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Comet ISON, April 2013 C015 / 9816
Comet ISON (C/2012 S1), as observed on 10 April 2013 by the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). This comet was discovered on 21 September 2012 by the International Scientific Optical Network (ISON). Here, it is 621 million kilometres from the Sun, and 634 million kilometres from the Earth. It will pass close to the Sun in November 2013, increasing greatly in brightness. The area visible here is over 80, 000 kilometres across, and was obtained by the HSTs Wide Field Camera 3 (WFC3) instrument. The cometary nucleus itself is only a few kilometres across. For an enhanced view of the comets coma, see C015/9817
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© NASA/ESA/STSCI/J.-Y. LI (PLANETARY SCIENCE INSTITUTE)/HUBBLE COMET ISON IMAGING SCIENCE TEAM/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
2013 April Astronomical Body Astrophysical Astrophysics Brightness Coma Comet Cometary Nucleus Dust Outgassing Solar System Space Telescope Space Telescope Image Tail Wfc3 Wide Field Camera 3
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of the universe with our Fine Art Print of Comet ISON (C/2012 S1), captured by NASA/ESA/STSCI/J.-Y. LI and the Hubble Space Telescope in April 2013. This stunning image showcases the dynamic comet as it was discovered by the International Scientific Optical Network in September 2012. Bring a piece of celestial wonder into your home or office with this high-quality, museum-grade print. Each print is carefully produced using archival inks and premium paper to ensure lasting vibrancy and detail. Order now and relive the wonder of Comet ISON's historic journey through the cosmos.
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.
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 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.
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This breathtaking print captures Comet ISON (C/2012 S1) as observed by the Hubble Space Telescope on April 10,2013. Discovered by the International Scientific Optical Network on September 21,2012, this comet is located approximately 621 million kilometers from the Sun and 634 million kilometers from Earth. As it approaches its close encounter with the Sun in November of that year, Comet ISON is expected to dramatically increase in brightness. The image showcases an area spanning over 80,000 kilometers across and was obtained using the HST's Wide Field Camera 3 instrument. The cometary nucleus itself measures only a few kilometers in diameter. For a more detailed view of the coma surrounding the nucleus, another enhanced image can be found under C015/9817. Comet ISON's tail can be seen trailing behind it as it journeys through space. Composed of dust and gas released by outgassing as it nears our star, this magnificent celestial body offers us a glimpse into the wonders of our solar system. Captured with precision and expertise by NASA/ESA/STSCI/J. -Y. LI (PLANETARY SCIENCE INSTITUTE)/HUBBLE COMET ISON IMAGING SCIENCE TEAM/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY, this photograph serves as a reminder of humanity's insatiable curiosity about astrophysics and our relentless exploration beyond Earth's boundaries into the vastness of space.
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