Framed Prints
Framed Print of Thuban, Alpha Draconis, North Pole Star
The North Star has historically been used for navigation since Late Antiquity, both to find the direction of north and to determine latitude. Due to the precession of the equinoxes, the role of North Star passes from one star to another. In 3000 BC the faint star Thuban in the constellation Draco was the North Star. Thuban is an Arabic word for snake. It was the naked eye star closest to the north pole from 3942 BC until 1793 BC. It was closest to the pole in 2787 BC, when it was less than two and a half arc-minutes away from the pole. It remained within one degree of true north for nearly 200 years afterwards, and even 900 years after its closest approach, was just five degrees off the pole. Thuban was considered the pole star until about 1900 BC, when the much brighter Kochab began to approach the pole as well. © New York Public Library / Science Source
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Media ID 47378205
Alpha Ancient Asterism Astronomy Bodies Body Celestial Constellation North Northern Pattern Patterned Patterning Patterns Pole Poles Sphere Spheres Star Stars System Systems
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.3cm x 22.2cm (7.6" x 8.7")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
