World Physical Satellite Image Map - Pacific Ocean Centered

An ultra high quality world satellite image map print available with no text labels or in a version featuring countries, national capital cities, and major bodies of water labeled.

This stunningly detailed satellite image map features a less common Pacific Rim view of the world. A multitude of various data sources are combined to produce this maps unique detail of the planet. Land imagery is based on data collected by NASA's MODIS satellite instrumentation. Ocean bathymetric information is derived from the GEBCO (General Bathymetric Chart of the Oceans). Antarctica imagery is from the RAMP II dataset (Radarsat Antarctic Mapping Project Elevation Model).

This map depicts the earth during the month of August so there is little snow coverage in the northern hemisphere landmasses, although little snow is apparent in the southern hemisphere it is at its maximum extent due to it being winter in the region. Tens of thousands of the earths physical features can be clearly identified in astounding detail. Labeled version features country borders outlined in red.

Each map is produced as a detailed museum quality archive print. This special printing process is known as Giclee (zhee-CLAY) and is commonly used to produce very high quality fine art prints. Printed on Archive Paper, Luster Photo Paper, Matte Canvas or Metal.

Map print ships rolled up in a durable cardboard tube. Frame is not included.