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Earth from Apollo 8
This is how the Earth looked as photographed from a point near the Moon by the Apollo 8 astronauts. The Earth fills less than one percent of the frame exposed through 80mm lens. North is approximately vertical. Kinda lonely, isn t it
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Media ID 635395
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A3 (42 x 29.7cm) Poster Print
Introducing the awe-inspiring Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring the iconic "Earth from Apollo 8" image. Witness the breathtaking sight of our planet as captured from space by the Apollo 8 astronauts in 1968. This historic photograph showcases Earth filling less than one percent of the frame, revealing its tiny yet magnificent presence in the vast cosmos. Our high-quality poster prints bring the wonder of space into your home or office, allowing you to appreciate the beauty and fragility of our world from a unique perspective. Experience the awe-inspiring view and ignite your imagination with this captivating piece of space history.
Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 42.6cm x 30.6cm (16.8" x 12")
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 view of our home planet, Earth, as seen from Apollo 8. Taken by the courageous astronauts on their historic lunar mission, this image captures a unique perspective that few have ever witnessed. The vastness of space is beautifully juxtaposed against the delicate beauty of our blue planet. Despite being taken from a point near the Moon, Earth appears minuscule in comparison to its surroundings. In fact, it fills less than one percent of the frame captured through an 80mm lens. This humbling realization emphasizes just how small and fragile our world truly is within the grand scheme of the universe. The orientation of this photograph reveals North to be approximately vertical, providing us with a sense of direction amidst this cosmic expanse. However, what strikes most profoundly is not only the breathtaking sight but also a feeling that accompanies it - loneliness. As we gaze upon this remarkable image, we can't help but feel isolated and insignificant in relation to the vastness surrounding us. It serves as a reminder that despite all our accomplishments and conflicts on Earth's surface, we are ultimately part of something much larger than ourselves. This print invites us to reflect upon our place in the cosmos and appreciate both the beauty and fragility of our precious planet. It encourages us to cherish every moment spent together on this tiny speck floating through space – for indeed, there is no place quite like home.
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