This enhanced physical satellite image map of the world features topography and hydrology depicted in exceptional detail. This view of the world is known as the GeoSphere image and was created in 1997 from data collected with the NOAA TIROS satellite. It is cloud free, created from multiple mosaics of satellite images, utilizing two visual bands and three thermal bands. The land cover image was combined with high resolution hydrology and elevation data to produce the final image resulting easy to discern natural features such as rivers, mountains, and forests. The source resolution of this map is 30 arc-seconds (1 pixel per km at the equator). Political borders are demarcated using red outlines. There is also a 15° latitude, longitude grid.

Each map is available in an archival museum quality print. This special printing process is known as Giclee (zhee-CLAY) and is commonly used to produce museum quality fine art prints. Large format digital images are printed on premium 10 mil (0.25mm) glossy photo paper, the result is a brilliant colorful image with a vivid life-like quality. Pigment based Epson UltraChrome K3 ink is used providing a lightfastness rating of up to 108 years, guaranteeing minimal noticeable fading over a very long period of time. Giclee printing is superior to traditional lithography in a number of ways: colors are brighter, lasts longer, and is a higher resolution.

Select Giclee Print or Beveled Edge Mounting below:

Giclee Print  ITEM SIZE (Inches) SHIPPING WEIGHT PRICE CLICK TO BUY NP-1002-21_04A-1823-G 18X23 4 LBS* $57.00 NP-1002-21_04A-2430-G 24X30 5 LBS* $100.00 NP-1002-21_04A-3038-G 30X38 10 LBS* $159.00 NP-1002-21_04A-3646-G 36X46 12 LBS* $231.00 NP-1002-21_04A-4253-G 42X53 25 LBS* $312.00 * NOTE:  Weights supplied are given as "dimensional weight", determined by a formula calculation of weight plus girth.  Many items ship oversize due to the nature of the product.  Weights stated are not actual weight.

Museum Quality Beveled Edge Mounting Giclee prints are also available with a museum quality beveled edge mounting option. A detailed illustration of the mounting process is shown to the right. Premium UV matte laminate is applied to the Giclee by heat and pressure in a heat press. This ensures protection against moisture, UV degradation and damage from handling. The laminated Giclee is dry mounted to 1/8" fiberboard (MDF) with a 1" frame. It is sealed under heat and pressure then finished with a taped beveled edge. The final result is a non-glare, easy to clean professional quality product suitable for public display in the worlds most prestigious museums or galleries. The surface is easily cleaned with a soft cloth and glass cleaner.  ITEM SIZE SHIPPING WEIGHT PRICE CLICK TO BUY NP-1002-21_04A-1823-F 18X23 22 LBS* $207.00 NP-1002-21_04A-2430-F 24X30 38 LBS* $360.00 NP-1002-21_04A-3038-F 30X38 68 LBS* $570.00 NP-1002-21_04A-3646-F 36X46 83 LBS* $828.00 NP-1002-21_04A-4253-F 42X53 185 LBS* $1,113.00 *Please allow 2 weeks for delivery of mounted prints. * NOTE:  Weights supplied are given as "dimensional weight", determined by a formula calculation of weight plus girth.  Many items ship oversize due to the nature of the product.  Weights stated are not actual weight.

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Below: Example views of mounted Giclee Print

Beveled Edge Mounting - Back

Above: Side view of Mounting Process
Below: Museum Quality Mounting Finished Product