Film Canister Constellations

 Images Content 65735Main LabeledHere’s another project utilizing the ever-handy film canister. NASA shares how to create small constellation models using a film canister, a bit of paper, and a pin to poke some holes. Going one step further, a flashlight can be pointed through the film canister to “project” the constellations on your wall, turning your room into your very own planetarium. Patterns are included for several popular constellations.


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  1. August 7th, 2006 | 10:51 pm

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  2. August 8th, 2006 | 11:14 am

    [...] Film canister home planetarium Don’t feel like shelling out 25 bux to watch lasers and stars-projections zoom around to a classic rock soundtrack at the planetarium? Just hang onto a film canister (you’ve got to know someone who still has a film camera, right?), punch some holes, grab a flashlight, and invite some friends over for some low-tech science nerdery. [...]

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  4. December 20th, 2006 | 7:00 am

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