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Fine Art Print : Astronomy-Earth-Apollo 4
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Astronomy-Earth-Apollo 4
This is an actual view of the Earth taken 09 Nov 1976 through the command pilots window of the NASAs Apollo 4 spacecraft from a distance of 9170 nautical miles at a ground elapsed time of 5 hours 6 minutes & 45 seconds from liftoff. View is to the northwest with a portion of Upper Guinea & the Gulf of Guinea in Western Africa on the right horizon. A large low prossure area is situated over the south Atlantic between the Cape of Good Hope & Cape Horn. The Earths terminator (line between daylight & darkness) falls across the continent of Africa with South Africa on the right in darkness. / AFP PHOTO / NASA
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9"x6" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of our planet with the Media Storehouse Fine Art Print of "Astronomy-Earth-Apollo 4" by NASA from Agence France-Presse. This stunning image captures the Earth as seen through the command pilot's window of the Apollo 4 spacecraft in November 1976, at a distance of 9170 nautical miles. Witness the breathtaking view of our home planet from space, a reminder of our place in the universe. This high-quality fine art print is a must-have for any space enthusiast or art collector.
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Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 30.5cm (15" x 12")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This breathtaking print captures a mesmerizing view of our planet, Earth, as seen through the window of NASA's Apollo 4 spacecraft on November 9th, 1976. Taken from an astonishing distance of 9170 nautical miles and at a ground elapsed time of 5 hours, 6 minutes, and 45 seconds since liftoff, this image showcases the awe-inspiring beauty of our world from space. Looking northwestward, we are presented with a stunning vista that includes Upper Guinea and the Gulf of Guinea in Western Africa on the right horizon. The vastness and grandeur of our planet become apparent as we witness its curvature against the backdrop of infinite darkness. Notably visible is a large low-pressure area situated over the South Atlantic Ocean between two iconic landmarks: Cape Horn and Cape Good Hope. This atmospheric phenomenon serves as a reminder of Earth's dynamic nature and ever-changing weather patterns. The Earth's terminator line gracefully divides daylight from darkness across the continent of Africa. As South Africa lies shrouded in obscurity on the right side, other regions bask in sunlight or transition into twilight. This extraordinary photograph encapsulates both scientific significance and artistic beauty. It allows us to marvel at our home planet's intricate details while contemplating humanity's place within this vast universe.
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