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Map of the solar system with planets and their orbits.

Solar System: The Sun's Neighborhood National Geographic 798 x 610mm Wall Map

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Solar System — The Sun’s Neighborhood (National Geographic)

798 × 610 mm (Landscape) • Published 2019 • Paper / Laminated / Laminated + Hang Rails / Canvas / Canvas + Hang Rails • Made in Australia

A clear, elegant portrait of our planetary family. National Geographic’s “Solar System: The Sun’s Neighborhood” distills orbits, distances, and small-body regions into a single, wall-readable map—ideal for classrooms, studios, offices, libraries, and space-loving homes.


🌞 What You’ll See at a Glance

  • 🪐 Complete layout of the Solar System: The Sun, 8 planets, recognised dwarf planets, the Asteroid Belt, Kuiper Belt, and distant small-body zones

  • 🧭 Orbits & distances: Elliptical paths and distance cues that make comparative scale intuitive

  • 🚀 Exploration context: Notations on landmark missions and spacecraft paths (where featured)

  • 🔎 Clarity-first design: Calm palette, tuned line weights, and crisp typography for across-the-room readability


How This Map Helps

  • Teach faster, learn deeper: A single visual anchor for lessons on planetary order, orbital mechanics, and comparative planetology

  • Brief with confidence: Perfect for project kickoffs, STEM nights, and museum or library programming

  • Display beautifully: Neutral, gallery-style layout suits modern interiors without sacrificing scientific detail


🎨 Finishes & Display Options

📄 Paper — FSC® 160 gsm (Matte-Coated)

  • Smooth, low-glare surface—made 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)

  • Great for classrooms, labs, and high-traffic spaces

🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails — Ready to Hang

  • Natural, lacquered timber rails (top & bottom) + top hanging cord

  • Professional, frame-free presentation—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

  • Low-glare, tactile finish—ideal for design-led interiors and public foyers

🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails

  • Same premium canvas, finished with natural timber rails + top hanging cord

  • Ready-to-hang, gallery-style statement piece

  • ⏱️ Please allow up to 10 working days for rail fitting

Dry-erase markers are recommended only on laminated versions.


📐 Specifications

Attribute Details
Title Solar System — The Sun’s Neighborhood (National Geographic)
Published 2019
Content Sun, planets, dwarf planets, belts & distant small-body regions; orbits & distance cues
Size 798 mm (W) × 610 mm (H)
Orientation Landscape
Formats Paper • Laminated • Laminated + Hang Rails • Canvas • Canvas + Hang Rails
Paper FSC® 160 gsm matte-coated
Canvas HP 395 gsm Professional Matte
Inks Archival HP pigment (fade-resistant)
Origin Made in Australia

Who It’s For

  • STEM educators & labs: Anchor units on planetary science and orbital mechanics

  • Libraries & museums: Durable, engaging, easy to read from a distance

  • Studios & offices: Conversation-starting science art with real reference value

  • Home learning & kids’ rooms: Inspires curiosity and supports daily discovery


Display Ideas

  • Pair with “Milky Way — Earth’s Spiral Home” to zoom out from the Solar System to our galaxy

  • Add “Moon — Atlas of the World” or “Mars — Exploring the Red Planet” for focused deep-dives

  • Mount two maps side-by-side (paper under glass or hang-railed canvas) to create a mini space gallery


🤝 Our Commitment

  • Local craftsmanship: Printed and finished in Australia for consistent quality and responsive support

  • Clarity you can trust: Legends, colours, 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: Hand-checked and securely boxed to arrive clean and display-ready


Bring the Sun’s neighborhood to your wall. Choose Paper, Laminated, Laminated + Hang Rails, Canvas, or Canvas + Hang Rails—and enjoy a timeless National Geographic reference that’s both beautiful and brilliantly useful.




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