About LAstarworks

LAstarworks is a personal long‑term project created by Goran Mandić, also known as Limeniks. It combines astronomy, DIY engineering, 3D printing, and artistic expression into a single evolving story — built slowly, deliberately, and with a deep fascination for the night sky.

Based in the quiet rural village of Piljenice, surrounded by low light pollution and open horizons, LAstarworks grows as both a technical workshop and a creative space. Every part of the project — from mechanical design to visual storytelling — is built by hand, piece by piece.

The 3D‑Printed Astronaut Helmet

One of the central artistic‑scientific elements of LAstarworks is a full‑scale 3D‑printed astronaut helmet. It is designed as a hybrid between sculpture and functional technology: a symbolic representation of human exploration that also houses real astronomical hardware.

The helmet is printed in multiple PETG segments, assembled manually, and finished with high‑precision detailing inspired by EVA space suits. It is not just an object — it is a statement about curiosity, engineering, and imagination.

OpenAstroTracker Inside

Inside the helmet sits a complete OpenAstroTracker system — an open‑source GoTo mount capable of tracking celestial objects with impressive accuracy. By placing a real astronomical instrument inside a symbolic artistic form, the installation becomes a fusion of STEM and ART.

It represents the idea that science is not only a technical discipline, but also a creative and philosophical journey.

A Central Installation in Piljenice

The astronaut helmet will become the central outdoor installation in the LAstarworks garden in Piljenice — a small science‑art park in development. Surrounded by trees, open sky, and the quiet of rural life, the installation will serve as:

• a symbolic landmark of exploration,
• a functional astronomical instrument,
• a STEM educational piece,
• and an artistic sculpture illuminated by the night sky.

The goal is to create a place where visitors can experience astronomy not only through equipment, but through emotion, symbolism, and design.

Open Hardware, Open Sky

LAstarworks embraces open‑source tools, modular engineering, and accessible technology. The project demonstrates that advanced astronomical equipment can be built at home, with creativity, patience, and a willingness to experiment.

Over time, the garden in Piljenice will grow into a small science‑art environment — a place where technology, nature, and imagination coexist under the stars.

Thank you for visiting this corner of the universe called LAstarworks.