Glass Coaster : Galileo passing an asteroid
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Galileo passing an asteroid
Artists impression of the Galileo spacecraft passing an asteroid on its way to study the planet Jupiter. Galileo is due to be launched by the space shuttle on October 12, 1989. It is scheduled to fly through the asteroid belt on its way to Jupiter, though it will pass no closer than a few million kilometres to any known asteroid. The artwork shows Jupiter as the small orange circle beyond the asteroid
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Media ID 6425293
© JULIAN BAUM/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
Asteroid Cosmology Space Craft
Glass Coaster
Individual Glass Coaster. Stylish and elegant polished safety glass, toughened and heat resistant (10x10cm, 7mm thick). Price shown is per individual coaster.
Individual Glass Coaster. Elegant polished safety toughened glass and heat resistant, matching Place Mats are also available
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 7.6cm x 5.7cm (3" x 2.2")
Estimated Product Size is 10cm x 10cm (3.9" x 3.9")
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 artwork captures the awe-inspiring journey of Galileo, the groundbreaking spacecraft on its way to unravel the mysteries of Jupiter. In this artist's impression, we witness a momentous encounter as Galileo gracefully passes an asteroid in the vast expanse of space. The image portrays Galileo's imminent departure from Earth, set to be launched by the space shuttle on October 12,1989. As Galileo ventures through the asteroid belt en route to Jupiter, it navigates with precision and caution, ensuring a safe passage while tantalizingly close to these celestial bodies. Although maintaining a distance of several million kilometers from any known asteroid, this fleeting rendezvous showcases humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and exploration. The artwork also offers us a glimpse into our destination - Jupiter appears as a small orange circle beyond the asteroid. This distant giant planet beckons Galileo forward with its majestic allure and promises untold scientific discoveries awaiting our arrival. Through this mesmerizing blend of astronomy and artistry, Science Photo Library invites us to reflect upon our place in the cosmos and marvel at mankind's insatiable curiosity for understanding our universe. As we gaze upon this print capturing Galileo passing an asteroid, we are reminded that human ingenuity knows no bounds when it comes to venturing into uncharted territories in search of answers that lie among distant stars.
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