Astronomical Collection (page 21)

Richard Anthony Proctor, 1868
1577096 Richard Anthony Proctor, 1868; (add.info.: Portrait of Richard Anthony Proctor (1837-1888) English astronomer. Dated 1868.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Constellations of Perseus carrying the head of Medusa, Andromeda chained to a rock, and the Triangle, 1775 (engraving)
542189 Constellations of Perseus carrying the head of Medusa, Andromeda chained to a rock, and the Triangle, 1775 (engraving); (add.info.: From JJ Fortin Atlas Coelestis de Flamsteed Paris 1775)

Flamsteed House in Greenwich Park, London, designed by Christopher Wren on the orders of Charles II as an Observatory
541715 Flamsteed House in Greenwich Park, London, designed by Christopher Wren on the orders of Charles II as an Observatory

Pierre-Louis Moreau de Maupertuis (1698-1759) in Finland, 1736. 1874 (engraving from Vies des Savants Illustres du)
540692 Pierre-Louis Moreau de Maupertuis (1698-1759) in Finland, 1736. 1874 (engraving from Vies des Savants Illustres du XVIIIe Siecle, Louis Figuier, Paris); (add.info.: In 1736 Maupertuis)

Astronomical observatory at Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1865 (engraving)
538149 Astronomical observatory at Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1865 (engraving); (add.info.: Astronomical observatory at Cambridge, Massachusetts)

Hipparchos (c146-c127) Ancient Greek astronomer. Artist's reconstruction of Hipparchos at work
533594 Hipparchos (c146-c127) Ancient Greek astronomer. Artist's reconstruction of Hipparchos at work. Wood engraving c1880.; (add.info.: Hipparchos (c146-c127) Ancient Greek astronomer

Kopernikus, Nicolaus Copernicus, 1473-1543 (engraving)
8632105 Kopernikus, Nicolaus Copernicus, 1473-1543 (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kopernikus, Nicolaus Copernicus, 1473-1543)

Mounting of Mr Reade's 12-ft Telescope (engraving)
8629568 Mounting of Mr Reade's 12-ft Telescope (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mounting of Mr Reade's 12-ft Telescope)

Wednesday, the best day of all (chromolitho)
8677311 Wednesday, the best day of all (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wednesday, the best day of all)

Page of London views, 1835 (engraving)
8663304 Page of London views, 1835 (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Coal-mine, Coal-train, Cobbler, Cobweb, Cock-fight, Coffee, Coffin, Cog-wheel, Collar, Colter, Column
8650041 Coal-mine, Coal-train, Cobbler, Cobweb, Cock-fight, Coffee, Coffin, Cog-wheel, Collar, Colter, Column, Comet (engraving) by German School

Rossall School: The Assheton Observatory (b/w photo)
8648344 Rossall School: The Assheton Observatory (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Assheton Observatory)

The Solar System; The Moon (colour litho)
8653589 The Solar System; The Moon (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Solar System; The Moon)

Martha's Vineyard: Cottage City, View West from the Observatory (b/w photo)
8640634 Martha's Vineyard: Cottage City, View West from the Observatory (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cottage City)

Bateau a vapeur & Chemin de Fer, 19th century (hand coloured woodcut on paper)
7485300 Bateau a vapeur & Chemin de Fer, 19th century (hand coloured woodcut on paper) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 30x37 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Book of the Propheties of Nostradamus, 1568 (print)
5944639 Book of the Propheties of Nostradamus, 1568 (print); Maison de Nostradamus, Salon de Provence, France; (add.info)

Camelopardalis and Auriga. With Cassiopeia, Lynx, Taurus, Ursa Major, Perseus, Gemini. Le girafe et le cocher
5912921 Camelopardalis and Auriga. With Cassiopeia, Lynx, Taurus, Ursa Major, Perseus, Gemini. Le girafe et le cocher. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from John Flamsteed

Caroline Herschel, 19th century (photogravure)
7342120 Caroline Herschel, 19th century (photogravure) by Tielemann (19th century); 31.7x25.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Planetary system, 1830-36 (lithograph)
7341588 Planetary system, 1830-36 (lithograph) by Barfoot, S. (19th century); 36.8x44 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: S. Barfoot; S)

Portrait of Captain William Hewett, c.1840 (watercolour, wood, glass)
7341584 Portrait of Captain William Hewett, c.1840 (watercolour, wood, glass) by Gregory, George T. (19th century); 38.4x33.5x6.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Inscription in South Pacific Ocean, c.1725 (papier mache, plaster, copper plate engraved, varnish, brass, wood, paper)
7339587 Inscription in South Pacific Ocean, c.1725 (papier mache, plaster, copper plate engraved, varnish, brass, wood, paper, hand-coloured) by Valk

Spectacular Perseids meteorite shower. The book "The Sky" by A. Guillemin, printed in 1877
7295223 Spectacular Perseids meteorite shower. The book "The Sky" by A. Guillemin, printed in 1877; Private Collection; Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

28-inch visual refractor telescope, c.1893 (cast iron, steel)
7337584 28-inch visual refractor telescope, c.1893 (cast iron, steel) by Grubb, Howard (1844-1931); 820x0 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The original astronomical observations made in the course of a voyage towards the South Pole
7337577 The original astronomical observations made in the course of a voyage towards the South Pole, and around the world in His Majesty's ships the Resolution and Adventure

Reverend George Fisher (1794-1873), c.1860 (photo)
7337528 Reverend George Fisher (1794-1873), c.1860 (photo) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: unknown Fisher was a well-known astronomer)

