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Canvas Print : 100 inch Hooker Telescope
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100 inch Hooker Telescope
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Media ID 14127700
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Astronomical Astronomy Hooker Inch Optical Optics Telescope
20"x16" (50x40cm) Canvas Print
Bring the wonders of the universe into your home with our stunning Media Storehouse Canvas Prints featuring the 100 inch Hooker Telescope. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the awe-inspiring 100 inch Hooker Telescope in all its glory. The intricate details of the telescope are beautifully rendered in high-quality canvas, making it a breathtaking addition to any room. Each print is carefully crafted using premium materials and vibrant colors to ensure a long-lasting, museum-quality finish. Transform your space into a personal planetarium and ignite your imagination with this inspiring and educational artwork.
Ready to hang Premium Gloss Canvas Print. Our archival quality canvas prints are made from Polyester and Cotton mix and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "Gazing at the Stars: The 100-inch Hooker Telescope at Mount Wilson Observatory" The captivating image showcases the historic 100-inch Hooker Telescope, a marvel of astronomical engineering, nestled atop Mount Wilson Observatory in California. This telescope, named after its primary benefactor, millionaire philanthropist and astronomer, George Ellery Hale, revolutionized the field of astronomy with its groundbreaking capabilities. Constructed between 1931 and 1937, the Hooker Telescope was the largest reflecting telescope in the world at the time, boasting a primary mirror of 100 inches in diameter. Its innovative design, which included a new type of mirror-grinding technique and a unique mounting system, allowed for unprecedented clarity and precision in astronomical observations. The telescope's impressive capabilities led to numerous significant discoveries, including the first observation of quasars, the identification of Cepheid variable stars, and the determination of the Hubble constant, which provided crucial evidence for the expanding universe. This photograph, taken in the golden hour, highlights the telescope's grandeur and the breathtaking beauty of the observatory's surroundings. The image captures the essence of the Hooker Telescope's historical significance and its continued role in expanding our understanding of the universe. The 100-inch Hooker Telescope stands as a testament to human curiosity and ingenuity, demonstrating the power of scientific exploration and the awe-inspiring mysteries that lie beyond our reach. This photograph serves as a reminder of the profound impact that astronomical discoveries have had on our understanding of the universe and our place within it.
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