Poster Print : Milky Way over Athabasca Glacier in Jasper National Park, Canada

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Milky Way over Athabasca Glacier in Jasper National Park, Canada

September 14, 2014 - The Milky Way over Athabasca Glacier at the Columbia Icefields in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada, on a very clear night before moonrise. The centre of the Galaxy area in Sagittarius is setting in the southwest behind the icefields. The foreground light on the moraines is wash from lights on the Glacier View Inn and Icefields Centre. Other ground illumination on the peaks is from starlight. Mount Andromeda is at left

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Media ID 13061581

© Alan Dyer/Stocktrek Images

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18x24 inch Poster Print

Breathtakingly beautiful, this poster print from the Media Storehouse collection captures the awe-inspiring sight of the Milky Way galaxy as it graces the night sky over Athabasca Glacier in Jasper National Park, Canada. Taken by renowned photographer Alan Dyer of Stocktrek Images on a crystal-clear night before moonrise in September 2014, this image invites you to explore the vastness of the universe from the comfort of your home. Experience the magic of the night and add a touch of cosmic wonder to your space with this stunning poster print.

Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. 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.

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 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")

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.

EDITORS COMMENTS
This breathtaking print captures the awe-inspiring beauty of the Milky Way over Athabasca Glacier in Jasper National Park, Canada. Taken on a crystal-clear night before moonrise, the image showcases the stunning celestial display above the Columbia Icefields. The center of our galaxy, located in Sagittarius, sets behind the majestic icefields in the southwest. The soft glow illuminating the foreground moraines comes from lights at Glacier View Inn and Icefields Centre, while starlight gently bathes the peaks with an ethereal radiance. The left side of this horizontal composition features Mount Andromeda, adding to the grandeur of this scene. With no human presence visible, it allows us to fully appreciate nature's magnificence and marvel at its vastness. This photograph perfectly encapsulates both astronomy and astrophotography as it reveals a galactic spectacle against a backdrop of pristine Canadian wilderness. The tranquil atmosphere created by this clear sky and serene landscape evokes a sense of peace and tranquility. It highlights how important it is to preserve dark skies for future generations to witness such heavenly wonders firsthand. As we gaze upon this idyllic view, we are reminded of Earth's geological history through glaciation and geomorphology. Alan Dyer's skillful photography has captured not only a mesmerizing moment but also invites us to contemplate our place within this vast universe while appreciating nature's sublime beauty in all its glory.

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