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Astronomical Collection (page 7)

Astronomical wonders unfold before our eyes, revealing the vastness and beauty of the cosmos

Background imageAstronomical Collection: Astronomical Clock in the Clock Tower, St Marks Square, Venice, Veneto, Italy

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

Background imageAstronomical Collection: Astronomical Diagrams (colour litho)

Astronomical Diagrams (colour litho)
8658793 Astronomical Diagrams (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Astronomical Diagrams)

Background imageAstronomical Collection: Tea-House and Fire-Station observatory at Shimono-Suwa near Lake Suwa on the Nakasendo Road

Tea-House and Fire-Station observatory at Shimono-Suwa near Lake Suwa on the Nakasendo Road (b/w photo)
8625218 Tea-House and Fire-Station observatory at Shimono-Suwa near Lake Suwa on the Nakasendo Road (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Sir George Biddell Airy (1801-1892) as the Greenwich Time Ball, 1883 (engraving)
7339204 Sir George Biddell Airy (1801-1892) as the Greenwich Time Ball, 1883 (engraving) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageAstronomical Collection: Edmond Halley, Astronomer Royal (1656-1746), c.1721 (oil painting)

Edmond Halley, Astronomer Royal (1656-1746), c.1721 (oil painting)
7337920 Edmond Halley, Astronomer Royal (1656-1746), c.1721 (oil painting) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723); 53.3x43.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageAstronomical Collection: Volvelle to show how to find the time, in hours and minutes, in which the Moon reaches one of its

Volvelle to show how to find the time, in hours and minutes, in which the Moon reaches one of its aspects
7340909 Volvelle to show how to find the time, in hours and minutes, in which the Moon reaches one of its aspects. The disc is fixed and is read by a wire in the centre

Background imageAstronomical Collection: Leo Major and Leo Minor, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )

Leo Major and Leo Minor, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340886 Leo Major and Leo Minor, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 20)

Background imageAstronomical Collection: Cepheus, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )

Cepheus, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340875 Cepheus, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 4)

Background imageAstronomical Collection: Cassiopeia, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )

Cassiopeia, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340874 Cassiopeia, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 3)

Background imageAstronomical Collection: Camelopadalis, Tarandus and Custos Messium, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )

Camelopadalis, Tarandus and Custos Messium, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340873 Camelopadalis, Tarandus and Custos Messium, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageAstronomical Collection: Urania's Mirror or a View of the Heavens (Constellation cards), c.1825 (card, paper, tissue)

Urania's Mirror or a View of the Heavens (Constellation cards), c.1825 (card, paper, tissue)
7340871 Urania's Mirror or a View of the Heavens (Constellation cards), c.1825 (card, paper, tissue) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Box lid)

Background imageAstronomical Collection: Solar system, 1846-60 (engraving)

Solar system, 1846-60 (engraving)
7340561 Solar system, 1846-60 (engraving) by Reynolds, James (fl.c.1846-60); 29.2x23.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageAstronomical Collection: The celestial planisphere or transparent star director, c.1850 (card, paper, tissue)

The celestial planisphere or transparent star director, c.1850 (card, paper, tissue)
7340555 The celestial planisphere or transparent star director, c.1850 (card, paper, tissue) by British School, (19th century); 34.5x34.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Sketch of medallion of Maskelyne, 1750s (drawing)
7340655 Sketch of medallion of Maskelyne, 1750s (drawing) by Unknown artist, (18th century); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageAstronomical Collection: Girolamo Frascatoro, 1891 (engraving)

Girolamo Frascatoro, 1891 (engraving)
8766932 Girolamo Frascatoro, 1891 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1483-1553,Girolamo Frascatoro, italian physicist, botanist, astronomer)

Background imageAstronomical Collection: 'The Moon', 15th century illustration

"The Moon", 15th century illustration
AIS5386903 "The Moon", 15th century illustration; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: The Moon. Two astronomers observe the sky)

Background imageAstronomical Collection: Frontispiece of volume I of 'Opere di Galileo Galilei', by Galileo Galilei (1564-1642)

Frontispiece of volume I of "Opere di Galileo Galilei", by Galileo Galilei (1564-1642)
AIS5354712 Frontispiece of volume I of "Opere di Galileo Galilei", by Galileo Galilei (1564-1642), Edition of 1744 (engraving); Biblioteca de Catalunya, Barcelona

Background imageAstronomical Collection: James Bradley, Astronomer Royal 1742-1762, late 18th century (print)

