Fine Art Print : Artwork showing Giotto nearing Halleys Comet
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Artwork showing Giotto nearing Halleys Comet
Artists impression of the European Space Agencys space probe Giotto on course for its encounter with Halleys Comet on 13 March 1986, when it will fly within 500 kilometres of the comet. The cylin- drical spacecraft is 1.84 metres in diameter, 1.6 metres tall & weighs 960 kilograms. It carries 10 experimental packages, including the Halley Multi- colour Camera (HMC) which is expected to return the first full-colour close-up pictures of the comet to Earth. Giotto was launched from Kourou, French Guiana, on July 2, 1985
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Media ID 6445083
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Comet Halley Cometary Cosmology Halley Giotto
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the mesmerizing intersection of art and science with Media Storehouse's Fine Art Prints. This captivating piece, "Giotto Nearing Halley's Comet," is an artist's impression of the European Space Agency's historic encounter with the iconic comet in 1986. Witness the awe-inspiring moment as the Giotto space probe approaches Halley's Comet, bringing the wonders of the cosmos into your home. Our Fine Art Prints are meticulously produced using premium materials, ensuring vibrant colors and stunning detail. Elevate your space with this unique blend of art and science, and relive the thrill of human exploration. #ScienceMeetsArt #GiottoComet #FineArtPrints
20x16 image printed on 26x22 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.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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 an extraordinary artwork depicting the iconic moment when Giotto, the European Space Agency's space probe, approached Halley's Comet on March 13,1986. The artist's impression vividly captures the anticipation and excitement surrounding this historic encounter. The cylindrical spacecraft, measuring 1.84 meters in diameter and standing at a height of 1.6 meters, weighs an impressive 960 kilograms. Equipped with ten experimental packages, including the groundbreaking Halley Multi-colour Camera (HMC), Giotto embarked on a mission to capture and transmit back to Earth the first-ever full-color close-up images of this celestial wonder. Launched from Kourou in French Guiana on July 2nd, 1985, Giotto embarked on a daring journey through space to rendezvous with Halley's Comet within a mere distance of only 500 kilometers. This remarkable feat pushed scientific boundaries and expanded our understanding of cometary bodies. As we gaze upon this awe-inspiring artwork print by Science Photo Library, we are transported back to that momentous occasion when human ingenuity triumphed over vast distances and brought us face-to-face with one of nature's most enigmatic phenomena. It serves as a testament to humanity's insatiable curiosity about the cosmos and our relentless pursuit of knowledge beyond our planet.
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