Polyhedron model showing the icosahedron and one of its 58 stellations
- Made:
- 1986-1987 in Nottingham
- maker:
- John L. Hudson
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Polyhedron model showing the icosahedron and one of its 58
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© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Polyhedron model showing the icosahedron and one of its 58 stellations, by John L. Hudson, Nottingham, England, United Kingdom, 1986-1987
These exquisite models form part of the set made by John Hudson for the Museum between 1986 and 1987. Stellating a polyhedron means extending elements such as edges or face planes until they meet each other. The new figure is a stellation of the original. It was not until 1938 that all 59 possible stellations of the icosahedron were listed. These two are the 9th and the 14th respectively.
Details
- Category:
- Mathematics
- Object Number:
- 1987-898/31
- Materials:
- cardboard
- Measurements:
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overall: 140 mm x 140 mm x 140 mm,
- type:
- mathematical model and geometrical model
- credit:
- Mr J.L.Hudson
