Name: Robert Gendler: The Tarantula Nebula (NGC 2070) Poster
Brand: Robert Gendler
Price: 59.0 USD
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Journey into the cosmic expanse with "The Tarantula Nebula (NGC 2070)," an extraordinary composite image by the renowned astrophotographer Robert Gendler

The Tarantula Nebula (NGC 2070) is the vast star-forming region, known as 30 Doradus, which spans over a thousand light-years across within the nearby Large Magellanic Cloud galaxy. Located approximately 180 thousand light-years away, the Tarantula Nebula is the largest and most violent star-forming region in the Local Group of galaxies.

This stunning image is a compilation of data from elite space- and ground-based telescopes, including the Hubble Space Telescope. The nebula is illuminated by intense radiation, stellar winds, and supernova shocks from the young massive stars in the central R136 cluster, creating glowing nebular and spidery filaments. Surrounding the Tarantula, countless other star-forming regions with young star clusters, filaments, and bubble-shaped clouds enrich the image's depth and detail.

Perfect for astronomy enthusiasts, science geeks, and art lovers, this detailed artwork offers a captivating glimpse into the universe's dynamic processes. Owning this print not only enhances your décor with celestial elegance but also inspires curiosity and awe.

Robert Gendler is a renowned American physician, amateur astronomer, and astrophotographer, who has made significant contributions to digital astrophotography as both a pioneer and a respected artist. Using CCD cameras and long exposure times, Gendler captures deep sky objects, with his photographs regularly published in astronomy magazines and websites.

His Andromeda Galaxy mosaic was acknowledged by Astronomy Magazine as one of the most beautiful astronomical images and was featured in the 2008 Guinness Book of Records. Gendler's photographs have also been commemorated in stamps, documentaries, and award ceremonies. He has collaborated with the Hubble Heritage Team and received several prestigious awards, including the Hubble Prize and the Royal Photographic Society Award for Scientific Imaging.

Gendler has written five books on astrophotography and astronomical imaging, one of which, "Breakthrough!", was selected as an "Outstanding Academic Title" by the American Library Association's "Choice" magazine.

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