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Telescope domes on Mauna Kea with meteors
Keck I and II with meteors. Composite image representing meteors seen above the Keck I and II telescope domes on Mauna Kea, Hawaii, USA. The optical telescopes of Keck I and II each have a 10 metre diameter mirror, which can be used together to provide more detailed images. Mauna Kea, an extinct volcano 4200 metres high, has several telescopes on its summit. Bright meteors, often called fireballs, occur when particles of dust enter the atmosphere and burn up due to friction with the air.`
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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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 26.9cm x 39.6cm (10.6" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 48.2cm x 58.4cm (19" x 23")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This composite image showcases the awe-inspiring sight of meteors streaking across the night sky above the iconic Keck I and II telescope domes on Mauna Kea, Hawaii. Standing tall at an impressive 4200 meters, this dormant volcano serves as a perfect vantage point for observing celestial wonders. The Keck I and II telescopes, equipped with massive 10-meter diameter mirrors, work in tandem to capture incredibly detailed images of distant galaxies, stars, and other astronomical phenomena. These optical marvels are instrumental in advancing our understanding of astrophysics and unraveling the mysteries of the universe. As bright meteors blaze through Earth's atmosphere, they create mesmerizing fireballs that leave us spellbound. This phenomenon occurs when tiny particles of dust collide with air molecules and generate intense frictional heat, resulting in their magnificent incandescence. Mauna Kea's summit hosts several world-renowned observatories due to its pristine location above cloud cover and minimal light pollution. Here, scientists from around the globe converge to explore new frontiers in astronomy while gazing into the depths of space. This remarkable print from Science Photo Library captures both scientific prowess and natural beauty harmoniously intertwined. It serves as a testament to humanity's unyielding curiosity about our place in the cosmos while reminding us of nature's breathtaking spectacle that unfolds every night above Mauna Kea's serene slopes.
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