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Framed Print : Director of Cambridge Observatory, Massachusetts, using the reflecting telescope

Director of Cambridge Observatory, Massachusetts, using the reflecting telescope



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Director of Cambridge Observatory, Massachusetts, using the reflecting telescope

Director of Cambridge Observatory, Massachusetts, using the reflecting telescope on the Rocky Mountains to watch the launch of the space capsule Columbiad. From Jules Verne De la Terre a la Lune, Paris, 1865. Wood engraving

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Media ID 9766013

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1865 Cambridge Capsule Director Fiction Flight Jules Launch Literature Lune Massachusetts Mountains Observatory Paris Reflecting Rocky Science Telescope Terre Verne Watch Wood Columbiad


14"x12" (38x32cm) Modern Frame

Bring the wonders of the universe into your home with Media Storehouse's Framed Prints featuring this captivating image from Universal Images Group. Witness the Director of Cambridge Observatory, Massachusetts, in action as he observes the launch of the space capsule Columbiad from the Rocky Mountains with the help of a reflecting telescope. This timeless photograph, showcased in a high-quality frame, is sure to inspire awe and curiosity in any space enthusiast or science lover. Order now and add a touch of cosmic charm to your living space.

Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (38x32cm). 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: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller

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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.3cm x 24.4cm (6.8" x 9.6")

Estimated Product Size is 32.5cm x 37.6cm (12.8" x 14.8")

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
This print captures the Director of Cambridge Observatory, Massachusetts, immersed in his work. With intense focus, he peers through the reflecting telescope perched on the majestic Rocky Mountains. The year is 1865, and this scene is inspired by Jules Verne's literary masterpiece "De la Terre a la Lune" (From Earth to the Moon). In this fictional tale set in Paris, Verne takes us on an extraordinary journey into space. The observatory director symbolizes humanity's insatiable curiosity about what lies beyond our planet. As he watches with bated breath, a momentous event unfolds before him - the launch of the space capsule Columbiad. Wood engraving techniques beautifully bring this scene to life, capturing both its scientific significance and artistic allure. This image embodies a fusion of literature and science that was characteristic of Verne's works. While not directly linked to any commercial use or company promotion, this photograph serves as a visual testament to human ingenuity and our eternal quest for knowledge. It reminds us that even in 1865 when space travel seemed like pure fiction, there were visionaries who dared to dream big. Today we can look back at this historical moment captured through artistry and appreciate how far we have come in exploring outer space since then.

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