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Top of the tower of the McMath Solar Telescope
McMath-Pierce telescope. Top of the tower of the McMath-Pierce solar telescope at the Kitt Peak observatory in Arizona, USA. This is the worlds largest solar telescope. It has a 2.1-metre Sun- tracking mirror (heliostat, upper centre) at the top of a 30-metre tower. The mirror reflects sunlight down a 152-metre long diagonal optical tunnel. Deep underground is a 1.5 metre focus mirror; this reflects the light half way back up the tunnel to a further mirror which directs the light down into an underground observing room. The vertical bars seen here are a wind shield
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Astrophysics Kitt Peak Solar Telescope
21"x7" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the awe-inspiring power of scientific discovery with our Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image showcases the majestic McMath-Pierce Solar Telescope at the Kitt Peak Observatory in Arizona, USA. As the world's largest solar telescope, it stands as a testament to human curiosity and innovation. Our high-quality prints bring the beauty and wonder of this astronomical marvel into your home or office, making for a thought-provoking and inspiring addition to any space.
21x7 image printed on 27x13 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 39.5cm x 17.7cm (15.6" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 33cm (27" x 13")
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 awe-inspiring top of the tower of the McMath Solar Telescope, located at the renowned Kitt Peak observatory in Arizona, USA. As the largest solar telescope in the world, this scientific marvel boasts a remarkable 2.1-metre Sun-tracking mirror known as a heliostat, positioned at its upper center. Standing tall at an impressive height of 30 meters, this towering structure serves as a gateway to unraveling the mysteries of our closest star. The heliostat mirror skillfully reflects sunlight down a lengthy 152-meter diagonal optical tunnel that stretches into the depths below ground level. Hidden deep underground lies another crucial component - a 1.5-meter focus mirror. This reflective surface redirects light halfway back up through the tunnel towards yet another mirror before ultimately guiding it into an underground observing room where groundbreaking research takes place. Intriguingly, visible within this striking image are vertical bars acting as wind shields to protect and stabilize this cutting-edge instrument against nature's forces. The McMath Solar Telescope epitomizes mankind's relentless pursuit of understanding our universe and harnesses advanced technology to unlock secrets hidden within our very own sun. With its profound contributions to astronomy and astrophysics, it stands as an emblematic symbol of human curiosity and scientific progress in unraveling celestial wonders above us.
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