Saturn Delayed [Crystal Nebulae]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 

We are very sorry not to be able to bring you the Saturn sculpture, as advertised in the December edition of Astronomy Now. Unfortunately, the factory that manufactures the sculptures, despite their assurances that they could meet the required specification, let us down at a very late stage by failing to make a satisfactory rendition of the data file that we provided.

Since we are committed to only producing astronomically accurate sculptures, we have decided that we cannot in good conscience sell the substandard sculpture that they produced. We are currently looking at alternative manufacturers, but unfortunately that will take some time. Needless to say, we are very disappointed (not least because we had invested a significant amount in producing this sculpture!), but hope you understand why we have decided to withdraw the piece from sale at this time.

On a happier note, our other three sculptures, the Sun, the Milky Way, and the Map of the Universe, are all still available.