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Coloured pictorial plaque on Pioneer 10 and 11
Pioneer plaque. Coloured version of a pictorial plaque attached to the exterior of the Pioneer 10 and 11 spacecrafts, indicating their origin in case an intelligent alien species one day examines it. The " dumb-bell" symbol at top left represents a hydrogen atom, the most common element in the Universe. Below, 14 lines radiate from our Sun to the relative positions of 14 Pulsars - cosmic sources of radio energy. Human figures, the mans hand raised in goodwill, are set against the spacecraft to give scale. At bottom is a plan of the Solar System, showing the route of a Pioneer spacecraft from Earth. Pioneer 10 and 11 left Earth in 1972 and 1973 respectively. The frequency of each Pulsar at the time of launch is quoted in binary, relative to that of the Hydrogen atom with its " 1" unity symbol
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20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the awe-inspiring addition to your home or office decor with Media Storehouse's Fine Art Prints. This captivating image showcases the Coloured Pictorial Plaque from the Pioneer 10 and 11 spacecrafts, a testament to human curiosity and exploration. Depicting a silhouetted man and woman, along with various symbols representing Earth and its biological and cultural diversity, this iconic plaque was attached to the exterior of these pioneering spacecrafts as a message to any extraterrestrial beings who might encounter them. Bring a piece of cosmic history into your space with this stunning Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 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 50cm x 40.6cm (19.7" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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 the coloured pictorial plaque that was attached to the exterior of the Pioneer 10 and 11 spacecrafts, serving as a message to any intelligent alien species that may one day come across them. The plaque features a variety of symbolic elements aimed at conveying information about our origin and location in space. At the top left corner, we see a representation of a hydrogen atom, symbolizing the most abundant element in the Universe. Below it, 14 lines extend from our Sun towards the positions of 14 Pulsars - celestial objects emitting radio energy. These pulsars are depicted relative to their frequencies at the time of launch, expressed in binary code. To provide scale and emphasize goodwill, human figures are depicted with one hand raised in greeting against the backdrop of these remarkable spacecrafts. At the bottom lies a plan illustrating our Solar System's layout and showcasing Pioneer's journey from Earth. The Pioneer 10 and 11 missions commenced in 1972 and 1973 respectively, embarking on an extraordinary voyage into deep space. This thought-provoking image serves as a testament to humanity's insatiable curiosity for exploration beyond our own planet while leaving behind an enduring message for potential extraterrestrial encounters.
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