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Apollo 11 Command Module

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The Apollo 11 Command Module, “Columbia,” was the living quarters for the three-person crew during most of the first manned lunar landing mission in July 1969. On July 16, 1969, Neil Armstrong, Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin and Michael Collins were launched from Cape Kennedy atop a Saturn V rocket.

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The 3-D scanning process for the command module was extremely challenging. The module is composed of reflective surfaces that 3-D capture devices do not read well. Its interior dashboards are made up of many components that are delicate and intricate, which also presents a challenge for many 3-D capture devices. Because of the complicated nature of this scan, the Smithsonian 3-D team worked with its technology partner, Autodesk Inc., a leader in cloud-based 3-D design and engineering software.

The Apollo 11 Command Capsule Digitization Story

To mark the 47th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon-landing mission, the Smithsonian has made available a high-resolution 3-D scan of the command module “Columbia,” the spacecraft that carried astronauts Neil Armstrong, Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin and Michael Collins to the moon. This highly detailed model allows anyone with an internet connection to explore the entire craft including its intricate interior, which is not possible when viewing the artifact in the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum. The Smithsonian is also making the data files of the model available for download so it can be 3-D printed or viewed with virtual-reality goggles.

The scanning allowed for the curatorial and collections team to get glimpses of the interior of the Command Module that they had not previously seen. Protective covering over the hatch opening of the Command Module has only been removed a handful of times since the artifact came into the collection in 1971. During the scanning they rediscovered a number of instances of “astronaut graffiti” not previously known to the museum. Seeing such details and studying the text have enabled curators to enhance their understanding of how the missions were conducted.

With current internet speeds the model we are able to deliver for viewing online represents only a fraction of the actual data we collected. Want to see more? You can download the medium resolution files model below and view them using a free version of ReMake software. We are also working to make higher resolution models and raw scan data available for download in the near future, please check back soon for updates. Also check out all of our latest 3D downloads at 3d.si.edu/browser .

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We strive to make “least interpreted” data available for download so that students and scholars alike can understand how we arrived at our final visualizations. Perhaps you will come up with your own use of these datasets. As such we will be making photogrammetry images, raw scan data as well as foundational composited models available for download.

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In May 2017, a team of eight 3D scanning experts from the Smithsonian’s Digitization Program Office and collections staff from the National Air and Space Museum set out to capture a comprehensive 3D dataset of the largest museum artifact ever to be digitized: Space Shuttle Discovery . It took six tireless weeks to capture Space Shuttle Discovery , inside and out.

An epic project creates an epic amount of data, 4.2 TB to be precise. These datasets were created using a variety of capture techniques including laser scanning, structured light scanning, and photogrammetry. Though the team captured the entire shuttle during this project, processing the data into viewable 3D models is a daunting project in itself. To date, only the exterior has been fully processed, and it is viewable and downloadable online now. You can view it below or on the DPO website .

The primary digitization technique used in this project was photogrammetry, a 3D capture process that involves taking many photographs of an object from as many angles as possible, making sure to capture every crevice and detail. These photos are then fed into specialized software that recognizes landmarks in the photographs and uses them to reconstruct the object in 3D space. This process can be done very simply through a camera phone or, in the case of the Smithsonian, it can be done through a highly precise process meant to capture the objects in archival quality.

To achieve the level of detail desired, the capture team used 50 megapixel cameras and captured the surface of the shuttle in predefined sections, with a 60% overlap between photographs. This required precise planning and coordination between the capture technicians and collections staff, who were spread out  on the ground, in lifts up to 60 feet in the air, and working inside the shuttle crew areas and cargo bay. For an understanding of the scope of coverage in the project, it took over 27,000 photos to capture the entire exterior surface of the shuttle, and 18,000 to capture the interior.

The software visualization below shows some of the 27,000 images that went into creating the exterior model of the shuttle. The white triangles indicate the individual positions the cameras were in when they took each photograph.

The data created from this project is providing unprecedented access to an object to which many people have a personal or emotional connection. 

