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Voyager 2 and Neptune, artwork C017 / 7377
Voyager 2 and Neptune. Computer artwork of the Voyager 2 spacecraft approaching the planet Neptune. Voyager 2 is a space probe launched by NASA on 20th August 1977 to study the outer Solar System and eventually interstellar space. Its closest approach to Neptune occurred on 25th August 1989. It is still the only spacecraft to have visited the two outer giant planets Uranus and Neptune
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This artwork, titled "Voyager 2 and Neptune" takes us on a mesmerizing journey through the vastness of space. Created by Carlos Clarivan, it beautifully depicts the historic moment when NASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft approached the enigmatic planet Neptune. Against a striking black background, this computer-generated illustration showcases the cutting-edge technology and scientific prowess behind Voyager 2. Launched on August 20th, 1977, this remarkable space probe was designed to explore the outer reaches of our Solar System and venture into interstellar space. On August 25th, 1989, Voyager 2 accomplished an extraordinary feat as it made its closest approach to Neptune. This milestone remains unparalleled as no other spacecraft has ever visited both Uranus and Neptune – two of our solar system's distant giants. The image exudes a sense of wonderment as we witness Voyager 2 gracefully navigating towards its destination. The intricate details in this artwork highlight the importance of research and exploration in unraveling the mysteries that lie beyond Earth's boundaries. Carlos Clarivan's masterpiece serves as a reminder of humanity's insatiable curiosity about our universe. It encapsulates decades worth of technological advancements while celebrating our relentless pursuit for knowledge in planetary science. Let this awe-inspiring print transport you to an era where mankind dared to dream big and embarked on daring missions that expanded our understanding of what lies beyond our home planet.
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