Dodecahedron Magnetic Moon

This is a magnetically assembled 3d model of the moon.
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I created a 3d model of the moon. Using real NASA sourced topography from https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/4720/ . I then used Blender geometry nodes modifiers to break up the sphere into the 12 faces of a dodecahedron. I finished with inserting 3x8 mm rare earth magnet recesses so that the moon can be assembled magnetically. I printed the pieces one of the edges and this seemed to work pretty well. 

I go over some of the steps in the Blender Con 24 video https://youtu.be/m55iR8__tZc?si=skd76aY7AqldQBsk&t=1574

If there is sufficient interest (read sufficient downloads and makes), I will post a full length modeling video. 

I would love to see prints with different colors and even different filaments, I am especially interested if someone wants to tackle this with TPU.

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