What is the significance of the astronomical buckyball?

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The discussion highlights the significance of the buckyball system, referencing a specific website that features animations related to it. The website, mentioned in "This Week's Finds..." #232, provides visual insights into the structure and properties of buckyballs. Users note that some animations are quite large, around 30 MB, which may affect loading times. The conversation emphasizes the fascination surrounding the buckyball and its implications in the field of chemistry and materials science. Overall, the buckyball's unique structure continues to intrigue researchers and enthusiasts alike.
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In another thread that I started, selfAdjoint had mentioned about the buckyball system. Well, I think this was the website he was talking about -
http://www.matapp.unimib.it/~ferrario/mov/index.html

I found the link in "This Week's Finds..." #232. Some animations are quite large (~30 MB).
 
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Yes, that was the site. Fascinating!
 

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