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Make a 3D model of our nearest stars

or this fun project we create a three-dimensional model that shows where the nearest 20 stars to our Solar System are located. It places the Sun at its centre and gives you a unique perspective of our nearby stellar neighbourhood. It doesn’t just consider the distances of the stars, but gives their real coordinates relative to the orbital plane of the Solar System, which allows you to see exactly where the nearby stars lie relative to our Sun. We achieve all this by using basic materials and

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