Poster Print : Donatis Comet, 1858
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Donatis Comet, 1858
Comet Donati, artwork, 1858. This long period comet was discovered by Giovanni Donati in June 1858. It reached its closest point to Earth at a distance of 0.5 AU ( half an astronomical unit, 1 AU = 1 Earth-Sun distance) on 9 October of the same year. The comets head was estimated to have a magnitude between 0 and -1
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Comet Night Sky Solar System 1858 Donati Giovanni Donati Physical
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Discover the wonders of the universe with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints. Feast your eyes on the breathtaking artwork of Comet Donati, captured in 1858 by Giovanni Donati. This long-period comet reached its closest approach to Earth, coming within half an astronomical unit. Bring this stunning celestial event into your home or office with our high-quality poster prints, perfect for inspiring awe and igniting curiosity about the mysteries of the cosmos.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 39.5cm (23.4" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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 remarkable Donatis Comet of 1858, a celestial masterpiece discovered by the brilliant Giovanni Donati in June of that year. With its long period orbit, this comet made its closest approach to Earth at an astonishing distance of only 0.5 AU on October 9th. The artwork beautifully captures the essence of this cosmic wonder, depicting its radiant head with an estimated magnitude between 0 and -1. The intricate details bring to life the ethereal glow emitted by this extraordinary visitor from our solar system. Steeped in history and astronomical significance, this illustration serves as a testament to humanity's enduring fascination with the mysteries of space. It transports us back to a time when scientific exploration was intertwined with artistic expression. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing piece, we are reminded of our place in the vastness of the universe and how these celestial events have shaped our understanding of physics and astronomy throughout history. Science Photo Library has once again provided us with a window into both the physical beauty and intellectual curiosity that define our relationship with comets like Donatis. Let it inspire awe within you as you contemplate the wonders that lie beyond our night sky.
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