I need a 3D sphere which consists of a core that can be 1/25 of the
radius or as small as possible and still be clearly visible. It should
have two outer layers of minimum visible thickness. I can provide a 2D
drawing which would probably simpler to understand. Ideally the sphere
should allow simple animation to be added such as strings of moving
points coming from the core and going to one of the poles of the
sphere and then moving along the surface.

You can try this in Open GL.
Easily you can do that using Open GL.

I am sure it is easy if you know how, which I don?t. What is open GL?

look up rhino, it is a rediculously easy to use 3d graphics
generater/studio... but best of all there is a free trial. yay.
problem solved.

heres the link--> http://download.mcneel.com/rhino/3.0/eval/default.asp

Hi,

I am a visual effects artist and I could do it for you in a snap.
Please provide me some images about what you need exactly.


Thanks!