Fine Art Print : Martian impact basin, artwork
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Martian impact basin, artwork
Martian impact basin. Computer artwork of a view across the Argyre impact basin in Mars Southern Highlands. About 4 billion years ago an asteroid or comet collided with Mars creating this surface feature. A thousand miles across, Argyre is the second-largest impact basin on Mars after Hellas Planitia. The impacting object that created the basin is believed to have been about 30 miles in diameter. Within the basin are the relatively flat plains of Argyre Planitia
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Astrogeology Crater Exogeology Land Form Mars Martian Surface Planetary Geology Planetary Science Solar System Surface Feature Terrestrial Planets Vista Southern Highlands
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the wonders of the universe with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating piece, "Martian Impact Basin," takes you on a journey to Mars' Southern Highlands, where an awe-inspiring event unfolded about 4 billion years ago. Witness the aftermath of a colossal collision between Mars and an asteroid or comet, as depicted in this stunning computer artwork from Science Photo Library. Bring the mysteries of space into your home or office and ignite your imagination with this mesmerizing Martian landscape.
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.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This artwork showcases the Martian impact basin known as Argyre, located in Mars' Southern Highlands. Created through a cataclysmic collision with an asteroid or comet approximately 4 billion years ago, this immense surface feature spans over a thousand miles across. Only surpassed in size by Hellas Planitia, Argyre is the second-largest impact basin on Mars. The computer-generated illustration provides us with a mesmerizing vista of this ancient landscape. The artist's meticulous attention to detail allows us to envision what it might have been like to stand at the edge of Argyre and gaze out across its vast expanse. The relatively flat plains of Argyre Planitia dominate within the basin, creating an otherworldly sight that sparks our curiosity about the planet's geological history. With its intricate portrayal of Martian terrain, this image serves as a testament to humanity's ongoing exploration and understanding of our neighboring planet. It reminds us of the incredible forces at play in our solar system and how they shape celestial bodies like Mars. As we delve deeper into astrogeology and planetary science, images like these fuel our imagination and inspire further research into terrestrial planets beyond Earth. This artwork from Science Photo Library offers not only an aesthetic delight but also serves as a gateway for scientific inquiry into the mysteries hidden within Mars' diverse landscapes.
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