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View of Barringer Crater, Arizona, USA
Barringer Crater. View of Barringer, or Meteor, Crater near Winslow in northeast Arizona, USA. Barringer Crater was named after the mining engineer who first suggested that it was formed by a meteorite impact. It is around 50, 000 years old and is about 170 metres deep and 1200 metres across. Several attempts to mine the iron-rich material of the meteor were made before a visitor centre (at upper left) was built in the 1960 s. Coesite and stishovite, two new silica minerals which are created at high temperatures and pressures, were first identified here. In recent years the crater has been used for astronaut training and studies in planet comparison
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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 26.7cm (15.6" x 10.5")
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 breathtaking view of Barringer Crater, located in northeast Arizona, USA. Also known as Meteor Crater, it was named after a brilliant mining engineer who proposed that this awe-inspiring formation was created by a meteorite impact. With an estimated age of around 50,000 years old, this crater stretches approximately 170 meters deep and spans an impressive 1200 meters across. The significance of Barringer Crater extends beyond its sheer size and beauty. Numerous attempts were made to mine the iron-rich material from the meteor before the construction of a visitor center in the 1960s. This visitor center can be seen in the upper left corner of the photograph. Moreover, this remarkable site has played a pivotal role in scientific discoveries. It is here that coesite and stishovite - two silica minerals formed under extreme temperatures and pressures - were first identified. In recent times, Barringer Crater has served as more than just a tourist attraction; it has become an invaluable training ground for astronauts and a hub for studies comparing different planets within our solar system. This extraordinary image captures not only the grandeur of nature's power but also highlights how exploration and research continue to unravel fascinating secrets hidden within our planet's geological wonders.
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