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The Lunar Farside
View of the lunar surface taken from the Apollo 8 spacecraft looking southward from high altitude across the Southern Sea. The bright-rayed crater near the horizon is located near 130 degrees east longitude and 70 degrees south latitude. The dark floored crater near the middle of the right side of the photograph is about 70 kilometers (45 statute miles) in diameter. Both features are beyond the eastern limb of the Moon as viewed from earth; neither has a name
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Media ID 635363
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31"x27" (79x69cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 24x20 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 31x27 inches (787x685mm). 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 59.9cm x 59.9cm (23.6" x 23.6")
Estimated Product Size is 68.5cm x 78.7cm (27" x 31")
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.
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This print showcases the enigmatic beauty of the lunar farside, captured by the Apollo 8 spacecraft during its historic mission. Looking southward from a high altitude across the Southern Sea, this extraordinary view unveils a mesmerizing landscape that remains hidden from our earthly perspective. Intriguingly, two prominent features dominate this lunar vista. The first is a bright-rayed crater situated near the horizon at approximately 130 degrees east longitude and 70 degrees south latitude. Its striking rays extend outward, contrasting against the dark expanse of space surrounding it. This celestial spectacle serves as a reminder of the violent cosmic events that have shaped our moon's surface over billions of years. The second notable feature is an expansive dark-floored crater located towards the middle right side of the photograph. Spanning approximately 70 kilometers in diameter (equivalent to about 45 statute miles), this colossal impact basin stands out amidst its surroundings with its distinct characteristics and mysterious allure. It is worth noting that both these remarkable elements lie beyond what we perceive as "the eastern limb" when viewing from Earth; hence they remain nameless to us for now. Nevertheless, their presence on this unexplored territory evokes a sense of curiosity and beckons humanity to further unravel the secrets held within our closest celestial neighbor. As we gaze upon this awe-inspiring image, let us marvel at how far human ingenuity has brought us in venturing into unknown realms and uncovering new wonders within our vast universe.
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