The Moon Sphere study maps lunar surface topography onto polyhedral geometries using NASA orbiter data. Similar to the Molahedrons Mars mapping research, this investigation projects Moon surface relief onto various three-dimensional forms while incorporating node connector research. The study integrates two research directions. Lunar topographic data provides the surface information, while node classification algorithms enable hybrid construction methods. The geometric forms combine 3D printed connectors with structural elements, testing assembly approaches where digital and traditional fabrication meet. The research explores how Moon surface features translate across different polyhedral substrates and how connector systems adapt to varied geometric configurations. The investigation establishes methods for combining planetary data visualization with practical construction approaches developed through node structure studies.
Photography: 2017 Phillip C. Reiner
