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GrahamTG — Helio Gyro Solar powered probe
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Published: 2017-03-06 21:36:04 +0000 UTC; Views: 3399; Favourites: 120; Downloads: 111
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Model by Nick Stevens, scene lighting and post by me.Rendered in Lightwave3d.
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Comments: 8
Beautiful. I've been waiting for a heliogyro for a long time...
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I'm not sure I buy the idea, but the picture is stunning.
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That is a stirring and striking image - it invites but is modest
That is no easy feat!
The sun-glare is divine here - makes me think of Syd Mead!!
And that purple ozone on the planet - gorgeous
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Thank you, you've made my day. I always appreciate your comments.
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The solar panels are loose sheets, unwound and kept ridge through centripetal (centrifugal?) force? Simple but ingenious.
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Kind of. Have a look at this little video put together by the model maker, it explains how it all works www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDfaJf…
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