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Mars Science Laboratory landing site C013 / 7309
Target landing site for the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) mission rover, Curiosity. The target is within Gale Crater, near the foor of Mount Sharp. The larger target was revised down to the smaller area in early June 2012. The rover, which weighs over 900 kilograms, has a robotic arm to collect samples and a camera on a 2.1 metre tall mast. The MSL was launched on 26th November 2011 and is due to land on Mars on 6th August 2012 on a mission to determine if Mars is, or was ever, able to support microbial life. Image obtained using data from the High Resolution Stereo Camera on the Mars Express Orbiter, the Context Camera on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter and the Viking Orbiter
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Composite Curiosity Rover Gale Crater Landing Site Mars Mars Exploration Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Mars Science Laboratory Martian Mount Sharp Nasa Planetary Science Probe Robot Robotic Solar System Surface Target
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FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 24.7cm (15.6" x 9.7")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
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 Mars Science Laboratory landing site C013 / 7309, which served as the target for NASA's groundbreaking mission rover, Curiosity. Nestled within Gale Crater near the majestic Mount Sharp, this revised landing area was carefully chosen in early June 2012 to maximize scientific exploration potential. Curiosity, weighing over 900 kilograms and equipped with a state-of-the-art robotic arm and a camera mounted on a towering 2.1-meter mast, embarked on its interplanetary journey after being launched on November 26th, 2011. Its primary objective? To unravel one of humanity's most profound mysteries: whether Mars has ever been capable of supporting microbial life. The image itself is an extraordinary composite created using data from various sources including the High Resolution Stereo Camera aboard the Mars Express Orbiter, the Context Camera on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, and even imagery captured by Viking Orbiter missions. This technological marvel offers us an unprecedented glimpse into our neighboring planet's surface. As we delve deeper into the wonders of space exploration in this remarkable era of scientific advancement in the twenty-first century, it is images like these that remind us of our boundless curiosity and relentless pursuit to uncover secrets hidden within our solar system. Thanks to NASA/JPL-CALTECH/ESA/DLR/FU BERLIN/MSSS/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY for sharing this awe-inspiring snapshot with us all.
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