Mars: Exploring the Red Planet — National Geographic

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

From the mythic canals to Mariner 4 (1965) and the rover age, Mars has reshaped our imagination. National Geographic’s Mars: Exploring the Red Planet brings the story together in a dual-hemisphere portrait—rendered in Lambert Azimuthal Equal-Area projection—so you can study Olympus Mons, Valles Marineris, polar caps, and ancient flood plains in stunning, wall-readable detail.

🔭 What You’ll See

• Dual-hemisphere map of Mars with clear graticules and feature labels

• Physical & elevation views: Colour-tinted relief plus a separate elevation reference for terrain context

• Landmark features: Olympus Mons (the tallest volcano in the Solar System), Valles Marineris, Tharsis rise, Hellas Planitia, and more

• Exploration context: Notes that frame Mars as Earth’s most studied neighbour—colder, drier, and with a thin CO₂ atmosphere

A perfect companion to Milky Way: Earth’s Spiral Home—ideal for a space-themed gallery wall.

🎨 Finishes & Display Options

• 📄 Paper (FSC® 160 gsm, matte-coated)
  Smooth, low-glare stock—ideal 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).

• 🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to hang)
  Natural lacquered timber rails (top & bottom) with a top hanging cord—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.

• 🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails
  The same premium canvas, finished with natural timber rails + top hanging cord—ready to hang.
  ⏱️ Please allow up to 10 working days for rail fitting.

Dry-erase markers are recommended only on laminated versions.

📐 Specifications

🎯 Perfect For

• Classrooms & STEM labs: Planetary science, geology, and space history

• Studios & offices: A striking, data-rich centrepiece for planners and enthusiasts

• Libraries & public spaces: Inspires curiosity and conversation at a glance

🤝 Our Commitment

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

• Clarity first: Legends, palette, and label hierarchies tuned for wall readability.

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

• Careful packing: Each map is hand-checked and securely boxed to arrive clean and display-ready.

Put the Red Planet on your wall. Choose Paper, Laminated, Laminated + Hang Rails, Canvas, or Canvas + Hang Rails—and explore Mars, at a glance.