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Personalised Sun Map
The Sun on your date, photographed from space.
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Personalised Sun Map
From £21.99
The real Sun on your special moment. A photograph of the Sun taken from space by NASA on your chosen date, showing it exactly as it was that day.
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50,000+ Stories Captured Forever
Real moments. Real memories. Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Real NASA & ESA Photo
A real photograph of the Sun from space on your date. From June 2010 the photo comes from NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory, and from 1996 to 2010 from SOHO, a joint mission of ESA and NASA. We use the photo taken closest to midday at your chosen place, and never one more than 12 hours away. It is taken in ultraviolet light, shown in orange as scientists show it, revealing the active regions and flares of that day.
Every Day is Different
No two days on the Sun look the same. Its active regions grow, fade and turn with the Sun, so your print shows the Sun exactly as it was on your date, with the solar cycle it was in and how far away it was that day.
How it Works
How to Make a Sun Map
Choose your design, then create your Sun map in around 60 seconds. Preview the real photo of your date and personalise the details before ordering.
1Your Design & Features
2Your moment, the date & place
3Your size & framing optionsWhy Picture the Stars™
Crafting scientifically precise space prints since 2018. Over 50,000 customers have trusted us to capture their most meaningful moments. Captured forever.
- Ultra HD PrintFinest Art Giclée printing in ultra-high detail, from a real NASA photograph of the Sun.
- Award WinningCanon Printer Award winning quality, with a superior, true-to-life colour gamut.
- Museum GradePrinted on 285gsm Museum Grade art cardstock with archival inks, made to last a lifetime.
- Framing & Gift WrapPremium wood framing service, ready to hang, with a luxury gift wrap option.
Free UK Delivery
Free, fully tracked delivery in 1–2 working days. Made and shipped in the UK. Next-day delivery is available at an extra cost. We keep you posted by email and SMS, tracking your parcel right to your door.
Lifetime Guarantee
Covered for life, plus a 100-day promise. Every print is made on 285gsm Museum Grade art cardstock with archival pigment inks, and if it ever fades or develops a fault we replace it free of charge, with no time limit. Not happy with it? Contact us within 100 days of purchase and return it in its original condition for a refund, even if it is personalised. Everything is covered except accidental damage.
FAQs
Is it a real photo of the Sun on my date, and where does it come from?
Yes. Every Sun map is a real photograph of the Sun taken from space on your chosen date, never an illustration. We retrieve it from the space telescope archives for your date. From June 2010 it is usually taken by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO), and from 1996 to 2010 by SOHO, a joint mission of ESA and NASA. We use the photo taken closest to midday at the place you choose.
What do the Annotations show?
Annotations add three short facts either side of the small print. On the left: the day of the week, the star sign of your date and the solar cycle the Sun was in. In the middle, as always: your title, place, date and coordinates. On the right: the satellite that took your photo, the light it was taken in (ultraviolet), and how far the Sun was from Earth that day.
Why is the Sun orange?
The photo is taken in ultraviolet light that our eyes cannot see, at a wavelength of 30.4 nanometres, given off by gas at around 50,000 degrees in the Sun's lower atmosphere. Scientists show this light in orange, and it reveals the bright active regions, loops and flares that make every day on the Sun look different.
What dates can I choose?
Any date from 20 January 1996 up to today. That is when full resolution daily photos in this colour begin. On a handful of days there is no photo, mostly in the second half of 1998 when the SOHO satellite was briefly lost, and the page tells you if your date is one of them.
Does the Sun really look different every day?
Yes. The Sun turns once about every 27 days and its active regions grow, fade and move, so no two days are the same. Your print shows the Sun exactly as it was on your date, along with the solar cycle it was in and how far away it was that day.
Why do you ask for my location?
Only to set the time zone. The satellites photograph the Sun from space, so the picture is the same wherever you are, but your place decides when your day began and ended, and so which photo belongs to your date. Your place and its coordinates are also printed beneath the Sun.
Will it match my star map?
Yes. The Sun fills exactly the same circle as our star maps, moon maps and solar system prints, with the same words and details underneath, so a set hangs together perfectly.
What sizes are available?
Five sizes, from A4 (21x30cm) up to 60x80cm, available framed in a premium wooden frame or unframed. Every print is made on 285gsm Museum Grade art cardstock with archival pigment inks and covered by our Lifetime Guarantee. If you are not happy with it, contact us within 100 days of purchase and return it in its original condition for a refund, even if it is personalised.
