Astronomical Collection (page 100)

Asteroid Ceres, artwork
Asteroid Ceres, computer artwork. This is the largest member of the asteroid belt, a large group of rocky and icy bodies orbiting in space between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter

Asteroid Vesta, artwork
Asteroid Vesta, computer artwork. This is the second largest member of the asteroid belt, a large group of rocky and icy bodies orbiting in space between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter

Meteorite, SEM
Meteorite. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a fragment of an iron meteorite. Iron meteorites (siderites) are remnants from the formation of the solar system which fall to Earth

Leonid meteor. Optical time-exposure image of a Leonid meteor (white diagonal line, lower centre) and star trails (curved tracks)

Chiron, computer artwork
Chiron. Computer artwork of the asteroid 2060 Chiron (centre), Saturn (upper left) and the Sun (centre left). Chiron, which is about 300 kilometres in diameter, was discovered in 1977

Vesta asteroid, artwork
Vesta asteroid. Computer artwork of the asteroid Vesta (4 Vesta), based on Hubble Space Telescope (HST) images. The asteroids south pole (lower centre) has been flattened

Asteroid belt, computer artwork. Asteroids are large rocks left over from the formation of the solar system. Most of the thousands of asteroids in the solar system lie in the asteroid belt

Near-Earth asteroid Apophis, artwork
Near-Earth asteroid Apophis. Computer artwork of Apophis, seen against the Earth (middle ground) and the Sun (background)

Four largest asteroids, scale artwork
Four largest asteroids, computer scale artwork. The asteroids are seen against North America for scale. From left, from largest to smallest, they are: Ceres, Vesta, Pallas, and Hygiea

Surface of Mercury, artwork
Surface of Mercury. Computer artwork showing the surface of the planet Mercury with the Sun passing overhead. At its closest, Mercury is only 46 million kilometres from the Sun

Messenger spacecraft at Mercury, computer artwork. The Messenger spacecraft is due to be launched during a 13-day window from 2 August 2004

Comet or asteroid debris, artwork
Comet or asteroid debris. Computer artwork of Earth (bottom right) in the path of broken up pieces of a comet or asteroid

Surface of Mercury. Computer artwork of an asteroid impact crater on the surface of the planet Mercury. The Sun (upper right) and Earth (blue, left of Sun) are seen in the sky

Meteor tracks and star trails above Santorini, Greece, artwork. The meteor tracks (running from upper right to lower left)

Ceres. Computer artwork of the dwarf planet Ceres, the largest object in the asteroid belt with a diameter of 950 kilometres

Internal meteorite structure. Dendritic (branching) crystalline microscopic growth observed inside a meteorite. The structure of this growth gives researchers clues as to the origins

Leonid meteors. Optical time-exposure image of Leonid meteors (streaks) against a starfield containing the Milky Way (band across centre)

Venus, computer artwork. This is the second planet from the Sun, orbiting at an average of 108 million kilometres from it

Crescent Moon over The Lions, Canada
Waxing crescent Moon above The Lions, twin peaks in the North Shore Mountains, north of Vancouver, Canada. At this stage the Moon is halfway between a new Moon and the first quarter (half Moon)

Lunar eclipse, 28 / 08 / 2007
Lunar eclipse. The Moon emerging from totality during a lunar eclipse. The bright area at left is full sunlight returning as the Moon passes out of the shadow of the Earth

2 day old Moon with earthshine
2 day old Moon with Earthshine. Optical image of a waxing (increasing in apparent size) Moon. The bright crescent (right) of this Moon is directly illuminated by sunlight

Crescent Moon, computer artwork
Crescent Moon. Computer artwork of a crescent Moon in the night sky over a rocky landscape

27 day old moon with earthshine, optical image. This waning (decreasing in apparent size) moon has a crescent sliver of sunlight highlighting its underside

Moon internal structure, computer artwork. The Moon has a diameter of 3476 kilometres. It has a crust overlying a thick mantle layer, and a small solid core. The Moon is geologically dead

Full moon setting
Full Moon setting over the ocean, looking south. The Moon does not produce its own light. Instead it reflects that of the Sun

Total lunar eclipse. Sequence of optical images of the total eclipse of the Moon of 9th January 2001. The sequence runs from top right to bottom left

Transit of Venus, 8th June 2004
Transit of Venus. Venus is the black dot seen on the Sun. This image was taken at 06:10 GMT on 8th June 2004, from near Kidderminster, England

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Astronomical wonders unfold before our eyes, revealing the vastness and beauty of the cosmos. From the iconic Pale Blue Dot captured by Voyager 1 to the mesmerizing Hubble Ultra Deep Field 2012 image, we are reminded of our place in this infinite expanse. The historic 1919 solar eclipse confirmed Einstein's theory of general relativity, forever altering our understanding of space-time. Gazing up at the night sky, we find solace in familiar constellations like The Plough asterism in Ursa Major and Orions belt, guiding us through the celestial tapestry. Joseph Wright's Orrery brings to life a mechanical representation of our solar system, reminding us of its intricate workings. The Hubble Ultra Deep Field galaxies captivate with their sheer number and diversity, showcasing countless cosmic marvels waiting to be explored. The Messier objects present a full set of celestial treasures for astronomers to uncover and study. Within Orion's nebula lies a stellar nursery where new stars are born amidst swirling gas clouds—a breathtaking sight that ignites curiosity about the origins of life itself. Earthrise photograph immortalizes humanity's first glimpse at our home from space—an artwork that evokes awe and unity among all who behold it. The Pillars of Creation stand tall within the Eagle Nebula—a testament to nature's ability to sculpt extraordinary formations over millions of years. Nebula Sh 2-106 reveals its vibrant colors through an exquisite HST image, captivating us with its ethereal beauty. As we continue exploring these astronomical wonders, let us embrace both humbleness and wonderment—knowing that there is still so much left undiscovered beyond what meets our eyes.