Updated 01/10/05
Paper Model of the Kepler Satellite
Updated 01/10/05
Paper Model of the Kepler Satellite
A new model as of Jan. 10, 2005
To build the model you need the following:
Kepler_Model_Instructions.pdf size=286kB
Photometer.pdf size=44.2kB
Photometer_parts.pdf size=50.1kB
Spacecraft_Base.pdf size=44.8kB
Spacecraft_parts.pdf size=288kB
The files for the model should be printed out on heavy stock paper such as glossy photo paper. Four sheets are needed. All pages use standard 8.5x11 inches paper size.
There are a few other materials needed, such as, a soda straw, 3 toothpicks and a small piece of heavy plastic from store packaging. Also, black paint and a glue stick.
Tools include a scissors, hand held hole punch, good straight edge, glue gun and an exacto-knife.
Have fun.
Important Note:
Each page has 6 inch long scales on them. If these are not 6 inches long when printed, check to make sure that your computer print options under Acrobat settings are NOT set to shrink or enlarge.
These are the settings to check on a PC.
These are the settings to check on a Macintosh
Curator: David Koch 
