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Saturn from Iapetus
Saturn from Iapetus. Artwork of the surface of Iapetus, with Saturn and the Sun seen in the sky. Iapetus is one of the moons of Saturn. The rings of Saturn are seen in an open position here. Iapetus is the only moon of Saturn from which this view would be possible, as the other moons all orbit in the same plane as the rings, rendering them visible as only a line of light. Iapetus orbits at just over 3.5 million kilometres from Saturn, taking 79 days to complete an orbit. It is unusual in that one face is dark and the other light. Its leading face is thought to be covered in dark material picked up from space. The trailing face is covered with bright water ice
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23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
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.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 26.4cm (15.6" x 10.4")
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.
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This stunning print captures the ethereal beauty of Saturn as seen from its enigmatic moon, Iapetus. The artwork showcases the rugged surface of Iapetus, bathed in a soft glow emanating from both the distant Sun and its colossal parent planet. As if suspended in space, Saturn looms majestically in the sky, adorned with its magnificent rings displayed in an open position. Iapetus stands out among Saturn's moons due to its unique vantage point. Unlike its counterparts that orbit within the same plane as the rings, Iapetus offers this rare perspective where Saturn and its iconic ring system can be observed simultaneously. Positioned at a distance exceeding 3.5 million kilometers from Saturn, it takes this enigmatic moon approximately 79 days to complete one orbit around its celestial host. What sets Iapetus apart is not only its extraordinary view but also its striking dichotomy. One side of this mysterious moon appears darkened by unknown substances collected during cosmic journeys while the other gleams brightly with pristine water ice covering every inch. This computer artwork serves as a testament to our boundless fascination with our solar system's wonders and invites us to ponder upon these celestial marvels that continue to ignite our curiosity about what lies beyond Earth's realm.
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