Three figures using astronomical equipment in the Great Star Room or the Octagon Room, as it is known today
7342715 Three figures using astronomical equipment in the Great Star Room or the Octagon Room, as it is known today, at the Royal Observatory

Marine spotting scope (Longview), with marine signal flag code, c.1810 (object)
MMM5476130 Marine spotting scope (Longview), with marine signal flag code, c.1810 (object); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Marine spotting scope (Longview)

Retractable telescope and its foot, which belonged to the Reverend George Fischer (1794-1873)
MMM5476392 Retractable telescope and its foot, which belonged to the Reverend George Fischer (1794-1873), c.1815 (mahogany and copper); National Maritime Museum, London

Celestial globe, with astronomical details including a magnitude table, 1602
MMM5475178 Celestial globe, with astronomical details including a magnitude table, 1602 (globe made of papier-mache and plaster with wood base); National Maritime Museum, London

Universal equinoxial ring dial, reverse, for all latitudes. Brass instrument, c.1715 (brass)
MMM5475138 Universal equinoxial ring dial, reverse, for all latitudes. Brass instrument, c.1715 (brass); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Universal equinoxial ring dial, reverse)

Universal equinoxial dial for all latitudes, deployed. Brass instrument and enamel, c.1800-50 (brass)
MMM5475103 Universal equinoxial dial for all latitudes, deployed. Brass instrument and enamel, c.1800-50 (brass); National Maritime Museum, London

Universal equinoxial dial for Latitude 0, reverse Brass instrument, c.1675-1715, by Michael Butterfield (brass)
MMM5475096 Universal equinoxial dial for Latitude 0, reverse Brass instrument, c.1675-1715, by Michael Butterfield (brass); National Maritime Museum, London

Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, for latitude 0. Copper and silver instrument, 1682 (copper and silver)
MMM5474505 Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, for latitude 0. Copper and silver instrument, 1682 (copper and silver); National Maritime Museum, London

Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, for latitude 12 degrees. Brass instrument, 18th century (brass)
MMM5474454 Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, for latitude 12 degrees. Brass instrument, 18th century (brass); National Maritime Museum, London

Sundial and lunar in diptych, c.1850-1900 (varnished wood)
MMM5474421 Sundial and lunar in diptych, c.1850-1900 (varnished wood); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Sundial and lunar in diptych, open)

Butterfield dial for latitude 50 degrees, in its case, seen from the reverse. Silver instrument, 1700-20 (silver)
MMM5474073 Butterfield dial for latitude 50 degrees, in its case, seen from the reverse. Silver instrument, 1700-20 (silver) by Rowley, John (1668-1728); National Maritime Museum, London

Astronomical compendium (measurement kit) for 49° latitude, closed, top view, 1597 (brass)
MMM5474055 Astronomical compendium (measurement kit) for 49° latitude, closed, top view, 1597 (brass) by Ducher, Hans (fl.1574); National Maritime Museum, London

Diptych sundial for 49° latitude, with magnetic compass. Wooden instrument, first half of the 18th century
MMM5474050 Diptych sundial for 49° latitude, with magnetic compass. Wooden instrument, first half of the 18th century; National Maritime Museum, London

Diptych sundial, open, for latitude 41 degrees, 19th century (wood)
MMM5474041 Diptych sundial, open, for latitude 41 degrees, 19th century (wood); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Diptych sundial, open, for latitude 41 degrees)

Diptych sundial (closed), for latitude 42 degrees. Ivory instrument, mid-17th century, by Thomas Ducher (?) (ivory)
MMM5474011 Diptych sundial (closed), for latitude 42 degrees. Ivory instrument, mid-17th century, by Thomas Ducher (?) (ivory); National Maritime Museum, London

Astronomical compendium (measurement kit) for latitude 37 degrees, open, interior description, 1569 (brass)
MMM5474010 Astronomical compendium (measurement kit) for latitude 37 degrees, open, interior description, 1569 (brass); National Maritime Museum, London

Polyhedral sundial for latitude 20 degrees, with magnetic compass on its base, 18th century (brass and wood)
MMM5474000 Polyhedral sundial for latitude 20 degrees, with magnetic compass on its base, 18th century (brass and wood); National Maritime Museum, London

Diptych sundial (open) for Latitude 48, with magnetic compass. Ivory instrument, 1619 (ivory)
MMM5473337 Diptych sundial (open) for Latitude 48, with magnetic compass. Ivory instrument, 1619 (ivory); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Diptych sundial (open) for Latitude 48

Astrolabe, detail of a plaque with a projection of La Hire, 1702 (object)
MMM5471338 Astrolabe, detail of a plaque with a projection of La Hire, 1702 (object) by Bion, Nicolas (1652-1733); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Astrolabe)

Detail of an astrolabe: mater (plateau), c.1555 (brass)
MMM5470430 Detail of an astrolabe: mater (plateau), c.1555 (brass); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Detail of an astrolabe: mater (plateau)

Detail of an astrolabe: the inscription in Latin, engraved on a plate. Brass instrument, c.1555 (brass)
MMM5470388 Detail of an astrolabe: the inscription in Latin, engraved on a plate. Brass instrument, c.1555 (brass); National Maritime Museum, London

Latitude 46 degree sundial, with magnetic compass, 16th century (gold)
MMM5470214 Latitude 46 degree sundial, with magnetic compass, 16th century (gold); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Latitude 46 degree sundial, with magnetic compass)

Astronomical compendium for latitude 20 degrees. Gilded copper instrument, 1560 (copper)
MMM5470144 Astronomical compendium for latitude 20 degrees. Gilded copper instrument, 1560 (copper) by Schissler, Christoph (c.1531-1608); National Maritime Museum, London

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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.