Polyhedron model showing the icosahedron and one of its 58 stellations

Made:
1986-1987 in Nottingham
maker:
John L. Hudson
Polyhedron model showing the icosahedron and one of its 58

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Polyhedron model showing the icosahedron and one of its 58
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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:
1987-898/42
Materials:
complete and cardboard
type:
mathematical model and geometrical model
credit:
Mr J.L.Hudson