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Moon. The Moon, showing part of its far side, photographed
The Moon, showing part of its far side, photographed from the departing Apollo 15 spacecraft in August 1971, after its Moon landing. The dark patches at centre right are some of the lunar seas (maria) which are characteristic of the face it presents to Earth. The heavily-cratered region at centre left is on the far side of the Moon, which is never seen from Earth. The Moon always presents the same face to Earth, as it rotates on its axis in the same time that it orbits around Earth. Such gravitational locking of an orbit is common amongst satellites
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1971 Apollo 15 Cosmology Crater Cratered Craters Lunar Manned Maria Moon Planetary Seas Space Flight Mono Chrome
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of the lunar landscape with our Media Storehouse Photographic Prints featuring this stunning image of the Moon. Captured by Science Photo Library, this photograph was taken during the departure of Apollo 15 in August 1971, providing a unique perspective of the Moon's far side. Bring the mysteries of space into your home or office with this captivating piece of astral art.
Ideal for framing, Australian made Photo Prints are produced on high-quality 270 gsm lustre photo paper which has a subtle shimmer adding a touch of elegance, designed to enhance their visual appeal.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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 captures the enigmatic beauty of our celestial neighbor, the Moon. Taken in August 1971 from the departing Apollo 15 spacecraft after a successful lunar landing, it offers a rare glimpse of the Moon's far side. The dark patches at the center right reveal some of its lunar seas, known as maria, which are distinct features visible from Earth. On the other hand, the heavily-cratered region at center left belongs to the mysterious far side that remains forever hidden from our view. The photograph serves as a reminder of an intriguing phenomenon: despite its constant motion around Earth, the Moon always presents us with this familiar face due to gravitational locking. This unique characteristic is not uncommon among satellites orbiting their host planets. In this monochrome image, every detail stands out vividly against a backdrop of stark contrast. The craters scattered across its surface tell stories of cosmic collisions and ancient history. It is through such remarkable images that we deepen our understanding of planetary science and cosmology. This stunning print by Science Photo Library invites us to contemplate humanity's ventures into space exploration while marveling at the awe-inspiring wonders that lie beyond our own planet's boundaries.
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