During my time capturing the underside of the shuttle, I spoke to a lot of people about Discovery and our work: Since I was down on the ground near where the public could stand to view the shuttle, I received a lot of questions about what we were doing. On two separate occasions, someone asked me, from behind the stanchions, if I could see a specific serial number on a tile from my vantage point. These two individuals had family members that were a part of the huge team of scientists and engineers that built this shuttle. They had personal family ties to specific parts of the shuttle, and could point to those tiles to understand their family’s part in creating this piece of American aerospace history.

Smithsonian's Digitzation Program Office collect 3D data of Space Shuttle  Discovery.

For the safety of the shuttle, people cannot walk underneath it in the gallery. The public can experience the magnificent object by walking around it from the ground level or up on surrounding walkways in its hangar at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. Thanks to the technology collaborations created through this project with Sketchfab and Cesium , you can now go online and zoom in to analyze the surface of the shuttle, down to the serial numbers on the tiles. Cutting edge online 3D viewing tools, like Sketchfab’s massive model viewer , allow users to load this huge dataset gradually as they zoom in, as seen in the tweet below.

Through a #SmithsonianOpenAccess collaboration with @Sketchfab you can now inspect the MASSIVE @airandspace Space Shuttle Discovery #3d data down to the serial numbers on the tiles! https://t.co/DG5iIg3BLq @smithsonian #openaccess pic.twitter.com/YLlZ5VlKse — Smithsonian 3D (@3D_Digi_SI) March 2, 2020

The capture team spent two weeks capturing the inside of the shuttle in the same intricate detail as the outside. This data is currently being processed and will be online to view soon. In the meantime, you can experience the inside of the shuttle with a VR headset thanks to a collaboration with Google and their experimental Light Fields VR technology , or through a 360 video hosted by astronauts Charlie Bolden and Kathy Sullivan, who flew on Discovery in 1990. 

Through the collaborations with Sketchfab, Cesium, and Google, we are able to share a piece of human history in breathtaking detail with anyone with an internet connection. Not only can the data be viewed, but thanks to the recent Smithsonian’s Open Access Initiative, this data can be downloaded and remixed by anyone, for free, without asking permission. This project was made possible by generous support provided by Meredith Siegfried Madden and Dr. Peter Madden. Access more of the Smithsonian’s 3D open access data.

We rely on the generous support of donors, sponsors, members, and other benefactors to share the history and impact of aviation and spaceflight, educate the public, and inspire future generations.  With your help, we can continue to preserve and safeguard the world’s most comprehensive collection of artifacts representing the great achievements of flight and space exploration.

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Explore America’s Roadside Wonders and More Lively Programs in July

Beat the heat with Smithsonian Associates’ expansive roster of classes, programs and tours

Lisa K. Friedman

Smithsonian Associates offers innovative, engaging learning experiences for people of all ages. Hundreds of online and in-person lectures, seminars, performances, hands-on studio arts classes, one-of-a-kind study tours and children’s programs are offered annually. To view the Smithsonian Associates digital program guide, visit  smithsonianassociates.org .

Tuesday, July 9  

The Origins of Western Art: From the Paleolithic Through the Aegean Bronze Age: In the first of a four-session course, art historian Renee Gondek discusses art of the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods, a time when the ancient peoples of the Mediterranean created some of the first paintings and sculptures. Visit the early cave paintings from Lascaux and explore the mystery of the monumental sculpture, Stonehenge in England during this fascinating afternoon course. Participants in the Smithsonian World Art History Certificate program earn 1 credit. This program will be held online from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET. $100-$110  

Art + History: John Trumbull’s The Surrender of Lord Cornwallis: Study the great works of art in their historical context with Paul Glenshaw, a popular Smithsonian speaker, and Revolutionary War scholar Iris de Rode. This lively discussion delves into the time of the artist, explores the present he inhabited, and considers what shaped his vision. Participants in the Smithsonian World Art History Certificate program earn 1/2 credit. This program is presented on Zoom from 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. ET $25-$30

Wednesday, July 10

Roadside Attractions: Reasons to Stretch Your Legs: Visit some of the often-bizarre sights across America with travel expert Bill Cleven and find out what tales are behind these iconic and memorable sights. From the Giant Blue Whale of Catoosa to the worlds largest wind chime in Casey, Illinois, Clevlen shows us a bit of what we might see when we divert off the highway to stretch our legs. This program is presented on Zoom from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET. $25-$30

