Star Map in Braille

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This star map was created as part of an installation by ITEDA Mendoza to promote astronomy for Tecnopolis science fair in Argentina, supported by FOPAA (Fundación Observatorio Pierre Auger Argentina). The challenge of this proposal was to create a 1m diameter star map that can be used by both visually impaired and sighted individuals, allowing the recognition of what can be observed with the naked eye for a specific month, day, and time. The star map contains visible stars without a telescope for the southern hemisphere, represented according to their magnitude, and allows the identification of constellations from the names printed in Braille. The model was divided into several pieces for printing on a standard 20cmx20cm printer. See the part reference image when assembling the printed pieces. Idea: ITEDA Mendoza Funded: Fundación Observatorio Pierre Auger Argentina 2D Design: Constantino Baikouzis 3D Design: Julián Castro Bosisio Print Settings Printer Brand: Prusa Printer Model: Prusa Steel Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: 0.25mm base - 0.1mm braille Infill: 20% Notes: Use a slow printing speed, especially at the end when it's printing Braille.