Beautiful Pictures of the Sun

Sungazer Metallic Photos are actual photographs of the sun taken through dedicated astronomical cameras. Each image is processed for clarity, contrast and color and printed on high-gloss, professional grade, Kodak metallic photo paper. All prints are borderless and offer state-of-the-art archival stability.

Prices include free FedEx ground shipping
(see below)*.

Framed Pictures (click image to enlarge)

Sungazer framed photos are the best way to display the natural beauty of the sun. Each quality solid wood frame comes with the print, glass, 3/16 inch Foamcore backing, hanger and paper backing. 

Custom photo and frame sizes are available!

The frame color is included in the price. Read the frame descriptions here.

Foam Backed Display Boards

Foam backing, called Foamcore, offers a lightweight but ridged mounting surface for metallic prints. It resists warping, denting and crushing. Board thickness is 3/16 inch. A Sungazer Foamcore metallic photo is perfect for any public outreach event!

Solid Metal Prints

Sungazer Solid Metal prints take these visually striking sun pictures and embed the dye into a sheet of specially coated brushed aluminum. Images use a special white-base and brilliant glossy finish to create an almost glowing effect.

The results are waterproof, durable and stunning. Please note: all photographs, including solid metal prints, should be kept out of direct sunlight to avoid fading.

Suggested Viewing Distances

Photographs rendered at the 16x20 and 24x30 inch print sizes may require a greater view distance to achieve the same resolution as smaller sized images. Please consider these viewing distances for the best visual effect:

16X20 inch photo: 3 feet

24X30 inch photo: 5 feet

Collection of 3 or 10 Photos

For the ultimate collection, a set of any 10 Sungazer photographs is available as photos, Foamcore or framed photos. A smaller set of 3 photos is listed as well. Please choose item numbers 013 or 015 for discounts (not individual photos). Add the image number and frame color (if framed) to the text box below the price dropdown list (i.e. Photo 001 - Black... photo 006 - Gold... photo 010 - Walnut...).

Ordering Photos

Choose the type of print and price then click the "add to cart" button below each image. If you selected a framed photo, click the frame color dropdown list and choose a frame color. Descriptions of the frames can be found here. Select the "continue shopping" button to close the window and choose another photo. Once you are finished selecting images click "Check Out". Select "Pay with Credit Card or Debit Card" to use those payment methods. Optionally, you can login to the PayPal system to pay through PayPal. See the payment help screen here.

If you'd like to use a US Postal Service money order or US bank cashiers check, please contact me here. No personal checks please.

Turnaround Time

Once payment clears, orders are processed within 72 hours and then shipped. Framed, Foamcore and high volume orders may extend the turnaround time slightly. Order placed on Friday evening are treated as orders received Monday morning. There is no shipping on the weekends.

Taxes

All orders shipped to the state of Maryland are taxed .06% of the total price.

United States and Canadian Shipping

All photos are shipped free with FedEx Ground in the continental United States (CONUS) only. Email confirmation and tracking is sent when the product ships.11x14 and smaller prints may be shipped in a flat photo box. Custom 16x20 and larger images may be rolled and shipped in photo tubes. Framed photos are shipped in oversized boxes with extra bubble wrap, crush proof spacers and Styrofoam corners.

*FedEx Ground shipping in the continuous 48 United States: free!
Alaska and Hawaii: add $15.00 to total order (add at bottom of order page).
Canada: add $25.00 to total order (add at bottom of order page).
USA FedEx 2nd day: $15.00 .
USA FedEx Over Night: $30.00 .

Orders not cleared for Alaska, Hawaii and Canada shipping before payment will be refunded.

Estimated FedEx Ground CONUS USA shipping times from Maryland:

East Coast: 1-2 business days from time of printing
Midwest: 2-3 business days from time of printing
Southwest: 3-4 business days from time of printing
Northwest and West Coast: 4-5 business days from time of printing

Worldwide Shipping

All shipments outside the United States are shipped by US Postal Service Express Mail International with tracking and delivery conformation. Shipping is limited to the USPS Individual County Listings where service is available. Prices vary by destination.

Please contact me first before ordering for an exact price quote. http://www.sungazer.net/contact.htm

Orders not cleared for international shipping before payment will be refunded within 7 days.

Returns

Products damaged in transit can be returned and a new print will be mailed. Turnaround time is usually 5 -7 business days from the time the damaged item is returned. International order will be longer due to customs restrictions.

Once the new photo has been processed and printed, a new tracking number will be sent by e-mail.

Please contact me as soon as possible so I can process a refund that includes the return shipping fee.

Cancelling or Changing an Order

Orders may be cancelled prior to printing. This is usually the 24 hour period after you submit the final payment. If you'd like to change your order, please do so within 24 hours. Once the photo(s) is printed the sale is final and cannot be cancelled or changed.

Copyright and End User Agreement

All images are copyright ©Greg Piepol. Please do not reproduce an image for publication (paper or digital) without explicit permission. Commercial reselling of Sungazer Photos is not allowed unless previously negotiated. If you wish to use a purchased image for any other reason besides a physical display, please contact me first.

Other Sungazer.net Solar Images

If you’d like another non-metallic image on this site printed, just send me an email with the image file name or webpage address.

Other non-metallic images on this site fall under the same terms and conditions as the metallic prints described above. Non-metallic images are usually provided free of charge to astronomy clubs, schools and individuals. If possible, please include ©Sungazer.net in the presentation and let me know where you are using the image. I’d appreciate it!

Rights Managed Solar Images
Image licensing for creative arts buyers is negotiated through an international photo agent with representation in 44 countries. Please contact me for more information.

Questions

Feel free to ask any questions. I can easily be contacted through email or my contacts page:
http://www.sungazer.net/contact.html .

Thanks for the interest and enjoy the sun!
Greg