Earth at Night — National Geographic Wall Map
889 × 562 mm (Landscape) • Paper / Laminated / Laminated + Hang Rails / Canvas / Canvas + Hang Rails • Published 2010 • Made in Australia
Witness our planet’s nocturnal heartbeat. National Geographic’s Earth at Night reveals the glow of human activity—cities, shipping lanes, gas flares, and night-time fishing—captured as a cloud-free composite from three satellites over one year. It’s equal parts data visualization and art—perfect for studios, offices, classrooms, and living spaces.
🌍 What You’ll See
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Global night lights: Population density and urban footprints at a glance
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Activity signatures: Wildfires, natural-gas burn-off, night fishing fleets
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Clean design: Deep blacks, pinpoint light detail, and crisp labelling for across-the-room readability
A rare, wall-ready view of Earth’s rhythms after dark.
🎨 Finishes & Display Options
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📄 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 a 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—low-glare, tactile finish. -
🪵 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
| Attribute | Details |
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| Title | Earth at Night — National Geographic |
| Publisher | National Geographic |
| Imagery | Composite from three satellites on cloud-free nights over ~1 year |
| Content | Night lights, fires, gas flares, night fishing, major place labels |
| Size | 889 mm (W) × 562 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) |
| Edition Year | 2010 |
| Origin | Made in Australia |
🎯 Perfect For
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Data-driven décor: Design studios, media rooms, and modern offices
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Education: Geography, environmental science, urban studies
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Briefings & exhibits: Policy, sustainability, infrastructure, and energy discussions
🤝 Our Commitment
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Local craftsmanship: Printed and finished in Australia for consistent quality and responsive support.
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Clarity first: Legends, palette, and label hierarchies tuned for wall readability.
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Archival materials: FSC® papers, heavy-duty canvas, and HP pigment inks for long-term colour stability.
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Careful packing: Each map is hand-checked and securely boxed to arrive clean and display-ready.
Light up your wall with the planet after dark. Choose Paper, Laminated, Laminated + Hang Rails, Canvas, or Canvas + Hang Rails and bring National Geographic’s iconic night-earth to your space.
