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This paraboloid is constructed from affine hexagons (6 sided polygons). The three polygons at the centre are all congruent and mutually orthogonal although the geometric construction technique does not require them to be so.
When affine hexagons are used in this construction technique, the result is a paraboloid. When affine polygons with more than 6 sides are used in this construction technique, the result is a hyperboloid.
Useful in teaching geometry.
Created by [David Hall](https://sketchfab.com/davidhall). This model has been used under a [Creative Commons Attribution license](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode).