{"product_id":"nasa-replica-1-cm-scale-cube","title":"NASA Style 1 cm Scale Cube","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Standard for Meteorite Photography\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA Scale Cube is the universal 1 cm x 1 cm x 1 cm size reference for meteorites and other geological specimens. It provides an immediate sense of scale while adding the clean, professional look seen in scientific publications and collection catalogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eWhether you’re photographing a new acquisition, documenting a sale, or simply displaying your favorite specimen, a proper scale cube is one of the simplest ways to elevate your photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Brief History of this Design\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eNASA developed this specific 1-centimeter scale cube design as a standardized photographic reference for documenting geological and planetary samples. Its compact size, bold black-and-white markings, and visibility from multiple angles made it ideal for photographing rocks without distracting from the specimen itself. These exact style scale cubes were used in the Lunar Receiving Lab to photograph moon rocks returned from the Apollo missions, and at ANSMET during recovery of Antarctic meteorites. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/5700\/0292\/files\/Screenshot_2026-08-18_at_9.50.40_PM_600x600.png?v=1787104259\" alt=\"A Basaltic Moon Rock Collected During Apollo 15\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Lunar Sample Returned from the Apollo 15 Mission, with NASA Scale Cube\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe markings on a NASA scale cube are directional. The six faces are labeled \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eT, B, N, S, E, and W\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTop, Bottom, North, South, East, and West\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. That makes the cube useful for much more than simply showing size. When a meteorite is photographed with the cube kept in a consistent orientation, the letters provide a permanent reference for how the specimen was positioned. A researcher or collector can identify which side of the specimen was facing north, south, east, or west, as well as its top and bottom. That's ideal for photographing specimens in situ or after recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eToday, meteorite researchers, museums, universities, classification laboratories, and collectors around the world routinely use scale cubes.\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSave when Buying More!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eQuantity discounts are available when purchasing multiple cubes (great for displays or dealers). \u003cem\u003eThese discounts are applied automatically when you add to your cart. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e    • Save \u003cstrong\u003e10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e%\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e when purchasing \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 or more\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e cubes\u003cbr\u003e    • Save \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e20%\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e when purchasing \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e20 or more\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ecubes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustom sizes, colors, bulk orders, and wholesale pricing are available. Please \u003ca href=\"mailto:chris@midnightmeteorites.com\"\u003econtact me\u003c\/a\u003e for requirements and pricing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e* Stones shown on the stands are for display only and not included in the purchase. Scale cubes are tested to be accurate within 0.05cm.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Midnight Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"White Text on Black Cube","offer_id":49026018312292,"sku":"CUBE-NASA-WHTONBLK","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White Text on Galaxy Cube","offer_id":49026018345060,"sku":"CUBE-NASA-WHTONGLXY","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black Text on White Cube","offer_id":49026018377828,"sku":"CUBE-NASA-BLKONWHT","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/5700\/0292\/files\/NASA-Black-Group_95fc8913-b76d-44a5-9d4e-164db006d695.jpg?v=1787104844","url":"https:\/\/midnightmeteorites.com\/products\/nasa-replica-1-cm-scale-cube","provider":"Midnight Meteorites","version":"1.0","type":"link"}