Earth From Space - Published 1973 National Geographic 860 x 568mm Wall Map

Earth from Space — National Geographic (Published 1973)

860 × 568 mm (Landscape) • Paper / Laminated / Laminated + Hang Rails / Canvas / Canvas + Hang Rails • Made in Australia

Behold the original “Blue Marble.” Captured by Apollo 17 astronaut Harrison H. Schmitt from ~25,000 miles above Earth (December 1972), this iconic view accompanied National Geographic’s 1973 coverage of space exploration. It remains a timeless, humbling portrait of our shared home—perfect for studios, classrooms, offices, and living spaces.

🌍 What You’ll See

• Full-disk Earth (“Blue Marble”) with striking cloud patterns over Africa and the Indian Ocean

• Historical context: Companion image to Nat Geo’s classic space features and the Teammates in Mankind’s Greatest Adventure poster

• Wall-readable clarity: Rich tonal range and crisp detail for across-the-room impact

🎨 Finishes & Display Options

• 📄 Paper (FSC® 160 gsm, matte-coated)
  Smooth, low-glare stock—ideal for framing under glass. Printed with archival Hewlett-Packard pigment inks for excellent fade resistance.

• 💧 Laminated (True encapsulation)
  Printed on 120 gsm and sealed in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate (edge-sealed).
  Wipe-clean • Tear-resistant • Marker-friendly (use non-permanent whiteboard markers).

• 🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to hang)
  Natural lacquered timber rails (top & bottom) with top hanging cord—hang from a single hook.
  ⏱️ Please allow up to 10 working days for rail fitting by our framer.

• 🖼️ Canvas (HP 395 gsm Professional Matte)
  Gallery-grade texture + archival HP pigment inks for rich detail and fade resistance—a low-glare, tactile statement piece.

• 🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails
  Same premium canvas, finished with natural timber rails + top hanging cord—ready to hang.
  ⏱️ Please allow up to 10 working days for rail fitting by our framer.

Dry-erase markers are recommended only on laminated versions.

📐 Specifications

🎯 Perfect For

• Education & outreach: Geography, Earth science, space history

• Studios & offices: Inspiring, data-rich wall art with timeless appeal

• Public spaces: Libraries, foyers, council and campus displays

🤝 Our Commitment

• Local craftsmanship: Printed and finished in Australia for consistent quality and careful handling.

• Clarity first: Colour balance and label hierarchies tuned for wall readability.

• Archival build: FSC® papers, heavy-duty canvas, and HP pigment inks for long-term colour stability.

• Packed with care: Each piece is hand-checked and securely boxed to arrive clean and display-ready.

Bring the Blue Marble home. Choose Paper, Laminated, Laminated + Hang Rails, Canvas, or Canvas + Hang Rails and add a defining image of our planet to your wall.