Hold the cosmos in your hands.
Before the days of high-speed internet, the best way to see the latest robotic exploration images from the Viking and Voyager missions was to write to NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and ask for a press packet. We've recreated that thrilling, tactile experience with our exclusive line of high-quality physical photo prints.
This 8.5" x 11" print features IC 405 - The Flaming Star Nebula. Located roughly 1,500 light-years away in the constellation Auriga, this spectacular swirling combination of glowing gas and dark dust is illuminated by a true cosmic runaway! The brilliant star near its center, AE Aurigae, was kicked out of its home near the Orion Nebula millions of years ago following a violent cosmic collision. As it plows through this massive cloud of interstellar gas at incredible speeds, its blistering radiation lights the hydrogen up in a fiery red, while surrounding dust reflects its blue light like a cosmic mirror.
On the reverse side, you'll find an engaging scientific description of the nebula, along with the exact Bracken Observatory equipment and exposure specs used to capture the shot—including nearly 11 hours of exposure time with our RASA 11" telescope—just like the classic JPL media packets of the 1980s.
Whether you're an educator looking for engaging classroom materials, a parent sharing the wonders of the universe with your kids, or an astronomy enthusiast wanting a beautiful physical print to frame, this is the perfect way to experience the cosmos away from a screen.
Product Details:
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Dimensions: 8.5" x 11" (Standard Letter Size)
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Material: Premium one-sided gloss photo paper
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Features: High-resolution image on the front; science facts, shot specs, and an interactive QR code to the online showroom on the back
🔭 From the Desk of Paul Bracken:
"The Flaming Star Nebula is one of those targets that tells a truly dynamic story. The fact that AE Aurigae is a runaway star just blazing through this cloud of gas at incredible speeds is mind-blowing. Our RASA 11" did a beautiful job capturing both the fiery red hydrogen and that delicate blue reflection dust. It's a striking color contrast that looks absolutely fantastic in a physical print, making it a great piece to hold and share."
