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View of Earth taken from the Aollo 8 spacecraft
December 1968 - A striking view from the Apollo 8 spacecraft showing nearly the entire Western Hemisphere, from the mouth of the St. Lawrence River, including nearby Newfoundland, extending to Tierra del Fuego at the southern tip of South America. Central America is clearly outlined. Nearly all of South America is covered by clouds, except the high Andes Mountain chain along the west coast. A small portion of the bulge of West Africa shows along the sunset terminator
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Media ID 13064773
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1968 Apollo Apollo 8 Black Background Blue Planet Curve Earth Exterior Outer Space Part Of Planet Shadow South America Space Exploration Square Image Surface Western Hemisphere World Half View From Space
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Experience the awe-inspiring view of our planet with the Media Storehouse range of poster prints. This breathtaking image, captured by Stocktrek Images in December 1968, shows the Western Hemisphere as seen from the Apollo 8 spacecraft. Witness the stunning beauty of Earth from outer space with this iconic photograph taken during the first manned mission to orbit the Moon. Add this captivating poster to your home or office space for a daily reminder of our place in the universe.
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 42cm x 42cm (16.5" x 16.5")
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 landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a breathtaking view of our beloved planet Earth, taken from the Apollo 8 spacecraft during its historic mission in December 1968. The image showcases an awe-inspiring perspective of the Western Hemisphere, stretching from the mouth of the St. Lawrence River to Tierra del Fuego at the southernmost tip of South America. As we gaze upon this remarkable photograph, Central America stands out with distinct clarity while most of South America is veiled by a blanket of clouds, revealing only the majestic Andes Mountain chain along its western coast. The black background accentuates Earth's curvature and creates a striking contrast against our blue planet's vibrant colors. This square-shaped image portrays our world as a solitary object floating amidst the vastness of outer space, casting a shadow on its own existence. With no human presence captured within this frame, it serves as a humbling reminder that we are merely inhabitants on this magnificent sphere. As we delve into this mesmerizing portrayal, let us marvel at our home's boundless oceans and contemplate humanity's place within it. This extraordinary snapshot invites us to reflect on both our interconnectedness and insignificance in relation to the grandeur and mysteries that lie beyond our atmosphere. It encapsulates not only an iconic moment in space exploration but also evokes wonderment for all who behold it – reminding us that even half a century later, Apollo 8 continues to inspire generations with its unparalleled view from space.
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