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Framed Print : Halleys Comet over Hampstead Heath, London, May 1910
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Halleys Comet over Hampstead Heath, London, May 1910
Star-gazers watch Halleys Comet near the Flagstaff on Hampstead Heath, London, May 1910. Date: 1910
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Media ID 14403577
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Amateur Amazement Appearance Astronomers Comet Comets Course Crossing Flagstaff Halley Hampstead Heath Interest Phenomena Plotted Positions Tail Halleys Star Gazing
12"x10" Modern Frame
Bring the magic of the night sky into your home with our stunning Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image captures the awe-inspiring sight of Halley's Comet gracing the night sky over Hampstead Heath, London, in May 1910. Star-gazers gathered at the Flagstaff, mesmerized by the comet's ethereal glow. Our high-quality print, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is a must-have for astronomy enthusiasts and anyone who appreciates the beauty of the universe. Add this unique piece to your decor and let it inspire wonder and curiosity every day.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 30.5cm (10" x 12")
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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In the night sky above Hampstead Heath, London, in May 1910, a spectacular celestial event unfolded as Halley's Comet made its much-anticipated appearance. This photograph captures the moment as a large crowd of star-gazers, including amateur astronomers, gathered around the Flagstaff on the heath to witness the comet's passage. The ethereal image, bathed in the soft glow of gas lamps, reveals the comet's distinctive arc, tail, and glowing coma against the dark backdrop of the night sky. Halley's Comet, a periodic comet, had been plotted and its course predicted for months, generating immense interest and excitement among stargazers around the world. As the comet approached its perihelion, or closest point to the sun, its brightness increased, making it more visible to the naked eye. The comet's appearance was a testament to the enduring fascination humans have with the mysteries of the universe and the natural phenomena that continue to captivate our imaginations. The star-gazers in this photograph, with their telescopes and binoculars, are a testament to the enduring allure of astronomy and the human desire to explore the cosmos. The comet's crossing of the night sky served as a reminder of the vastness and wonder of the universe, leaving those who witnessed it with a sense of amazement and awe.
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