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Fine Art Print : Space-Trifid Nebula
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Space-Trifid Nebula
This Image obtained 07 April, 2004 shows the central region of the Trifid Nebula (M20) taken by the Gemini North 8-meter Telescope on Mauna Kea on the Big Island of Hawaii. Located in the constellation of Sagittarius, the beautiful nebula is a much-photographed, dynamic cloud of gas and dust where stars are being born. One of the massive stars at the nebulas center was born approximately 100, 000 years ago. The nebulas distance from the Solar System remains in dispute, but it is generally agreed to be somewhere between 2, 200 to 9, 000 light years away. AFP PHOTO/ Gemini Observatory / AFP PHOTO / GEMINI OBSERVATORY / GEMINI OBSERVATORY
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20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the mesmerizing beauty of the cosmos with our Fine Art Print of the Space-Trifid Nebula by GEMINI OBSERVATORY from Agence France-Presse. Captured in April 2004 using the Gemini North 8-meter Telescope on Mauna Kea, Hawaii, this stunning image showcases the central region of the Trifid Nebula (M20). Bring the wonders of space into your home or office with this high-quality, museum-grade print, a captivating addition to any room. Let the intrigue and wonder of the universe inspire you every day.
20x20 image printed on 26x26 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 50.8cm (20" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 66cm (26" x 26")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This stunning print captures the mesmerizing beauty of the Space-Trifid Nebula, also known as M20. Taken on April 7,2004, by the powerful Gemini North 8-meter Telescope on Mauna Kea in Hawaii, this image showcases the central region of the nebula located in the constellation of Sagittarius. The Trifid Nebula is a celestial wonder that has fascinated astronomers and photographers alike due to its dynamic nature. It is a vast cloud composed of gas and dust where new stars are currently being born. At its core lies one particularly massive star that came into existence approximately 100,000 years ago. While scientists still debate its exact distance from our Solar System, estimates place it somewhere between 2,200 to 9,000 light-years away. Regardless of its precise location in space-time, there's no denying the ethereal allure emanating from this cosmic masterpiece. This photograph serves as a testament to humanity's insatiable curiosity about our universe and our relentless pursuit to unravel its mysteries. Its intricate details and vibrant colors remind us of both our insignificance in comparison to the vastness of space and our boundless capacity for exploration and discovery. Displayed here with permission from Agence France-Presse (AFP) through their Gemini Observatory project collaboration, this square-format print invites viewers to immerse themselves in awe-inspiring cosmic artistry while contemplating their place within an ever-expanding cosmos.
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