A Billion Stars over the Gap

Description

On a chilly winter’s night, the Milky Way paints a stunning arch across the sky above Sycamore Gap and Hadrian’s Wall. If you cast your eyes upwards, you’ll spot some familiar celestial friends like Cassiopeia, Andromeda, and Perseus, all twinkling like old acquaintances. And don’t forget the Double Cluster, a celestial duo formed by NGC 869 and NGC 884, visible within Perseus, sitting a whopping 7,500 light years away from us.

Now, shift your gaze to the left of that trusty tree, and you’ll catch a glimpse of our cosmic neighbor, Andromeda. It’s the most distant object you can see with just your naked eyes in our night sky, and it resides an astonishing 2.537 million light years away, home to an incredible trillion stars.

Speaking of that tree, it proudly stands atop Hadrian’s Wall, the ancient Roman barrier that winds its way across the northern reaches of England, from North Cumbria to the eastern coast. This Sycamore tree has earned its place as one of the most beloved and recognizable trees in the UK. It’s not just a tree; it’s a place to visit, a spot to soak in the beauty of the cosmos, and a chance to appreciate the wonders of the universe.

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Unfortunately this tree is no longer there.  A tragic loss for everyone.

Available framed in Oak, Black, Ultra HP Acrylic photo print or a HD Metallic print under acrylic glass

All large size photographs are limited and framed in either black or oak (any framing choice can be for catered for, just ask)

Small & medium framed are available with normal glass or AR70 ART Glass

Everything is printed and framed locally using other small Cumbrian businesses & to the highest standard

I use AR70 ART Glass for the non reflective option.  This is some of the best on the market and allows you to completely protect your artwork for UV (like the normal glass) but also have zero reflections so allowing you to see the photograph as it should be seen.  It also allow for much more creative options when lighting.