Fine Art Print : Martian rock
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Martian rock
Martian rock. Micrograph of a patch of rock on Mars. This is a close-up of part of a bedrock outcrop near to where the Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity landed on 24 January 2004. The finely-layered rock contains spherical granules (one at centre right), which may have been formed from molten rock sprayed into the air by a volcano or meteorite impact, or by the accretion in water of successive mineral layers around a smaller particle. The spheres are gradually being released from the rock as it is eroded by windblown sand. This 3-centimetre-wide image was taken by Opportunitys microscopic imager
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8"x8" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the wonders of the universe with Media Storehouse's Fine Art Prints. Our latest addition is this breathtaking image of a Martian rock, captured by the Science Photo Library. This micrograph offers a unique and up-close perspective of a Martian bedrock outcrop, where NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity landed in 2004. Bring the mysteries of Mars into your home or office with this stunning piece of space exploration history. Order your Fine Art Print today and let the adventure begin!
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.
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 Product Size is 35.6cm x 35.6cm (14" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases a Martian rock, providing an up-close and detailed view of its intriguing features. Taken by the Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity's microscopic imager in 2004, this image captures a patch of bedrock near the rover's landing site on January 24th. The rock exhibits finely-layered strata, revealing its complex geological history. Among these layers, spherical granules can be observed, with one prominently positioned at the center-right of the image. These spheres are believed to have formed through various processes such as volcanic eruptions or meteorite impacts, or potentially from mineral accretion around smaller particles in water. As time passes and windblown sand erodes the rock surface, these spherical formations gradually detach themselves from their rocky host. This erosion process offers valuable insights into how Martian landscapes evolve over time. With a width of three centimeters, this monochrome micrograph provides scientists with crucial data for research and exploration purposes. It contributes to our understanding of planetary geology and cosmology within our solar system while shedding light on Mars' unique composition. Thanks to NASA's Opportunity rover and its microscopic imager, we gain access to extraordinary images like this one that unravel the mysteries surrounding our neighboring planet's ancient past.
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