Astronomical Collection (page 6)

Moon and clouds C016 / 6313
Moon and clouds. Quarter Moon between clouds at sunset. At this point in the lunar cycle, the angle of separation between the Moon and Sun is 90 degrees

Historical celestial system. Illustration of the celestial system proposed by Athanasius Kircher in his 1660 work Iter extaticum coeleste

Soviet satellite monitoring, 1958
Soviet satellite monitoring. Telescopes being used, in 1958, by Soviet astronomers, to monitor a satellite as it passes overhead

Parallel universe, conceptual computer artwork. Some physicists believe that there are an infinite number of parallel universes, created for each possible quantum mechanical outcome

Aurora borealis in Alaska
Aurora borealis over the treeline. The aurora borealis (northern lights) is an atmospheric phenomenon that occurs at high latitudes, appearing as shimmering bands of coloured light in the sky

Sun from Earth orbit, computer artwork

Luigi Groto, Italian poet
Luigi Groto (1541-1585), Italian poet. The circular Italian inscription gives his name, calls him the blind man of Hadria (referring to Adria, northern Italy)

Triangulum galaxy (M33), ultraviolet image. This spiral galaxy, also known as the Pinwheel galaxy, is a member of the Local Group of galaxies

Tunguska event stamp, 50th anniversary. This Soviet stamp of 1958 depicts the Russian mineralogist and Tunguska event researcher Leonid Kulik (1883-1942) at right

Quantum universe

Big Bang and early galaxies. Galaxies forming in the early universe following the Big Bang, the initial expansion of all the matter in the universe from an infinitely compact state some 13.7 billion

Observatories on Mauna Kea, Hawaii, at sunrise. Left to right they are: Caltech Submillimeter Observatory, James Clerk Maxwell Telescope, Submillimeter Array, Subaru Telescope

Comparative Orbits
A diagram of the relative orbit distances of planets in the Solar System and the variable light hitting the Earth during different seasons

Andromeda constellation. Illustrated card from a 19th century astronomical teaching aid called Uranias Mirror, after the Greek muse of astronomy

Spiral galaxy M74, optical image. The galaxy is seen face-on from Earth, allowing the structure of its spiral arms to be studied

Lagoon nebula (M8). This is a huge cloud of gas and dust that glows as the hydrogen gas it contains is ionised by radiation from hot young stars within it

Quadrant / Diderot / 1760
An astronomical quadrant

Astronomical Umbrella
Teacher using an umbrella to demonstrate the position of the stars to a group of schoolboys

Habrecht Clock 1589
Astronomical clock made by Isaac Habrecht for pope Sextus V

Astronomical Clock in the Clock Tower, St Marks Square, Venice, Veneto, Italy

Earth compared to Uranus, illustration
Illustration comparing the size of Earth (left) with the planet Uranus. Uranus is the seventh planet from the Sun, with an average distance from it of 19.2 times the Earth-Sun distance

India, Delhi, New Delhi, Jantar Mantar Observatory

Starry sky with the Milky Way over a forest, Flums, Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland

View of a mountain landscape crossed by a viaduct. At the bottom of the image, a train travels by on a railway. Europe. Date of Photograph:1980 - 1990

Panoramic view of the neighborhood of EUR in Rome, at the center of a sports facility. In the distance, the Palace of Italian Civilization or Civilization of Labor and the Church of Saints Peter

View of Trani Trani. Date of Photograph:1950-1960

Baptistery, Duomo and bell tower taken at night, Florence Florence Baptistery Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1950 ca

Two travelling salesmen walking on a beach. Italy. Date of Photograph:1950- 1960

Two young travelling salesmen walking on a beach. Italy. Date of Photograph:1950- 1960

A trestle-work tower Italy. Date of Photograph:1950-1960

Graphically modified night view of Bologna Bologna Tower Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1950-1960. Date of Artwork:XII sec

Francois Arago
3787674 Francois Arago; (add.info.: Francois Arago - with depiction of aerolite (meteorite of silicate minerals) falling in daylight

Autumn full moon on Long Island United States Long Island. Date of Photograph:10/1991

Sailboats moored at sunset in the peaceful waters of a port. Date of Photograph:1912 ca

U.S. Air Force space missile launch
3568546 U.S. Air Force space missile launch by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: United States 1960 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

African swallows Africa. Date of Photograph:1950-1960

Of day or night?, Florence Florence. Date of Photograph:1918-1919

William Herschel
3787675 William Herschel; (add.info.: William Herschel - pictured with comet of 1831. Portrait illustration on Liebig collectible card (French series title: Astronomes'/'Astronomers')

Giovanni Schiaparelli
3787678 Giovanni Schiaparelli; (add.info.: Giovanni Schiaparelli - pictured with lunar landscape at sunrise. Portrait illustration on Liebig collectible card (French series title)

Johannes Kepler
3787677 Johannes Kepler; (add.info.: Johannes Kepler - pictured with illustration of total solar eclipse. Portrait illustration on Liebig collectible card (French series title)

Laplace
3783124 Laplace; (add.info.: Pierre-Simon Laplace. French mathematician and astronomer. 1749-1827. Engraving by Louis Jean Desire Delaistre.c.1847 Le Plutarque Francais Revolution Empire vol 6)

Isaac Newton
3787676 Isaac Newton; (add.info.: Isaac Newton - pictured with astronomer observing a lunar eclipse, early 18th century. Portrait illustration on Liebig collectible card (French series title)

Aryabhata (w/c on paper)
1764442 Aryabhata (w/c on paper) by Indian School; (add.info.: Aryabhata ( Āryabhaṭa) or Aryabhata I (476-550 CE) was the first of the major mathematician-astronomers from the classical age of Indian

Galileo discovering new worlds (colour litho)
979549 Galileo discovering new worlds (colour litho) by Skinner, Edward Frederick (1865-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Galileo discovering new worlds)

Eclipse of the moon photographed on a limpid Venetian night. In the foreground, a view of the end part of the right facade of the Basilica of San Marco Venice. Date of Photograph:1950 ca

Nocturnal shot of the roofs of Venice Venice. Date of Photograph:1950 ca

Nocturnal, street-level view of a building in Venice, deserted and shrouded by the evening fog Venice. Date of Photograph:1950ca

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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.