Thursday, July 11

Ships of State: Presidents at Sea: In this revealing discussion, veteran White House correspondent and historian Ken Walsh provides an illustrated history of presidents and their relationships to the sea, as well as the maritime experiences that have left an indelible mark on the fabric of American leadership. This program is presented on Zoom from 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET. $20-$25

Sunday, July 14

German Expressionism and the Modernist Impulse: During this afternoon program, senior lecturer at the National Gallery of Art, David Gariff explores the vital role that German and Austrian Expressionism played in the tumultuous period leading up to WWI and discusses how they provided a fertile ground for the emergence of new visual languages for the artists that followed. Participants in the World Art History Certificate program earn 1/2 credit. This program is presented on Zoom from 3 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. ET. $20-$25

Armor of the Samurai at the Virginia Museum of Fine Art: Travel to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond with historian Justin M. Jacobs for an awe-inspiring look at Japan’s exquisitely crafted samurai armor from one of the largest and finest collections in the world. A three-course sit-down lunch is included. Participants in the World Art History Certificate program earn 1/2 credit. Tour participants meet at the Holiday Inn Capitol at 550 C St. SW in Washington, D.C. at 7:45 a.m. $200-$250

In Search of America: Travels with Charley (and Clay): Retrace John Steinbeck’s Travels with Charlie tour with historian Clay Jenkinson as he examines Steinbeck's extraordinary account of his road trip and his own attempt to make sense of what Steinbeck called "this monster country." Jenkinson will soon be traveling the country, listening and reporting on the many voices of America’s past, present, and future. This program is presented on Zoom from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET. $35-$40

Tuesday, July 16

The Jazzmen: Share a lively evening with Larry Tye, author of The Jazzmen: How Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Count Basie Transformed America , as he traces the story of how these revolutionary musicians orchestrated the chords that throbbed at the soul of 20th-century America, and, in the process, wrote the soundtrack for the civil rights movement. This program is presented on Zoom from 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. ET. $25-$30

Wednesday, July 17

Barbie: The History of America’s Best-Selling Doll: Join cultural historian Leslie Goddard and explore the history of Barbie, beginning with her inventor, Ruth Handler, who delves into the complex cultural battles Barbie has inspired over the decades. Learn how Barbie helped transform Mattel into one of the world’s most successful toy companies. This program is presented on Zoom from 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. ET. $25-$30

The Sublimely Subversive Cinema of Billy Wilder: Enjoy a presentation by film historian Max Alvarez who offers a sprawling tribute to the laughter and intensity of the great Billy Wilder, a screenwriter with a gift for provocation and dark humor as well as a knack for sophisticated adult romps, making him, many respects, ultimate commentator on American culture. This program is presented on Zoom from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET. $30-$35

Thursday, July 18

Cities of the Bible: Weaving together biblical archaeology, history and personal experience, Robert Cargill, assistant professor of classics and religious studies at the University of Iowa, leads a fascinating tour through Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Qumran, Babylon, Athens, Alexandria and Rome to reveal how their stories shed new light on the Bible. This program is presented on Zoom from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. ET. $20-$25

The Art of Breathing: Yogic Philosophy and Practices: Join Linda Lang, a certified yoga therapist, as she offers an opportunity to refine your experience of the breath as a time-honored calming strategy. Learn how to embrace yogic thinking and specific breath techniques to cultivate a healthier relationship with your body and mind. This afternoon program is presented on Zoom from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET. $25-$30

Tuesday, July 23

Among the Great Whites: Dive into the deep with journalist Susan Casey offers a presentation full of jaw-dropping images that’s part adventure tale and part natural history lesson. In it, she discusses her time spent among the great whites as well as the latest in great white shark research. This program is presented on Zoom from 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. ET. $25-$30

Quantum Mechanics Demystified: Learn how physicists really think with Sean Carroll, a theoretical physicist who is known for his unique approach to sharing physics with a broad audience. In this lecture, Carroll takes on quantum field theory—how modern physics describes nature at its most profound level. This program is presented on Zoom from 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET. $20-$25

