Poster Print : Earliest recording of a European meteorite
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Earliest recording of a European meteorite
Earliest recorded European meteorite. Medieval manuscript page which is the first to record a meteorite (shown in woodcut image at top). It fell near Ensisheim, a town in Alsace which is now in France, on the morning of 7 November 1492. The " thunderstone" was interpreted as a sign of Gods anger. It is thought that the meteorite weighed almost 130 kilogrammes (kg), of which a 55 kg mass remains. The meteorite was a stony chondrite type; chondrites make up about 86% of the solar systems meteorites. About 500 meteorites hit Earth each year, but most fall in the sea or remote regions & go unrecorded. Meteorites were not widely accepted as having an extraterrestrial origin until 1803
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Cosmology Earliest Meteorite Printing Record Wood Cut
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Discover the fascinating history of science with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring the Earliest Recorded European Meteorite. This captivating print showcases a medieval manuscript page from Science Photo Library, the first known documentation of a meteorite event in Europe. With intricate woodcut detail, this poster transport you back in time, offering a glimpse into the curiosity and wonder that fueled scientific discovery. Add this unique and thought-provoking piece to your home or office for a daily reminder of the enduring allure of the natural world.
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 40.9cm x 59.4cm (16.1" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
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 showcases the earliest recorded European meteorite, a significant medieval manuscript page that forever changed our understanding of celestial phenomena. The woodcut image at the top depicts the momentous event when this extraordinary meteorite fell near Ensisheim, a town in Alsace (now France), on the fateful morning of 7 November 1492. Dubbed as the "thunderstone" this awe-inspiring extraterrestrial rock was initially interpreted as a sign of divine anger by its witnesses. Weighing an astonishing 130 kilograms, only a remarkable mass of 55 kilograms remains today, preserving its historical significance. Belonging to the stony chondrite type, which constitutes approximately 86% of all known meteorites in our solar system, this early example revolutionized cosmology and deepened our fascination with space exploration. It is mind-boggling to think that around 500 meteorites impact Earth annually; however, most go unnoticed due to their descent into remote regions or vast oceans without being recorded. It wasn't until nearly three centuries later in 1803 that society widely accepted these celestial visitors as having an extraterrestrial origin. This mesmerizing artwork and printing from Science Photo Library immortalize not just an ancient cosmic event but also humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge about our universe's mysteries.
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