The Parabol Stars study investigates parabolic mirrors placed on polyhedral faces. The research explores how different sized mirrors organize across various polyhedral forms with focal points aligned to create optical stellations. Each parabolic mirror focuses light into cone shapes. When made visible through fog or similar media, these light cones create an additional stellation layer around the physical structure. The investigation tests how polyhedral geometry governs mirror placement and focal point alignment. The study examines which polyhedra accommodate parabolic mirror arrangements and how face geometry affects optical properties. The research establishes relationships between physical polyhedral form and its light-based stellation counterpart. The structure assembles through the 3D node connector system, testing how optical components integrate with wireframe construction methods.
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