Wednesday, July 24

The Magnificence of Mozart Concertos: Tune in as pianist and scholar Rachel Franklin explores how Mozart built the modern concerto form and shaped our contemporary expectations of virtuosity allied with expressive power, and finds intersections among classical and jazz music, film scores and the fine arts.   This is the first of two afternoon sessions, presented on Zoom from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. ET. $50-$60

Thursday, July 25

Court Life in 17th-Century London: A Visitor’s Guide: Go back in time with Robert Bucholz, a history professor at Loyola University, who evokes the experience of being present in a drawing room at Hampton Court Palace at the end of the Stuart Age when gathering meant an opportunity for increasing one’s power and, ultimately, catching the eye of the ruler. This program is presented on Zoom from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. ET. $20-$25

Friday, July 26

Under the Tuscan Sun: Summer Wine Vacation Adventures with a Top Sommelier : Spend a fascinating evening of wine and culture as you travel the world with sommelier Erik Segelbaum in a series of delectable wine-tasting adventures. The first session in the summer series focuses on Tuscany. The immersive program includes a curated personal tasting kit to enhance the experience. This program is presented on Zoom from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET. $70-$80

Monday, July 29

Krakow: Off the Beaten Path:   Wander around Krakow with tour guide and author Christopher Skutela who leads you off the beaten path in the city, revealing sites where tourists don’t tend to go. Explore historic neighborhoods and get a breath of fresh air at Kosciuszko Mound and Bielany Hermitage and Woods. This afternoon program is presented on Zoom from 12 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. ET. $20-$25

The Battle of Remagen: A Pivotal Moment in WWII: Join military historian Mitch Yockelson as he shares the story of the Battle of Remagen—an intense battle for the Americans to cross the only remaining bridge spanning the Rhine River—and learn how this pivotal action ultimately shortened the war in Europe. This program is presented on Zoom from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. ET. $20-$25

Wednesday, July 31

Thomas Jefferson and the Nuances of Leadership: Examine the question of what a wealthy, white, slave-owning aristocrat has to teach us about the nature of American leadership, especially political leadership, with historian John Ragosta in this interesting evening program. Presented on Zoom from 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. ET. $20-$25

To view the Smithsonian Associates digital program guide, visit  smithsonianassociates.org . 

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Lisa K. Friedman is an author and essayist living in Washington, D.C. 

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Celebrate this steamy summer solstice inside at after-hour Smithsonian Museum events

WASHINGTON - Summer is here and is showering us with abundant sunlight and Smithsonian events. 

The museum powerhouse has held the festival since 2018 to celebrate the first official Saturday of the summer. The theme this year: Smithsonian’s Cosmic Journey, which commemorates the 25th anniversary of a space telescope, the Chandra X-ray Observatory, that has continued to capture photos of the cosmos since 1999.

Here’s everything you need to know about the free events on Saturday night:

The Smithsonian museums will remain open beyond their typical hours on Saturday to commemorate the summer season.

• African American History and Culture Museum: open until 10 p.m.
• American History Museum: open until 10 p.m.
• Arts and Industries Building: open until 11 p.m.
• Hirschhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden: open until 11 p.m.
• National Museum of the American Indian: open until 8 p.m.
• Natural History Museum: open until 10 p.m.
• National Air and Space Museum: open until 11 p.m.
• National Museum of Asian Art: open until midnight
• National Museum of African Art: open until midnight

Hofstra University is hosting its annual astronomy festival, allowing those in attendance to take a tour of the night sky. Dozens of telescopes will be set up throughout the Mall, allowing visitors to view Venus, star clusters, and the moon. Booths will be located around the premises with demonstrations, activities, handouts, and surprise guests from various astronomical societies.

Food trucks, beverages, and live music will mark the official start of the summer at the African Art Museum. Bands such as Eme & Heteru and Nkosenathi Koela who specialize in funk, Afrobeats, and traditional African music, will play at the event.

Enjoy some fresh fruit alongside artist Adele Kenworthy, whose produce stand explores the way sharing fruit is an act of love. The fruit stand will be around from 4 to 8 p.m. while poetry and stories are shared by an array of artists.