Copyright Picture the Stars © 2026. All rights reserved.
Capture the Sun on your Moment
From £21.99
A personalised Sun map captures the Sun from one unforgettable moment. The day you met, your wedding day, or your little one's first trip around the Sun. We find the photo NASA and ESA satellites took of the Sun on your chosen date, closest to midday where you were, then print it on museum grade paper made to last a lifetime.
Real NASA & ESA Photo
A real photograph of the Sun from space on your date, by NASA's SDO or the ESA and NASA SOHO satellite.
Every Day is Different
No two days on the Sun look the same. Its active regions grow, fade and turn with the Sun, so your print shows the Sun exactly as it was on your date, with the solar cycle it was in and how far away it was that day.
Free UK Delivery
Free, fully tracked delivery in 1–2 working days. Made and shipped in the UK.
Lifetime Guarantee
Replaced free if it ever fades or develops a fault. Plus our 100-day promise.
Reviews
50,000+ Stories Captured Forever
Real moments. Real memories. Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Ultra HD PrintFinest Art Giclée printing in ultra-high detail, from a real NASA photograph of the Sun.
Award WinningCanon Printer Award winning quality, with a superior, true-to-life colour gamut.- Museum GradePrinted on 285gsm Museum Grade art cardstock with archival inks, made to last a lifetime.
- Framing & Gift WrapPremium wood framing service, ready to hang, with a luxury gift wrap option.
How it Works1Your Design & FeaturesBlack or white paper, with the border and the details of your day as options.2Your moment, the date & placeChoose any date from 1996 to today, and we find the photo NASA took of the Sun that day.3Your size & framing optionsPick your size and choose framed or unframed to complete your piece.
How to Make a Sun Map
Choose your design, then create your Sun map in around 60 seconds. Preview the real photo of your date and personalise the details before ordering.
1Your Design & FeaturesBlack or white paper, with the border and the details of your day as options.2Your moment, the date & placeChoose any date from 1996 to today, and we find the photo NASA took of the Sun that day.3Your size & framing optionsPick your size and choose framed or unframed to complete your piece. FAQs
Sun Map FAQs
Is it a real photo of the Sun on my date, and where does it come from?
Yes. Every Sun map is a real photograph of the Sun taken from space on your chosen date, never an illustration. We retrieve it from the space telescope archives for your date. From June 2010 it is usually taken by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO), and from 1996 to 2010 by SOHO, a joint mission of ESA and NASA. We use the photo taken closest to midday at the place you choose.
What do the Annotations show?
Annotations add three short facts either side of the small print. On the left: the day of the week, the star sign of your date and the solar cycle the Sun was in. In the middle, as always: your title, place, date and coordinates. On the right: the satellite that took your photo, the light it was taken in (ultraviolet), and how far the Sun was from Earth that day.
Why is the Sun orange?
The photo is taken in ultraviolet light that our eyes cannot see, at a wavelength of 30.4 nanometres, given off by gas at around 50,000 degrees in the Sun's lower atmosphere. Scientists show this light in orange, and it reveals the bright active regions, loops and flares that make every day on the Sun look different.
What dates can I choose?
Any date from 20 January 1996 up to today. That is when full resolution daily photos in this colour begin. On a handful of days there is no photo, mostly in the second half of 1998 when the SOHO satellite was briefly lost, and the page tells you if your date is one of them.
Does the Sun really look different every day?
Yes. The Sun turns once about every 27 days and its active regions grow, fade and move, so no two days are the same. Your print shows the Sun exactly as it was on your date, along with the solar cycle it was in and how far away it was that day.
Why do you ask for my location?
Only to set the time zone. The satellites photograph the Sun from space, so the picture is the same wherever you are, but your place decides when your day began and ended, and so which photo belongs to your date. Your place and its coordinates are also printed beneath the Sun.
Will it match my star map?
Yes. The Sun fills exactly the same circle as our star maps, moon maps and solar system prints, with the same words and details underneath, so a set hangs together perfectly.
What sizes are available?
Five sizes, from A4 (21x30cm) up to 60x80cm, available framed in a premium wooden frame or unframed. Every print is made on 285gsm Museum Grade art cardstock with archival pigment inks and covered by our Lifetime Guarantee. If you are not happy with it, contact us within 100 days of purchase and return it in its original condition for a refund, even if it is personalised.
Copyright Picture the Stars © 2026. All rights reserved.