Solar System — The Sun’s Neighborhood (National Geographic)

798 × 610 mm (Landscape) • Published 2019 • Paper / Laminated / Laminated + Hang Rails / Canvas / Canvas + Hang Rails • Made in Australia

A clear, elegant portrait of our planetary family. National Geographic’s “Solar System: The Sun’s Neighborhood” distills orbits, distances, and small-body regions into a single, wall-readable map—ideal for classrooms, studios, offices, libraries, and space-loving homes.

🌞 What You’ll See at a Glance

• 🪐 Complete layout of the Solar System: The Sun, 8 planets, recognised dwarf planets, the Asteroid Belt, Kuiper Belt, and distant small-body zones

• 🧭 Orbits & distances: Elliptical paths and distance cues that make comparative scale intuitive

• 🚀 Exploration context: Notations on landmark missions and spacecraft paths (where featured)

• 🔎 Clarity-first design: Calm palette, tuned line weights, and crisp typography for across-the-room readability

How This Map Helps

• Teach faster, learn deeper: A single visual anchor for lessons on planetary order, orbital mechanics, and comparative planetology

• Brief with confidence: Perfect for project kickoffs, STEM nights, and museum or library programming

• Display beautifully: Neutral, gallery-style layout suits modern interiors without sacrificing scientific detail

🎨 Finishes & Display Options

📄 Paper — FSC® 160 gsm (Matte-Coated)

• Smooth, low-glare surface—made for framing under glass

• Printed with archival Hewlett-Packard pigment inks for excellent fade resistance

💧 Laminated — True Encapsulation

• Printed on 120 gsm and sealed in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate (edge-sealed)

• Wipe-clean • Tear-resistant • Marker-friendly (use non-permanent whiteboard markers)

• Great for classrooms, labs, and high-traffic spaces

🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails — Ready to Hang

• Natural, lacquered timber rails (top & bottom) + top hanging cord

• Professional, frame-free presentation—hang from a single hook

• ⏱️ Please allow up to 10 working days for rail fitting by our framer

🖼️ Canvas — HP 395 gsm Professional Matte

• Gallery-grade texture + archival HP pigment inks for rich detail and fade resistance

• Low-glare, tactile finish—ideal for design-led interiors and public foyers

🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails

• Same premium canvas, finished with natural timber rails + top hanging cord

• Ready-to-hang, gallery-style statement piece

• ⏱️ Please allow up to 10 working days for rail fitting

Dry-erase markers are recommended only on laminated versions.

📐 Specifications

Who It’s For

• STEM educators & labs: Anchor units on planetary science and orbital mechanics

• Libraries & museums: Durable, engaging, easy to read from a distance

• Studios & offices: Conversation-starting science art with real reference value

• Home learning & kids’ rooms: Inspires curiosity and supports daily discovery

Display Ideas

• Pair with “Milky Way — Earth’s Spiral Home” to zoom out from the Solar System to our galaxy

• Add “Moon — Atlas of the World” or “Mars — Exploring the Red Planet” for focused deep-dives

• Mount two maps side-by-side (paper under glass or hang-railed canvas) to create a mini space gallery

🤝 Our Commitment

• Local craftsmanship: Printed and finished in Australia for consistent quality and responsive support

• Clarity you can trust: Legends, colours, and label hierarchies tuned for wall readability

• Archival build: FSC® papers, heavy-duty canvas, and HP pigment inks for long-term colour stability

• Packed with care: Hand-checked and securely boxed to arrive clean and display-ready

Bring the Sun’s neighborhood to your wall. Choose Paper, Laminated, Laminated + Hang Rails, Canvas, or Canvas + Hang Rails—and enjoy a timeless National Geographic reference that’s both beautiful and brilliantly useful.