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Canvas Print : Optical photo of the star Sirius using star filter
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Optical photo of the star Sirius using star filter
Gemini constellation. Stars of Castor (at centre) and Pollux (at lower centre) in the constellation of Gemini (the Twins). Castor (Alpha Geminorum) & Pollux (Beta Geminorum) form the heads of 2 twins; the bodies are represented by dimmer stars towards bottom left. The stars often represented opposing characters or behaviours in mythology. Castor is not a single star but a system of 3 binary stars about 45 light years away. The components of these stars orbit around each other every 2.9 days, 9.2 days and 10, 000 years respectively. Pollux is a single star about 35 light years away which, although cooler than the Sun, has four times the diamater and is 35 times as bright
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20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring the wonders of the universe into your home with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints. This stunning design features an optical image of the star Sirius, located in the constellation of Gemini (the Twins). The star filter captures the brilliance of Sirius, with the nearby stars of Castor and Pollux adding to the intrigue. Our high-quality canvas prints are not only visually captivating but also long-lasting, adding a touch of cosmic wonder to any room in your home.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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 print showcases the mesmerizing beauty of the star Sirius, captured using a star filter. Located in the Gemini constellation, this celestial masterpiece also features two prominent stars - Castor and Pollux. Positioned at the center and lower center respectively, these stars symbolize the heads of twin figures in mythology. Castor, known as Alpha Geminorum, is not just a single star but rather a system consisting of three binary stars situated approximately 45 light years away from us. These stellar components gracefully orbit around each other with periods ranging from 2.9 days to an astonishing 10,000 years. On the other hand, Pollux shines brightly as a solitary star about 35 light years distant from our planet. Despite being cooler than our Sun, it boasts four times its diameter and radiates an awe-inspiring brightness that is thirty-five times greater. The image itself portrays more than just celestial splendor; it encapsulates centuries-old stories where these heavenly bodies represented opposing characters or behaviors within various mythologies. As we gaze upon this optical marvel amidst the vastness of space, we are reminded of humanity's eternal fascination with constellations like Gemini and their profound significance in cosmology. This remarkable photograph was expertly captured by Science Photo Library – an invaluable resource for those passionate about science, astronomy, and all things related to our magnificent universe.
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