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On December 16, 1999, most newspapers and television news programs carried the announcement of the first extrasolar planet to be discovered visually. It was variously named "Tau Boo," "Planet 2000," or the "Millennium Planet." It orbits close to the star Tau Bootis and is a Jupiter-like gas giant 1000 times more massive the Earth. One side of the planet always faces its star, which is somewhat more massive than our Sun. The temperature of the planet may reach 1700 C, and the planet may exhibit intense storms as its atmosphere streams from the hot day side to the cold night side. The planet may also exhibit intense aurorae and host a volcanic moon. In recognition of this discovery, astronomical artist David A. Hardy was specially commissioned to produce this illustration of the "Millennium Planet." This 32" by 28" poster is printed in brilliant color on premium stock and is packaged rolled into a sturdy cardboard tube for shipping.
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ALSO AVAILABLE:
Millennium Planet Framed Poster
Our framed posters are dry mounted onto sturdy foam core and framed with a satin black, rounded metal moulding and a crystal-clear plexiglass glazing. We use only high-quality, hand-crafted (rather than mass produced) metal mouldings and plexiglass glazings, and we carry out our dry mounting process to exacting speifications. Our framed posters are packed into sturdy cardboard boxes for shipping and include all hardware needed for hanging. Our framed posters are custom assembled and usually ship within one week.
POF0005 • Framed • 32" by 28"
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