Auriga

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This is a 3D model of the constellation Auriga, the Charioteer. The resolution is 9x9x9 places, so the star placements are to the closest XYZ point in the 9x9x9 volume. Depth is relative to the star’s actual distance relative to one another. Relative to the star placements, the observer (Earth) would be outside of the model somewhere near x: 5, y: 5, z: -1. For best viewing hold the model at arm’s length to minimize distortion due to parallax. The model space is 9" x 9" x 9" on a 12" x 12" base, and is built from cardboard, bamboo skewers and cord.

Image credit: By IAU and Sky & Telescope magazine (Roger Sinnott & Rick Fienberg) — The Constellations, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=15406070

1. **α — 42 ly— 661. **Capella, vis mag: 0.08
2. β Tauri — 131 ly — 611. Vis mag: 1.65
3. β — 82 ly–461. Vis mag: 1.9
4. θ — 173 ly–431. Vis mag 2.62
5. ι — 512 ly–823. Vis mag 2.69
6. ε — 2037 ly–769. Vis mag 3.03
7. η — 219 ly–751. Vis mag 3.18
8. ζ — 787 ly–754. Vis mag 3.69
9. δ — 140 ly–491. Vis mag 3.72
10. ν — 215 ly–441 (I ended up not using this, as I want to include β Tau as part of the Auriga figure.)

Stereoscopic view of Auriga. (Image credit: NASA)

Stereo view at 600px wide for easier viewing.

All of the stars in this are to the very front of the model, z=1, only ζ and ε are further back, with ε all the way to the back.