Bathsheba Sculpture

Star Map cube

Our Neighborhood, 10 Lightyears to the Inch

The Star Map Crystal is a cosmic paperweight: a 3" glass cube laser etched with a 3D map of all stars within 5 parsecs of the sun.

Whether you're an astronomer, a science fiction reader, or just like to know where you stand, this cube is essential equipment. If yours is a spacefaring civilization, you need one.

The Star Map ships with a key describing each star and symbol.

This way to the galactic core.

Art, Science and Technology

Bathsheba Grossman is an internationally collected artist, working with new and old technology to make sculptures in many materials. Equally at home with modeling clay and stereolithographic prototyping, she brings science and art together beautifully.

To draw this map, pulses from a focused laser beam are directed into the blank glass. Each pulse of the beam passes freely through the glass except at its focal point, where the concentrated energy causes a tiny fracture. These microscopic sparkles catch the light, forming a permanent map floating inside the crystal.

The star map ships with clear rubber feet, to avoid scratches on your desk or mantel. Without a stand, it works best against a dark background.

Star Map crystal - $85

Don't Leave Earth Without It!

For anyone who loves the universe and wants to know our neighborhood better, the Star Map Crystal is a must-have.



White light stand - $21 Let your stars shine. This sleek piano-finish stand uses LEDs that are cool, long-lasting, bright by day or night, and use little energy.