Poster Print : Surface of Mercury
Poster Prints from Science Photo Library
Surface of Mercury
Surface of Mercury. Computer artwork of an asteroid impact crater on the surface of the planet Mercury. The Sun (upper right) and Earth (blue, left of Sun) are seen in the sky. Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun, orbiting at an average distance of 58 million kilometres, less than half the Earth-Sun distance. The solar wind blasts atoms from its rocky surface, forming a very thin atmosphere that is constantly lost to space. The surface temperature extremes are the greatest in the solar system, ranging (day-night) from 400 to -170 degrees Celsius. The Sun rises every 176 days (two Mercury years), but the stars move three times faster across the sky as Mercury takes 59 days to rotate on its axis
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Media ID 6426201
© CHRIS BUTLER/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
Crater Cratered Impact Crater Mercury Panoramic Planetary Planetary Science Rocky Solar System Surface Computer Artwork
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Discover the enchanting world of Mercury with our stunning Poster Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, "Surface of Mercury" by Science Photo Library, showcases a computer-generated representation of an asteroid impact crater against the backdrop of the planet's unique terrain. Witness the Sun's radiant glow in the upper right corner and the faint blue hue of Earth in the sky, left of the Sun. Bring the wonders of space into your home or office with our high-quality, vibrant prints. A mesmerizing addition to any room.
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 25.6cm (23.4" x 10.1")
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 stunning print captures the rugged and cratered surface of Mercury, the closest planet to the Sun. In this computer artwork, an asteroid impact crater takes center stage, showcasing the violent history that has shaped this celestial body. The Sun shines brightly in the upper right corner, casting its golden rays across Mercury's rocky terrain. To the left of our star, Earth appears as a mesmerizing blue dot in the sky. Mercury's unique characteristics make it a captivating subject for scientific exploration. Its thin atmosphere is constantly being stripped away by solar winds, leaving behind a barren landscape devoid of air or water. Temperature extremes on Mercury are unparalleled in our solar system; during its scorching days, temperatures can soar up to 400 degrees Celsius while plunging down to -170 degrees Celsius at night. As we gaze upon this image, we are reminded that time moves differently on Mercury compared to Earth. While it takes only 59 days for Mercury to complete one rotation on its axis (resulting in faster-moving stars), witnessing a sunrise requires patience as it occurs every 176 days – equivalent to two full years on this enigmatic planet. Science Photo Library has masterfully captured both the beauty and scientific significance of this otherworldly scene through their remarkable illustration skills.
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