Whirlpool Galaxy, 19th century
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Framed Print of Whirlpool Galaxy, 19th century
Whirlpool Galaxy. 19th-century astronomical observation of the Whirlpool Galaxy (M51a, NGC 5194) and its smaller companion galaxy (NGC 5195, M51b). North is at top. They are some 23 million light years away, in the constellation of Canes Venatici. At the time, such objects were still thought to be nebulae. This 90-minute exposure was obtained in March 1897, from the observatory in Daramona, Westmeath, Ireland, operated by Irish astronomer William Edward Wilson (1851-1908), one of the pioneers of the new techniques of astrophotography. Published in Astronomical and Physical Researches (1900). Science Photo Library features Science and Medical images including photos and illustrations. © ROYAL ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
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Media ID 9218483
1897 Amateur Astronomy Astrophotograph Astrophotography Astrophysical Astrophysics Canes Venatici Companion Early Astronomical Photographs Galactic Galaxies Galaxy Irish Long Exposure March Night Sky Observation Pioneering Spiral Galaxy Telescope Universe
Modern 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.3cm x 23.7cm (7.6" x 9.3")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
