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Mariner 10s first image of Mercury acquired on March 24, 1974. During its flight, Mariner 10s trajectory brought it behind the lighted hemisphere of Mercury, where this image was taken, in order to acquire important measurements with other instruments. This picture was acquired from a distance of 3, 340, 000 miles (5, 380, 000 km) from the surface of Mercury. The diameter of Mercury (3, 031 miles; 4, 878 km) is about 1/3 that of Earth. Images of Mercury were acquired in two steps, an inbound leg (images acquired before passing into Mercurys shadow) and an outbound leg (after exiting from Mercurys shadow). More than 2300 useful images of Mercury were taken, both moderate resolution (3-20 km/pixel) color and high resolution (better than 1 km/pixel) black and white coverage
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Jet Propulsion Laboratory Mercury
14"x11" Photo Print
Experience the awe-inspiring wonders of our solar system with Media Storehouse's exclusive Photographic Print of Planet Mercury from Space Images. This breathtaking print showcases Mariner 10's historic first image of Mercury, captured on March 24, 1974. Witness the cratered surface and intriguing terrain of our closest planet to the sun, as seen from behind the lighted hemisphere. Bring a piece of space exploration history into your home and ignite your imagination with this stunning, high-quality photographic print.
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
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 Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.9cm x 35.5cm (7.4" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 35.5cm (11" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases the first-ever image of Planet Mercury, captured by Mariner 10 on March 24,1974. As the spacecraft embarked on its mission, it strategically positioned itself behind the illuminated hemisphere of Mercury to gather crucial measurements using various instruments. From a staggering distance of 3,340,000 miles (5,380,000 km), this snapshot provides an awe-inspiring glimpse into our neighboring planet's enigmatic beauty. Mercury's diminutive size becomes apparent as we compare its diameter of approximately 3,031 miles (4,878 km) to that of Earth - roughly one-third in scale. The acquisition process involved two distinct stages: an inbound leg before entering Mercurys shadow and an outbound leg after emerging from it. Throughout this journey, Mariner 10 diligently captured over 2300 valuable images of Mercury. The resulting collection includes both moderate-resolution color photographs with a range between 3-20 km per pixel and high-resolution black and white coverage surpassing an impressive resolution better than one kilometer per pixel. These detailed visuals offer scientists invaluable insights into the composition and topography of this mysterious celestial body. Thanks to the efforts of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), we are fortunate enough to witness such extraordinary glimpses beyond our home planet. This remarkable photograph serves as a testament to humanity's insatiable curiosity about the cosmos and our relentless pursuit of knowledge about distant worlds like Mercury.
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