{"product_id":"horsehead-nebula","title":"Deep Space Photo Print: IC 434 - The Horsehead Nebula  Price: $5.95","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHold the cosmos in your hands.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 8.5\" x 11\" print features \u003cb\u003eIC 434 - The Horsehead Nebula\u003c\/b\u003e. Officially known as Barnard 33, this is one of the most famous sights in the night sky, located over 1,300 light-years away in the constellation Orion. Unlike stars that create their own light, the \"horse's head\" is actually a massive, thick cloud of cold, dark cosmic dust. We can only see its unique shape because it is blocking the glowing, neon-red hydrogen gas illuminating the space right behind it. Deep inside that dark dust cloud, gravity is slowly pulling material together to form brand-new stars!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced on premium one-sided gloss paper, this piece delivers stunning clarity and vibrant colors on the front. 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 6 hours and 21 minutes of total exposure time using our RASA 11\" telescope—just like the classic JPL media packets of the 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.5\" x 11\" (Standard Letter Size)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium one-sided gloss photo paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-resolution image on the front; science facts, shot specs, and an interactive QR code to the online showroom on the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 15px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e🔭 From the Desk of Paul Bracken:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cem\u003e\n    \"The Horsehead Nebula is a rite of passage for backyard astrophotographers. It’s incredibly faint visually, but when you put over 6 hours of exposure time on it with a fast system like the RASA 11, that silhouette just explodes off the background hydrogen gas. This print beautifully highlights that dramatic contrast. It's an iconic piece of the night sky that perfectly illustrates how dust and gas interact in deep space.\"\n  \u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bracken Observatory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49359209857163,"sku":"C434-PRNT","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/7028\/6987\/files\/IC434HorseheadNebula_f6852d2a-07f6-423b-a493-1e465799e3a7.jpg?v=1789338039","url":"https:\/\/bracken-observatory.com\/products\/horsehead-nebula","provider":"Bracken Observatory®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}