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
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🪐 Complete layout of the Solar System: The Sun, 8 planets, recognised dwarf planets, the Asteroid Belt, Kuiper Belt, and distant small-body zones
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🧭 Orbits & distances: Elliptical paths and distance cues that make comparative scale intuitive
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🚀 Exploration context: Notations on landmark missions and spacecraft paths (where featured)
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🔎 Clarity-first design: Calm palette, tuned line weights, and crisp typography for across-the-room readability
How This Map Helps
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Teach faster, learn deeper: A single visual anchor for lessons on planetary order, orbital mechanics, and comparative planetology
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Brief with confidence: Perfect for project kickoffs, STEM nights, and museum or library programming
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Display beautifully: Neutral, gallery-style layout suits modern interiors without sacrificing scientific detail
🎨 Finishes & Display Options
📄 Paper — FSC® 160 gsm (Matte-Coated)
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Smooth, low-glare surface—made for framing under glass
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Printed with archival Hewlett-Packard pigment inks for excellent fade resistance
💧 Laminated — True Encapsulation
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Printed on 120 gsm and sealed in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate (edge-sealed)
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Wipe-clean • Tear-resistant • Marker-friendly (use non-permanent whiteboard markers)
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Great for classrooms, labs, and high-traffic spaces
🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails — Ready to Hang
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Natural, lacquered timber rails (top & bottom) + top hanging cord
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Professional, frame-free presentation—hang from a single hook
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⏱️ Please allow up to 10 working days for rail fitting by our framer
🖼️ Canvas — HP 395 gsm Professional Matte
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Gallery-grade texture + archival HP pigment inks for rich detail and fade resistance
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Low-glare, tactile finish—ideal for design-led interiors and public foyers
🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails
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Same premium canvas, finished with natural timber rails + top hanging cord
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Ready-to-hang, gallery-style statement piece
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⏱️ 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
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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
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STEM educators & labs: Anchor units on planetary science and orbital mechanics
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Libraries & museums: Durable, engaging, easy to read from a distance
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Studios & offices: Conversation-starting science art with real reference value
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Home learning & kids’ rooms: Inspires curiosity and supports daily discovery
Display Ideas
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Pair with “Milky Way — Earth’s Spiral Home” to zoom out from the Solar System to our galaxy
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Add “Moon — Atlas of the World” or “Mars — Exploring the Red Planet” for focused deep-dives
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Mount two maps side-by-side (paper under glass or hang-railed canvas) to create a mini space gallery
🤝 Our Commitment
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Local craftsmanship: Printed and finished in Australia for consistent quality and responsive support
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Clarity you can trust: Legends, colours, and label hierarchies tuned for wall readability
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Archival build: FSC® papers, heavy-duty canvas, and HP pigment inks for long-term colour stability
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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.