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Poster Print : Illustration of Saturn from the icy surface of Enceladus
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Illustration of Saturn from the icy surface of Enceladus
Artists concept of how Saturn may appear from the icy surface of Enceladus, one of Saturns eight major satellites. At a distance of 148 thousand miles, Saturn would subtend an angle of 29ao in Enceladus sky, about the same width as 58 Earth moons lined up side-by-side.
While the surface of Enceladus is as reflective as new fallen snow, it would probably appear leaden about an hour before sunrise with a crescent Saturn as the only source of illumination. Like all of Saturns major satellites, Enceladus always keeps the same side facing its host planet. From the perspective of a stationary observer on Enceladus, Saturn would always appear in the same position in the sky, cycling through its phases in about one-and-half Earth days.
This image also illustrates a phenomenon only recently discovered by NASAs Cassini probe: sunlight reflecting off of Saturns rings casts a faint glow onto the cloud tops of Saturns night side. The illumination is about the same as three of Earths full moon combined
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of our solar system with Media Storehouse's Poster Prints featuring the captivating illustration of Saturn from the icy surface of Enceladus. This stunning artwork by Walter Myers of Stocktrek Images invites you on a journey to the far reaches of our universe. Imagine standing on the icy moon of Enceladus, gazing upon the majestic rings of Saturn as they encircle the gas giant in all its glory. Bring this mesmerizing view into your home or office and ignite your imagination with every glance. Order your Media Storehouse Poster Print today and let the wonder of the cosmos inspire you.
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 56cm x 42cm (22" x 16.5")
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 an exquisite illustration of Saturn as seen from the icy surface of Enceladus, one of its major satellites. The artist's concept beautifully captures the awe-inspiring view that would greet any observer on this distant moon. From a distance of 148 thousand miles, Saturn looms in the sky with a remarkable subtended angle of 29ao, equivalent to the width of 58 Earth moons aligned side by side. The icy terrain beneath is as reflective as freshly fallen snow, but just before sunrise, it takes on a leaden hue with only a crescent Saturn providing illumination. Enceladus always presents the same face to its host planet, ensuring that from this stationary vantage point, Saturn remains fixed in position while cycling through its phases every one-and-a-half Earth days. What makes this image even more extraordinary is the recent discovery made by NASA's Cassini probe: sunlight reflecting off Saturn's rings casts a faint glow onto the cloud tops of its night side. This ethereal illumination rivals three full moons combined and adds an enchanting touch to an already mesmerizing scene. Walter Myers' masterful artwork not only transports us to another world but also reminds us how much there still is left for us to explore and uncover within our own cosmic neighborhood.
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