Antique Framed Print : Maffei I and II galaxies
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Maffei I and II galaxies
Maffei I and II galaxies. North is at top. Maffei I (red, centre right) is an elliptical galaxy, Maffei II (centre left) is classified as a barred spiral. Both are thought to be around 8 to 10 million light years from Earth. They are part of a group (the Maffei I Group) that comprises some 20 galaxies. This group is thought to be a subgroup of the Local Group of galaxies, the group that contains our Milky Way. The group is thought to have been flung away from the Local Group after an interaction with the Andromeda galaxy (not seen). These two galaxies lie in the plane of the Milky Way, and are thus obscured by dust. They were only discovered in 1968. Photographed by the 1.22-metre Oschin Telescope at Mount Palomar, California, USA
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21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.1cm x 23.3cm (14.6" x 9.2")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the mesmerizing Maffei I and II galaxies, revealing their hidden beauty that lies within the plane of our Milky Way. With North positioned at the top, Maffei I takes its place in the center right, emanating a striking red hue as an elliptical galaxy. On the other hand, Maffei II graces the center left with its enchanting presence, classified as a barred spiral. These celestial wonders reside approximately 8 to 10 million light years away from Earth and are part of a larger group known as the Maffei I Group. Comprising around 20 galaxies in total, this group is believed to be a subgroup of our very own Local Group which encompasses our beloved Milky Way. The intriguing history behind these two galaxies adds another layer of fascination. It is thought that they were flung away from the Local Group following an interaction with Andromeda galaxy (not visible in this image). However, due to their positioning within the Milky Way's plane and being shrouded by dust particles, their existence remained concealed until their discovery in 1968. Captured by the remarkable 1.22-meter Oschin Telescope located at Mount Palomar in California, USA; this awe-inspiring photograph provides us with a glimpse into distant realms of astrophysics and galactic marvels. Let your imagination soar among these stars as you explore this extraordinary snapshot captured by Science Photo Library.
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