New Views of Our Sun — Cool to Hot (National Geographic)
790 × 511 mm (Landscape) • Published 2004 • Paper / Laminated / Laminated + Hang Rails / Canvas / Canvas + Hang Rails • Made in Australia
Witness our star in dazzling new light. This National Geographic poster assembles five breakthrough solar images—spanning cooler photospheric granulation to blazing coronal structures—captured by:
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Swedish 1-m Solar Telescope (Canary Islands)
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SOHO / EIT (Extreme-Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope)
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TRACE (Transition Region and Coronal Explorer)
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Yohkoh (Japan)
Originally issued as part of a two-piece set with “Exploring Space Weather”, it’s a striking blend of science and art—perfect for classrooms, observatories, studios, and space-loving homes.
🌞 What You’ll See
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Five solar portraits arranged from cool to hot, revealing granulation, sunspots, prominences, and coronal loops
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Clear labels & legend explaining wavelength/temperature context
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Wall-readable layout with crisp typography and a calm, gallery-friendly palette
🎨 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—clean, frame-free presentation.
⏱️ 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 | New Views of Our Sun — Cool to Hot (National Geographic) |
| Publisher | National Geographic |
| Edition Year | 2004 |
| Content | Five multi-instrument solar images (SST, SOHO/EIT, TRACE, Yohkoh) with legend |
| Size | 790 mm (W) × 511 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 |
🎯 Perfect For
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STEM classrooms & labs: Solar physics, spectroscopy, and space-weather lessons
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Studios & offices: A conversation-starting centrepiece with scientific credibility
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Museums & libraries: A visually compelling snapshot of our nearest star
🤝 Our Commitment
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Local craftsmanship: Printed, and finished in Australia for consistent quality.
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Clarity first: 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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Careful packing: Each piece is hand-checked and securely boxed to arrive clean and display-ready.
Bring the Sun indoors. Choose Paper, Laminated, Laminated + Hang Rails, Canvas, or Canvas + Hang Rails—and see our star from cool to hot at a glance.
