All Models and Lesson Plans
All of our models and lesson plans can be found in our folder of digital resources. You can also download each of our resources individually using the links below.
- 3D printable
STL
files for the galaxy models, nameplates, and a holder - Descriptions for each of the galaxy models
- 3D printable gravitational wave models
- Lesson plans and presentations for solar sytem, galaxies, and gravitaitonal waves educational modules
- A list of materials needed to run these modules
- The FAQ and best practices guide for engaging with the vision impared public
- Offline versions of all the technical blog posts
- Blender install files
- Custom Blender plugin used to create all the
STL
files - The Tactile Universe Logo
Edit March 2020: The links above have been updated to point to the latest versions of or galaxy models and Blender plugin.
Edit March 2024: Added links to the gravitational wave resoruces.
Other Information
All of our models and resources are published under a Creative Commons license.
If you want to learn more about how the models were made or use our code to create your own models, read our technical blog posts here.