James Bradley, Astronomer Royal 1742-1762, late 18th century (print)
7339304 James Bradley, Astronomer Royal 1742-1762, late 18th century (print) by Hudson, Thomas (1701-79); 34x24 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageAstronomical Collection: Bootes Canes Venatici, Coma Berenices and Quadrans Muralis, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue)

Bootes Canes Venatici, Coma Berenices and Quadrans Muralis, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue)
7339260 Bootes Canes Venatici, Coma Berenices and Quadrans Muralis, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 38.5x37.3x33.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageAstronomical Collection: Inscription in North Pacific Ocean, c.1860 (papier mache, wood, metal, plaster, paper, varnish)

Inscription in North Pacific Ocean, c.1860 (papier mache, wood, metal, plaster, paper, varnish, hand-coloured)
7339254 Inscription in North Pacific Ocean, c.1860 (papier mache, wood, metal, plaster, paper, varnish, hand-coloured, copper plate engraved) by Newton

Background imageAstronomical Collection: Planetarium, c.1825 (brass, glass, gilt brass, enamel, engraved)

Planetarium, c.1825 (brass, glass, gilt brass, enamel, engraved)
7339249 Planetarium, c.1825 (brass, glass, gilt brass, enamel, engraved) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 28x17 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageAstronomical Collection: Rules of the North Star, 16th century (manuscript)

Rules of the North Star, 16th century (manuscript)
7339147 Rules of the North Star, 16th century (manuscript) by Portuguese School, (16th century); 49x70.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: North Star rules)

Background imageAstronomical Collection: Benares, India, c.1910 (print)

Benares, India, c.1910 (print)
7293199 Benares, India, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Geography. India. Raja Jey Singh Observatory on the banks of river Ganges, Benares. Postcard, India, ca 1910.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Background imageAstronomical Collection: Sir Thomas Masterman Hardy, Vice-Admiral of the Blue (1769-1839), 1834 (oil on canvas)

Sir Thomas Masterman Hardy, Vice-Admiral of the Blue (1769-1839), 1834 (oil on canvas)
7337926 Sir Thomas Masterman Hardy, Vice-Admiral of the Blue (1769-1839), 1834 (oil on canvas) by Evans, Richard (1784-1871) ; 143.5x113.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageAstronomical Collection: Galileo Galilei (1564-1642), c.1602-07 (oil on canvas)

Galileo Galilei (1564-1642), c.1602-07 (oil on canvas)
7337903 Galileo Galilei (1564-1642), c.1602-07 (oil on canvas) by Apollodoro, Francesco (1531-1612); 66x53.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageAstronomical Collection: Lieutenant Henry Fortescue (1798-1876), 1824 (Oil in canvas)

Lieutenant Henry Fortescue (1798-1876), 1824 (Oil in canvas)
7337902 Lieutenant Henry Fortescue (1798-1876), 1824 (Oil in canvas) by Ferneley, John E. (1782-1860); 56x43.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageAstronomical Collection: ASTRONOMY Geocentric system, 13th century (engraving)

ASTRONOMY Geocentric system, 13th century (engraving)
7272463 ASTRONOMY Geocentric system, 13th century (engraving); (add.info.: ASTRONOMY Geocentric system 'The Earth is immovable at the center of the Universe between the Sun)

Background imageAstronomical Collection: The Sun in the church of St. Francis museum centre, Evora

The Sun in the church of St. Francis museum centre, Evora
7264952 The Sun in the church of St. Francis museum centre, Evora; Igreja Real de Sao Francisco, Evora, Portugal; (add.info.: Stylized image of the sun in the church of St)

Background imageAstronomical Collection: Volvelle showing the planetary aspects without the Moon, 1540 (hand-coloured engraving)

Volvelle showing the planetary aspects without the Moon, 1540 (hand-coloured engraving)
7340905 Volvelle showing the planetary aspects without the Moon, 1540 (hand-coloured engraving) by Apianus, Petrus (1495-1552); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageAstronomical Collection: Volvelle illustrating the magnitude, start time and duration of eclipses

Volvelle illustrating the magnitude, start time and duration of eclipses, 1540 (hand-coloured engraving)
7340904 Volvelle illustrating the magnitude, start time and duration of eclipses, 1540 (hand-coloured engraving) by Apianus, Petrus (1495-1552); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageAstronomical Collection: Volvelle giving the rules for predicting solar and lunar eclipses

Volvelle giving the rules for predicting solar and lunar eclipses. One of the volvelles features a dragon with multiple
7340903 Volvelle giving the rules for predicting solar and lunar eclipses. One of the volvelles features a dragon with multiple heads and a partial solar eclipse

Background imageAstronomical Collection: Monoceros, Canis Minor and Atelier Typographique, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )

