The dancer in Dorado
NGC 1566 · Spanish Dancer Galaxy · Hubble Space Telescope · 2023 · ESA/Hubble & NASA
- Museum-grade Fine Art Paper
- Made by WhiteWall in Germany
- 100% guaranteed if damaged
- 75+ year archival quality
The Story
NGC 1566 is sometimes called the Spanish Dancer Galaxy, and once you see it you understand why. Its two spiral arms make only a half-turn each from centre to edge — not the tight, many-coiled spiral of most galaxies, but a single sweeping gesture, like fabric caught mid-twirl. Dark lanes of dust trace the arms inward, splitting into fine fibres that wind around a glowing core, while bright pink blooms mark regions of active star formation. The galaxy lies 60 million light-years away in the constellation Dorado, and is part of a loose group of gravitationally bound galaxies whose membership astronomers still debate — a reminder that even cataloguing the universe is harder than it looks. I chose this image for its movement. Every other object in this collection is either an explosion, a cloud, or a field of light. This one dances.
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.
Magnetic Removable Frame — WhiteWall Miami Profile
An aluminium frame system (9 mm profile) in which the print, passepartout, and glass are held in place by integrated magnetic strips — no tools required. The print can be swapped in seconds. Available in Black, Silver, and White. Wall-mount hardware and felt corner protectors included.
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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