{"product_id":"k2-18","title":"Deep Space Photo Print: K2-18 - The Search for Extraterrestrial Life","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\u003eK2-18 - The Search for Extraterrestrial Life\u003c\/b\u003e. Located roughly 124 light-years away in the constellation Leo, this star might look like a faint red dwarf, but it is currently one of the most famous stars in modern astronomy! Orbiting this star is K2-18b, a massive \"sub-Neptune\" exoplanet perfectly situated in its star's habitable zone, meaning the temperature is just right for liquid water to exist. Recently, the James Webb Space Telescope detected carbon dioxide and methane in its atmosphere, pointing to the possibility of a \"Hycean\" world covered by a global ocean. Astronomers even found tentative hints of Dimethyl Sulfide (DMS), a compound that on Earth is only produced by living oceanic organisms.\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 this incredible system, along with the exact Bracken Observatory equipment and exposure specs used to capture the shot—including 3 hours and 27 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    \"K2-18 might look like just another speck of light in a wide field of stars, but the science happening around that tiny dot is revolutionary. Capturing this system from the backyard, knowing that we are looking at a star that hosts a potentially habitable water world with possible chemical signatures of life, is exactly why I love this hobby. It's the ultimate conversation starter when you hand this print to someone and tell them what they are actually holding.\"\n  \u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bracken Observatory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49359223816331,"sku":"K2-18-PRNT","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/7028\/6987\/files\/K2-18-TheSearchforExtraterrestrialLife_01982f12-b9f3-4179-834c-f35a0849d59d.jpg?v=1789338895","url":"https:\/\/bracken-observatory.com\/products\/k2-18","provider":"Bracken Observatory®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}