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Framed Print of "Thirsty People on Mars, " a feature in World Magazine
"Thirsty People on Mars, " a feature in World Magazine, July 8, 1906. For a time in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it was believed that there were canals on Mars. They were first described by the Italian astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli during the "Thirsty People on Mars, " a feature in World Magazine, July 8, 1906. For a time in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it was believed that there were canals on Mars. They were first described by the Italian astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli during the opposition of 1877, and confirmed by later observers. Schiaparelli called these canali (channels), which was translated into English as "canals". By the early 20th century, improved astronomical observations revealed the "canals" to be an optical illusion, and modern high resolution mapping of the Martian surface by spacecraft shows no such features. Some people, such as US astronomer Percival Lowell (quoted in this article), director of Lowell Observatory, went so far as to propose the idea that the canals were part of an irrigation system built by an intelligent Martian civilization. The article begins: "Scientists now know positively that there are thirsty people on Mars. Getting a water supply is the great problem on the dying planet. The Martians have mastered the art of making water run up hill. The people are probably of a much higher type than the inhabitants of Earth.". © Researchers, Science History Images
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Media ID 47528770
1900s 1906 Astronomical Astronomy Canals Lowell Magazine Mars Martian Outer Space Planet Planetary
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 23.7cm (7.6" x 9.3")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
