The Heart Nebula IC1805
IC1805 · Colli Euganei · 11 hours of exposure
- Museum-grade Fine Art Paper
- Made by WhiteWall in Germany
- 100% guaranteed if damaged
- 75+ year archival quality
The Story
Eleven hours of exposure from my backyard in the Colli Euganei hills. IC 1805 — the Heart Nebula — sits in Cassiopeia, about 7,500 light-years away, and it is exactly what its name suggests: a vast cloud of ionized hydrogen that traces a shape every viewer recognizes instantly, without needing to know a single thing about astronomy. That immediacy is rare in this catalog. Most of these nebulae require some explanation before they become legible as anything other than colored gas. This one doesn't. At the center of the Heart, a tight cluster of young, massive stars — some of the hottest and most luminous in our region of the galaxy — pours out enough ultraviolet radiation to ionize the surrounding hydrogen for hundreds of light-years in every direction. The cavities and sharp ridges visible inside the nebula are not static: they are the result of that radiation actively pushing into the surrounding gas, clearing space, compressing material at the edges. Eleven hours was enough to bring out the structure of that interior — the bright core against the darker, dust-laden rim that defines the Heart's outline.
Material
Hahnemühle FineArt Baryta 325 gsm
The benchmark of fine art photography printing. Its barium sulphate coating replicates the luminous depth of classic darkroom silver gelatin paper — delivering the depth of blacks and tonal subtlety that deep-sky astrophotography demands. Printed with archival pigment inks rated for 75+ years of colour stability.
Everything you need to know
How it ships, and how long it takes
Production at WhiteWall, Germany, typically completes within 24 hours of your order. Shipping then depends on your destination:
| European Union | 7–10 business days |
| Switzerland | ~12 business days |
| United Kingdom | ~14 business days |
| United States | 2–4 weeks (variable due to customs) |
| Asia & Pacific | 3–5 weeks |
Customs & duties for non-EU orders
For orders shipped outside the European Union, local customs duties, import taxes, and VAT are collected by the carrier upon delivery and paid directly by the recipient.
| UK | VAT 20% + ~£10–20 handling |
| USA | variable tariffs + state sales tax |
| Switzerland | VAT 8.1% + ~CHF 20–30 |
Packaging and what to do on arrival
Fine Art Prints are rolled and shipped in a reinforced acid-free rigid tube with sealed cap. Open the parcel within 48 hours of delivery and check integrity. Handle the print only at the edges, with clean hands.
If damaged in transit: send 3–4 photos to support@sideris.art within 72 hours — free replacement, no return needed.
Print vs Dibond — what's the difference?
Fine Art Print on Hahnemühle Baryta is the gallery-classic option: warm, tactile, framed with glass and acid-free mat. Best for traditional and editorial interiors.
Aluminium Dibond is a 3 mm composite panel with direct HD print, ready to hang with no frame. Best for contemporary, statement-wall interiors with high colour saturation.
How to frame and hang the print
For best results, use:
- An acid-free mat (2–4 mm thick, 5–8 cm margin around the print)
- Anti-reflective or museum glass (filters UV, extends colour life)
- Wood or aluminium frame, internally sized to print + mat
Pre-framed options (Black, Silver, White aluminium) are available above — choose your preferred frame under "Finish".
Returns & the 14-day right of withdrawal
Under EU law, you have the right to return your order within 14 days of delivery, no reason required. Conditions:
- The print must be intact, in its original packaging
- Contact us at support@sideris.art with your order number
- Return shipping is at your expense — tracked courier recommended
- 100% refund of product price within 14 days of receiving the return
For non-EU orders: customs duties already paid are generally not refundable by local tax authorities.
For defective prints: free replacement applies regardless — see "Packaging and arrival" above.
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