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:

• Swedish 1-m Solar Telescope (Canary Islands)

• SOHO / EIT (Extreme-Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope)

• TRACE (Transition Region and Coronal Explorer)

• 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

• Five solar portraits arranged from cool to hot, revealing granulation, sunspots, prominences, and coronal loops

• Clear labels & legend explaining wavelength/temperature context

• Wall-readable layout with crisp typography and a calm, gallery-friendly palette

🎨 Finishes & Display Options

• 📄 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

🎯 Perfect For

• STEM classrooms & labs: Solar physics, spectroscopy, and space-weather lessons

• Studios & offices: A conversation-starting centrepiece with scientific credibility

• Museums & libraries: A visually compelling snapshot of our nearest star

🤝 Our Commitment

• Local craftsmanship: Printed, and finished in Australia for consistent quality.

• Clarity first: 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.

• 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.