Pillars of Creation Star in New Visualization from NASA’s Hubble and Webb Telescopes

Made famous in 1995 by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, the Pillars of Creation in the heart of the Eagle Nebula have captured imaginations worldwide with their arresting, ethereal beauty.

Now, NASA has released a new 3D visualization of these towering celestial structures using data from NASA's Hubble and James Webb space telescopes. This is the most comprehensive and detailed multiwavelength movie yet of these star-birthing clouds.

"By flying past and amongst the pillars, viewers experience their three-dimensional structure and see how they look different in the Hubble visible-light view versus the Webb infrared-light view," explained principal visualization scientist Frank Summers of the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) in Baltimore, who led the movie development team for NASA's Universe of Learning . "The contrast helps them understand why we have more than one space telescope to observe different aspects of the same object."

Image: Hubble Model and Webb Model

The four Pillars of Creation, made primarily of cool molecular hydrogen and dust, are being eroded by the fierce winds and punishing ultraviolet light of nearby hot, young stars. Finger-like structures larger than the solar system protrude from the tops of the pillars. Within these fingers can be embedded, embryonic stars. The tallest pillar stretches across three light-years, three-quarters of the distance between our Sun and the next nearest star.

The movie takes visitors into the three-dimensional structures of the pillars. Rather than an artistic interpretation, the video is based on observational data from a science paper led by Anna McLeod, an associate professor at the University of Durham in the United Kingdom. McLeod also served as a scientific advisor on the movie project.

"The Pillars of Creation were always on our minds to create in 3D. Webb data in combination with Hubble data allowed us to see the Pillars in more complete detail," said production lead Greg Bacon of STScI. "Understanding the science and how to best represent it allowed our small, talented team to meet the challenge of visualizing this iconic structure."

Image: Pillars of Creation Visualization

The new visualization helps viewers experience how two of the world's most powerful space telescopes work together to provide a more complex and holistic portrait of the pillars. Hubble sees objects that glow in visible light, at thousands of degrees. Webb's infrared vision, which is sensitive to cooler objects with temperatures of just hundreds of degrees, pierces through obscuring dust to see stars embedded in the pillars.

"When we combine observations from NASA’s space telescopes across different wavelengths of light, we broaden our understanding of the universe," said Mark Clampin, Astrophysics Division director at NASA Headquarters in Washington. "The Pillars of Creation region continues to offer us new insights that hone our understanding of how stars form. Now, with this new visualization, everyone can experience this rich, captivating landscape in a new way."

Produced for NASA by STScI with partners at Caltech/IPAC, and developed by the AstroViz Project of NASA's Universe of Learning, the 3D visualization is part of a longer, narrated video that combines a direct connection to the science and scientists of NASA's Astrophysics missions with attention to the needs of an audience of youth, families, and lifelong learners. It enables viewers to explore fundamental questions in science, experience how science is done, and discover the universe for themselves.

Several stages of star formation are highlighted in the visualization. As viewers approach the central pillar, they see at its top an embedded, infant protostar glimmering bright red in infrared light. Near the top of the left pillar is a diagonal jet of material ejected from a newborn star. Though the jet is evidence of star birth, viewers can't see the star itself. Finally, at the end of one of the left pillar's protruding "fingers" is a blazing, brand-new star.

Video: Pillars of Creation Visualization

A bonus product from this visualization is a new 3D printable model of the Pillars of Creation . The base model of the four pillars used in the visualization has been adapted to the STL file format, so that viewers can download the model file and print it out on 3D printers. Examining the structure of the pillars in this tactile and interactive way adds new perspectives and insights to the overall experience.

More visualizations and connections between the science of nebulas and learners can be explored through other products produced by NASA's Universe of Learning such as ViewSpace , a video exhibit that is currently running at almost 200 museums and planetariums across the United States. Visitors can go beyond video to explore the images produced by space telescopes with interactive tools now available for museums and planetariums.

NASA's Universe of Learning materials are based upon work supported by NASA under award number NNX16AC65A to the Space Telescope Science Institute, working in partnership with Caltech/IPAC, Pasadena, California, Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian, Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Jet Propulsion Laboratory, La Cañada Flintridge, California.

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