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Nearly full view of Io, one of the moons of Jupiter, 1979
Nearly full view of Io, one of the moons of Jupiter, 1979. Taken from Voyager this moon was named the pizza moon because of its mottled appearance. Io is highly volcanic and this picture shows several volcanic areas. This picture was taken by one of the two Voyager spacecraft that were launched in 1977 to explore the planets in the outer solar system. Both flew past Jupiter in 1979 before flying on to Saturn
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Media ID 14863097
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1970s Exploration Jupiter Lunar Moon Nasa Orbit Oxford Science Archive Pizza Moon Planet Seventies Space Spacecraft Volcanic Voyager 1
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the captivating allure of the cosmos with our Fine Art Print of Nearly full view of Io, one of Jupiter's intriguing moons. This stunning vintage image, captured by the Voyager spacecraft in 1979, showcases Io's unique mottled surface, earning it the playful nickname "the pizza moon." Bring a piece of space exploration history into your home or office with this beautiful, high-quality Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse and Heritage Images.
20x20 image printed on 26x26 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 47.4cm (20" x 18.7")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 66cm (26" x 26")
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.
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This print showcases a nearly full view of Io, one of Jupiter's mesmerizing moons, taken in 1979 by the Voyager spacecraft. Known as the "pizza moon" due to its distinctive mottled appearance, Io is a celestial body teeming with volcanic activity. In this image, multiple volcanic areas can be observed, offering a glimpse into the dynamic nature of this enigmatic moon. The Voyager mission was an ambitious endeavor launched in 1977 to explore the outer reaches of our solar system. Both Voyager spacecraft flew past Jupiter in 1979 before continuing their journey towards Saturn. This particular snapshot serves as a testament to humanity's insatiable thirst for knowledge and exploration beyond Earth. With its vibrant colors and intricate details, this print evokes a sense of wonder and awe at the vastness and complexity of our universe. It symbolizes the triumphs of scientific discovery and technological advancement that have allowed us to unravel some of the mysteries surrounding our neighboring planets. As we gaze upon this remarkable image captured by an unknown creator from Heritage Images' Oxford Science Archive collection, we are reminded of NASA's tireless efforts in expanding our understanding of space and natural phenomena. Let it serve as a reminder that there is still so much more left to discover within our ever-expanding cosmos.
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