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Our Near Neighbour, Mars (b / w photo)
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Our Near Neighbour, Mars (b / w photo)
1627908 Our Near Neighbour, Mars (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Near Neighbour, Mars. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 16 February 1895.
English Photographer (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23561962
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
California Lick Observatory Mars Mount Hamilton Refractor The Lake
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Our Near Neighbour, Mars - A Captivating Glimpse into the Mysteries of the Red Planet
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. This print titled "Our Near Neighbour, Mars" takes us back to the 19th century when English Photographer captured this mesmerizing image. Housed in a private collection, it is an illustration originally featured in The Illustrated London News on February 16,1895. The photograph showcases the eye-end of the Great Lick Refractor at Lick Observatory in California. With Mount Hamilton as its backdrop, this magnificent telescope was used to observe our neighboring planet - Mars. The image captures not only the scientific marvels of astronomy but also highlights mankind's relentless pursuit of knowledge about celestial bodies. Through this vintage snapshot, we are transported to a time when photography was still emerging as an art form and science was rapidly advancing. It serves as a testament to human curiosity and our unyielding desire to explore beyond our earthly boundaries. As we gaze upon this intriguing composition, we can almost feel ourselves being drawn into the world of astronomical wonders. The sun casts its ethereal glow on Mars' surface while revealing intricate details that were once hidden from plain sight. This photograph reminds us that even centuries ago, humans were captivated by distant worlds like Mars - forever pushing boundaries and seeking answers about our place in the vast universe.
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