Put the Moon on Your Desk
A new project allows users to display a miniature version of the Moon on their desks. This device uses a circular display and takes into account local time and geographical location to show an accurate representation of the Moon's appearance. Users can choose between a personal photograph of the Moon or imagery from NASA for the display.
- ▪The device features a circular display and is powered by an ESP32-S3.
- ▪It calculates the Moon's appearance based on local time, latitude, and longitude.
- ▪Users can opt to use a personal photograph or NASA imagery for the display.
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| Publication time | Wed, 20 May 2026 15:30:26 +0000 |
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Put The Moon On Your Desk No comments by: Julian Scheffers May 20, 2026 Title: Copy Short Link: Copy Most people take the Moon for granted, not considering its slow cycle where the sun gradually illuminates different parts of it. A recent project from [Karsten Mueller] helps you keep our nearest celestial neighbor in mind by putting a tiny version on your desk. (German) The device itself is made with a circular display, an ESP32-S3, and a simple 3D printed case. But the interesting part is the software — it’s not just a moon phase display, it actually takes your local time, latitude and longitude into account.
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