curve of the poles and the clean detail across the whole surface.

This piece works as a standalone display object. Set it on a desk, a shelf, or a table where you want a small piece of space to catch the eye. It is a decorative object only, not a toy or functional tool.

934 downloads in the maker community. That is interest in the design on the site it came from, not our sales.

What you get

  • This design prints as one piece.
  • Nothing else to print or buy for this to work.

What it is made of

Designs like this print well in PLA. Compare the materials.

Printed plastic is strong for its size, but it is not metal. We have not load tested this design, so we do not publish a weight rating. Keep it out of a hot car and away from open flame.

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Who made this design

Designed by imabiggles. We did not draw it.

Shared under GNU GPL. See the original design