Neptune

A bit about the planet in Neptune canvas prints

Neptune is the only planet in our solar system that was discovered solely by mathematical prediction. Unlike the other planets which were actually seen by telescope prior to their discovery, Neptune’s existence in the heavens was postulated by the behavior of another planet. The astronomer Alexis Bouvard noticed some irregular changes in the orbit of the planet Uranus, and after much mathematical calculation, he came to the conclusion that these changes were caused by the gravitational disruptions of a totally different nearby planet. Photowall marks this historic discovery by offering you “Solar System-Neptune” in its line of Neptune canvas prints. This breathtaking image will look perfect in your mini-library or in your den. Shortly after Bouvard’s demise, the precise location of Neptune was calculated with the use of the astronomer’s documented observations. This was accomplished by two other brilliant astronomers named John Couch Adams and Urbain Le Verrier. Photowall pays tribute to this great scientific feat by giving you “RInged Solar System” from its line of Neptune canvas prints. This particular piece is not only decorative but may also ignite the passion in your young aspiring astronomers, to pursue their dream of studying this fascinating celestial body.

More to learn in Neptune canvas prints

Neptune was first seen with a telescope on September 23, 1846, by a man named Johann Galle. He was able to calculate its position in the heavens by studying the notes of Le Verrier. The planet has thirteen moons, the largest of which is called Triton. Photowall adds to your knowledge of this unique heavenly body with “Neptune” in its excellent line of Neptune canvas prints. What makes this particular piece in Neptune canvas prints unique is that it shows a cross-section of the planet, naming the different corresponding layers of its composition. It also shows its moons and their rings of orbit. This specific addition to Neptune canvas prints is full of interesting scientific data about the planet, which makes it not only a beautiful image to look at, but a very informative read as well. It is a piece of education in and of itself. But it is interesting to note that all thirteen moons of the planet Neptune were only seen by a telescope in the 20th century. Before that, the technology to view this amazing astronomical phenomenon was as yet unheard of.

A place in the heavens

On August 25, 1989, the deep-space shuttle Voyager 2 became the first earthly vehicle to visit the planet Neptune. To this day, it is the only spacecraft able to claim this achievement. The invention of the Hubble Space Telescope now allows us to study this wonderful part of our solar system in greater detail. Because of how far it is from the sun, Neptune is considered one of the coldest planets orbiting our star. Its deceptively tranquil appearance conceals beneath it the strongest winds and most unpredictable weather anomalies among any planet in our solar system. This interesting fact is one of the many reasons that Photowall was inspired to create Neptune canvas prints in its line of home adornments. Another may be that the great Galileo once mistook this planet as being a fixed star in the universe when it shone so close to Jupiter in the night sky. This only goes to show that this mysterious planet has definitely more to it than meets the eye, and has been the cause of perturbation and much scientific discourse for the last few centuries. So hurry and secure order your collection of Neptune canvas prints today.