Earth at Night — National Geographic Wall Map

889 × 562 mm (Landscape) • Paper / Laminated / Laminated + Hang Rails / Canvas / Canvas + Hang Rails • Published 2010 • Made in Australia

Witness our planet’s nocturnal heartbeat. National Geographic’s Earth at Night reveals the glow of human activity—cities, shipping lanes, gas flares, and night-time fishing—captured as a cloud-free composite from three satellites over one year. It’s equal parts data visualization and art—perfect for studios, offices, classrooms, and living spaces.

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🌍 What You’ll See

• Global night lights: Population density and urban footprints at a glance

• Activity signatures: Wildfires, natural-gas burn-off, night fishing fleets

• Clean design: Deep blacks, pinpoint light detail, and crisp labelling for across-the-room readability

A rare, wall-ready view of Earth’s rhythms after dark.

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🎨 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
  Same premium canvas, finished with natural timber rails + top hanging cord—ready to hang.
  ⏱️ Please allow up to 10 working days for rail fitting by our framer.

Dry-erase markers are recommended only on laminated versions.

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📐 Specifications

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🎯 Perfect For

• Data-driven décor: Design studios, media rooms, and modern offices

• Education: Geography, environmental science, urban studies

• Briefings & exhibits: Policy, sustainability, infrastructure, and energy discussions

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🤝 Our Commitment

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

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

• Archival materials: 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.

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Light up your wall with the planet after dark. Choose Paper, Laminated, Laminated + Hang Rails, Canvas, or Canvas + Hang Rails and bring National Geographic’s iconic night-earth to your space.