Mars: Exploring the Red Planet — National Geographic
798 × 610 mm (Landscape) • Published 2019 • Paper / Laminated / Laminated + Hang Rails / Canvas / Canvas + Hang Rails • Made in Australia
From the mythic canals to Mariner 4 (1965) and the rover age, Mars has reshaped our imagination. National Geographic’s Mars: Exploring the Red Planet brings the story together in a dual-hemisphere portrait—rendered in Lambert Azimuthal Equal-Area projection—so you can study Olympus Mons, Valles Marineris, polar caps, and ancient flood plains in stunning, wall-readable detail.
🔭 What You’ll See
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Dual-hemisphere map of Mars with clear graticules and feature labels
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Physical & elevation views: Colour-tinted relief plus a separate elevation reference for terrain context
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Landmark features: Olympus Mons (the tallest volcano in the Solar System), Valles Marineris, Tharsis rise, Hellas Planitia, and more
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Exploration context: Notes that frame Mars as Earth’s most studied neighbour—colder, drier, and with a thin CO₂ atmosphere
A perfect companion to Milky Way: Earth’s Spiral Home—ideal for a space-themed gallery wall.
🎨 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
The same premium canvas, finished with natural timber rails + top hanging cord—ready to hang.
⏱️ Please allow up to 10 working days for rail fitting.
Dry-erase markers are recommended only on laminated versions.
📐 Specifications
| Attribute | Details |
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| Title | Mars: Exploring the Red Planet — National Geographic |
| Publisher | National Geographic |
| Edition Year | 2019 |
| Projection | Lambert Azimuthal Equal-Area (dual hemispheres) |
| Content | Physical features, elevation reference, landmark callouts |
| 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 |
| Source | Featured in National Geographic’s 11th Edition World Atlas |
🎯 Perfect For
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Classrooms & STEM labs: Planetary science, geology, and space history
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Studios & offices: A striking, data-rich centrepiece for planners and enthusiasts
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Libraries & public spaces: Inspires curiosity and conversation at a glance
🤝 Our Commitment
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Local craftsmanship: Printed and finished in Australia for consistent quality.
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Clarity first: Legends, palette, 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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Careful packing: Each map is hand-checked and securely boxed to arrive clean and display-ready.
Put the Red Planet on your wall. Choose Paper, Laminated, Laminated + Hang Rails, Canvas, or Canvas + Hang Rails—and explore Mars, at a glance.
