The Day The Earth Smiled
by Level Frames
In this rare image taken on 19 July 2013, the wide-angle camera on NASA's Cassini spacecraft has captured Saturn's rings and our planet Earth and its moon in the same frame. It is only one footprint in a mosaic of 33 footprints covering the entire Saturn ring system (including Saturn itself). At each footprint, images were taken in different spectral filters for a total of 323 images: some were taken for scientific purposes and some to produce a natural color mosaic. This is the only wide-angle footprint that has the Earth-moon system in it.This view looks toward the unilluminated side of the rings from about 20 degrees below the ring plane.Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Space Science Institute
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Included: The Day The Earth Smiled
4-Ply Mat Colors
Each mat color offers conservation-level art protection throughout its surface, core and backing.
8-Ply Mats
The mat opening is cut on an angle, creating a beveled edge around the inside. The thickness of the mat board, or ply, determines the size of that beveled edge. Standard mats are 4-ply, and we offer a thicker, 8-ply mat in select colors for a more refined and elevated look.
Float Types
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Sandwich Float To reveal the edges of your artwork, you can float it on top of the mat. Change the Float Margin to adjust the amount of matting shown on each side. The artwork will be pressed between the glaze and the matting (hence the "sandwich"). If you are framing at home, the matting will arrive with pre-configured, double-sided tape strips to help you position the art. |
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Elevated Float Mount Spacers inside the frame create a 1/4" air gap between the matting and glaze, and your artwork floats 1/8" above the mat on an archival foamboard lift. This creates a dramatic shadow around the edges and creates the illusion that your artwork is literally floating. When we frame for you in our studio, we'll dry-mount your piece so that it lies perfectly flat and smooth (this will not damage your artwork, but cannot be reversed). When framing at home, the pre-installed lift comes with double-sided tape strips to help you position the art and secure it in place. |
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- Your print is giclée printed using archival inks guaranteed not to fade
- Each frame is handcrafted in the USA using wood profiles and acid-free, 4-ply matting to preserve your memories over the long haul
- Premium, framers grade TrueVue® plexi chosen for its strength and clarity
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Our goal is to help you on this framing project and many more to come. If your frame shows up with any defects or you're not completely satisfied, let us know and we will make it right.
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All glazing options are high-quality Tru Vue acrylic
StandardAn optically pure, lightweight and shatterproof acrylic. A fine choice for many items, but UV rays may fade or discolor the artwork over time. A fine choice for many items, but UV rays may fade or discolor art over time. |
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UV ProtectionOffers the same clarity and strength of Standard, while filtering 99% of UV rays to provide the highest level of protection against fading and discoloration of your art. Filters 99% of UV rays for the highest level of protection against fading of artwork. |
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Non-Glare UVHas a subtle, matte finish that diffuses the light to cut down on reflections. 99% UV protection level. A subtle, matte finish diffuses light to reduce reflections plus 99% UV protection. If your frame has a mat, the contents may appear slightly softened or blurred. |
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Optium MuseumA specialized anti-reflective coating makes this acrylic virtually invisible in most lighting conditions. Trusted by the world’s top museums, it provides crystal clear viewing with 99% UV protection for the absolute best in both display and preservation. An anti-reflective, anti-static and virtually invisible acrylic trusted by the world’s top museums. A crystal clear view and full UV protection for the absolute best display. |
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