Laying Out

 

Points On A Sphere

by

 

 

John W. Cobb

 

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Table Of Contents

 

Background. 3

Determining The Top And Bottom Points On A Sphere. 4

Determining The 6 Main Points On A Sphere. 4

Determining 8 Clearance Points On A Sphere. 5

Determining 8 Equidistant Points On A Sphere. 6

Determining 12 Primary Points On A Sphere. 7

Determining 20 Constellation Points On A Sphere. 8

Figure 1. 10

Calculations For Polyhedra. 11

Summary Of Formulas. 16

Table Of Equidistant Points. 17

References. 18