Monoceros, Canis Minor and Atelier Typographique, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340894 Monoceros, Canis Minor and Atelier Typographique, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageAstronomical Collection: Pisces, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )

Pisces, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340892 Pisces, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 27)

Background imageAstronomical Collection: Capricornus, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )

Capricornus, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340890 Capricornus, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 25)

Background imageAstronomical Collection: Cancer, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )

Cancer, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340885 Cancer, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 19)

Background imageAstronomical Collection: Delphinus, Sagitta, Aquila and Antinous, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue)

Delphinus, Sagitta, Aquila and Antinous, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue)
7340881 Delphinus, Sagitta, Aquila and Antinous, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 13)

Background imageAstronomical Collection: Gloria Frederich, Andromeda and Triangula, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )

Gloria Frederich, Andromeda and Triangula, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340876 Gloria Frederich, Andromeda and Triangula, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageAstronomical Collection: Plan of Greenwich Park, showing the Royal Observatory, One Tree Hill and the Ranger's House

Plan of Greenwich Park, showing the Royal Observatory, One Tree Hill and the Ranger's House, 1790 (pen, wash)
7340660 Plan of Greenwich Park, showing the Royal Observatory, One Tree Hill and the Ranger's House, 1790 (pen, wash, vellum) by Morton

Background imageAstronomical Collection: The sun and solar phenomena, 1846-60 (engraving)

The sun and solar phenomena, 1846-60 (engraving)
7340557 The sun and solar phenomena, 1846-60 (engraving) by Reynolds, James (fl.c.1846-60) & Emslie, John (1813-75); 29.2x23.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageAstronomical Collection: The central sun and the theory of the stellar universe (backlit), 1846-60 (engraving)

The central sun and the theory of the stellar universe (backlit), 1846-60 (engraving)
7340575 The central sun and the theory of the stellar universe (backlit), 1846-60 (engraving) by Reynolds, James (fl.c.1846-60); 29.2x23.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageAstronomical Collection: Eclipses, 1846-60 (engraving)

Eclipses, 1846-60 (engraving)
7340565 Eclipses, 1846-60 (engraving) by Reynolds, James (fl.c.1846-60); 29.2x23.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator)

Captain W.E. Parry R.N., 1821 (stipple engraving)
7295539 Captain W.E. Parry R.N., 1821 (stipple engraving) by Drummond, Samuel (1765-1844); 23x14.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Commander of the Polar Expedition 1819-1820)

Background imageAstronomical Collection: Celestial Globe Gores, 1636-95 (paper, copper plate, engraving)

Celestial Globe Gores, 1636-95 (paper, copper plate, engraving)
7340779 Celestial Globe Gores, 1636-95 (paper, copper plate, engraving) by Rossi, Domenico de' (1659-1730); 44x19 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageAstronomical Collection: Thomas Weston, c.1725 (engraving, mezzotint)

Thomas Weston, c.1725 (engraving, mezzotint)
7340776 Thomas Weston, c.1725 (engraving, mezzotint) by Faber, John, the younger (c.1695-1756); 24.8x35.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Michael Dahl; Johan Faber)

Background imageAstronomical Collection: The elements of astronomy and geography explained, 1795 (card, engraving)

The elements of astronomy and geography explained, 1795 (card, engraving)
7340573 The elements of astronomy and geography explained, 1795 (card, engraving) by Paris, Abbe & Wallis, John (fl.1795); 9.4x6.3x2.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageAstronomical Collection: Transparent diagram of the phases of the moon, 1846-60 (paper, engraving)

Transparent diagram of the phases of the moon, 1846-60 (paper, engraving)
7340572 Transparent diagram of the phases of the moon, 1846-60 (paper, engraving) by Reynolds, James (fl.c.1846-60) & Emslie, John (1813-75); 29.2x23.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageAstronomical Collection: Comparative magnitudes of the planets, 1846-60 (paper, engraving)

Comparative magnitudes of the planets, 1846-60 (paper, engraving)
7340566 Comparative magnitudes of the planets, 1846-60 (paper, engraving) by Reynolds, James (fl.c.1846-60) & Emslie, John (1813-75); 29.2x23.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageAstronomical Collection: Chart of the Heavens for the Latitude of London, Urania's Mirror or a View of the Heavens

Chart of the Heavens for the Latitude of London, Urania's Mirror or a View of the Heavens, c.1825 (card, paper)
7340086 Chart of the Heavens for the Latitude of London, Urania's Mirror or a View of the Heavens, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue, engraving) by Hall



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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.