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Framed Print of Great Comet of 1861, artwork
The Great Comet of 1861 formally designated C/1861 J1 and 1861 II, was a comet that was visible to the naked eye for approximately 3 months. It was categorized as a Great Comet, one of eight in the 19th century.It was discovered by John Tebbutt of Windsor, New South Wales, Australia, on May 13, 1861, with an apparent magnitude of +4, a month before perihelion (June 11). It was not visible in the northern hemisphere until June 29, but it arrived before word of the comets discovery.The comet of 1861 interacted with the Earth in an almost unprecedented way. For two days, when the comet was at its closest (0.1326 AU), the Earth was actually within the comets tail, and streams of cometary material converging towards the distant nucleus could be seen. By day also the comets gas and dust even obscured the Sun. By the middle of August the comet was no longer visible to the naked eye, but it was visible in telescopes until May 1862. An elliptical orbit with a period of about 400 years was calculated, which would indicate a previous appearance about the middle of the 15th century, and a return in the 23rd century.As of 1992 this Great Comet had traveled more than 100 AU from the Sun, making it even further away than dwarf planet Eris. It will come to aphelion around 2063. Science Photo Library features Science and Medical images including photos and illustrations. © Detlev van Ravenswaay
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Bring the wonders of the universe into your home with Media Storehouse's Framed Prints featuring the artwork of "The Great Comet of 1861" by Detlev van Ravenswaay from Science Photo Library. This image captures the beauty and mystery of one of the most famous celestial events in history. The Great Comet of 1861, also known as C/1861 J1 and 1861 II, was visible to the naked eye for an impressive three months and left a lasting impression on scientists and stargazers alike. Our framed prints are meticulously crafted to bring out the vivid colors and intricate details of this iconic artwork, making it a must-have for any space enthusiast or art collector.
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Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm 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: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 17.2cm (9.6" x 6.8")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
