Composite Collection

Orion nebula. Coloured composite infrared and visible light image of the Orion nebula M42. This emission nebula, a cloud of gas and dust in which starbirth takes place

Pillars of Creation, combined Chandra X-ray Observatory and Hubble Space Telescope image. These towering columns are formed of interstellar hydrogen gas and dust

Neptune, Voyager 2 image
Neptune. Neptune is a gas giant, composed mostly of hydrogen and helium with some methane. Seen at centre is the Great Dark Spot, thought to be a hole in the methane cloud deck of Neptune

Classical Orders
Columns, capitals and entablatures of the classical orders of architecture: Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian and Composite

ATLAS detector, CERN
ATLAS detector. Composite image of the ATLAS (a torodial LHC apparatus) detector (circular) at CERN (the European particle physics laboratory) near Geneva, Switzerland

Poster, The Vegetabull, a vegetable dish made with dried eggs or household milk is as good as a joint (post-WW2 rationing was still going on at this time). 1947

Solar system. Composite computer artwork of the nine planets of the solar system that orbit the Sun (far right). In order of their distance from the Sun and anticlockwise from top right they are

Crab nebula, composite image
Crab nebula. Composite x-ray, infrared and optical image of the Crab nebula (M1), a remnant of a supernova that exploded in AD 1054

Moon rising over Earths horizon, composite image. The blue haze of Earths atmosphere can be seen above the horizon. Earth is thought to be the only planet in the solar system that can support life

Human brain, model. Composite image of a sectioned model human brain inside a glass head. This view shows some of the brains major structures, including: the cerebral cortex (folded areas of tissue)

Martian landscape, Spirit rover image
Martian landscape. False-colour image of the Martian surface taken by NASAs Mars exploration rover Spirit between the 23rd and 24th November 2005. Part of the rover can be seen at bottom centre

Yuri Gagarin, Soviet cosmonaut
Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin (1934-1968), Soviet cosmonaut and first man in space, artwork. Gagarin was born near Gzhatsk, Russia

Jupiter. True colour optical image of Jupiter, taken from a mosaic of shots by the Cassini spacecraft on 29 December 2000

Maple seed flight path. Multi-flash photo composition of a maple seed (Acer sp.) spinning as it falls. Maple seeds are attached to the tree in pairs

Ring Nebula M57, Hubble image C017 / 3725
Ring Nebula (M22, NGC 6720). Combined images from the Subaru Telescope and Hubble Space telescope of the Ring Nebula M57. The Ring nebula is a planetary nebula lying around 2300 light years

Cigar galaxy (M82), composite image
Cigar galaxy (M82). Combined optical, infrared and X-ray image of the Cigar galaxy (M82). This image was obtained by combining data from three of NASAs Great Observatories, found in Earth orbit

Mars, composite satellite images
Mars. Composite satellite images of the surface of Mars from multiple aspects. North is at top. Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun, and is a rocky desert world

The Hamburg Hydra Linnaeus revealed fake
Copperplate engraving with hand colouring by J. Chapman 1806 after engraving by Seba in his " Treasury of Natural History" (1734). In 1735 a young Linnaeus visited Hamburg

India at night, satellite image
India at night, satellite view. This image is a composite showing the change in illumination over India from 1992-2003. Satellite data from 2003 is coloured red

Transit of Venus, 8th June 2004
Transit of Venus. Composite image of Venus (black transiting the Sun on 8th June 2004. The images were taken from Waldenburg, Germany)

Footprints and skeleton of Lucy (Australopithecus afarensis). The fossilised bones of the A. afarensis specimen known as Lucy are superimposed over footprints made by the same species. A

Time warp, conceptual image. Composite artwork of a clock being sucked into a wormhole

HENRI DE TOULOUSE-LAUTREC (1865-1901). French painter. A photographic double portrait with Toulouse-Lautrec posing as model as well as painter

Environmental awareness, conceptual image
MODEL RELEASED. Environmental awareness, conceptual image

Digital world, conceptual artwork. Map of the Earth composed of a printed circuit board

Architecture I: Orders of Architecture, engraved by Charles Lawrie (engraving)
XJF314357 Architecture I: Orders of Architecture, engraved by Charles Lawrie (engraving) by Waring, John Burley (1823-1875) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Composite Carriage No. 6572
Built in 1928 to diagram E134

Brake Composite Carriage, No. 7061
Built to Diagram E159 (Lot 1590) in 1938

Llamas and an over look of Machu Picchu, ancient ruins, UNESCO world heritage site, Peru, South America

Africa, night-day satellite image. This composite image of the Earth is set against a background of stars, and is centred on the continent of Africa. North is at top

Nautilus
photo collage illustration of a cross section of a nautilus shell

Human vegetable figure. circa 1825

World Flat projection map from composite of satellite images. Credit NASA: Science Earth Geology Oceanography

Picture No. 11676103
Common Waxbill decomposition of flight movement using 8 images of the same bird in flight photographed in flight tunnel with electronic flashes (composite image) Date:

USA, New Mexico, Taos. Composite of church and clouds. Credit as: Jim Zuckerman / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Seagull Nebula, composite image. The image combines visible data and infrared data (orange). This star formation region is around 3500 light years distant on the borders of the constellations of

Brake Composite Carriage, No. 6487
Built to Diagram No. E159 (Lot 1589) in 1938

Niches Classical Orders
Niches and pediments of the Greek and Roman classical orders of architecture : Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian and Composite. Date: Circa 1760

Spotted dolphins
Atlantic spotted dolphins. Composite image of a pod of Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis) swimming past a gorgonian venus sea fan (Gorgonia flabellum)

Supernova remnant IC 443, composite image. This is a combination of X-ray (blue), radio (green) and optical (red) data. A supernova remnant (SNR)

Heart shape in clouds, conceptual image

Boeing 747-8 engine cowling
Boeing 747-8 inboard engine with cowling open for maintenance. Photographed at the 2011 Paris Air Show

Europe, satellite image
Europe. Satellite image centred on Europe. North converges towards top. Water is blue, vegetation is green, arid areas are brown, and snow and ice are white

Particle collision. This event takes place in particle accelerators, which are used to accelerate particles (spheres) such as protons to high energies near the speed of light

Wind turbine generating electricity. This view is looking up the support shaft of the turbine, towards the blades at top. Wind power is a renewable

A photo composite of Sandhill cranes in flight and a lenticular cloud formation over Mt. Shasta at sunset

Panspermia theory of life
Panspermia, conceptual image. Panspermia is the theory that the seeds of life on Earth, such as water and organic matter, arrived from outer space

Yuri Gagarin, souvenir postcard. This is one of many postcard designs issued in the Soviet Union after the spaceflight of cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin (1934-1968), the first man in space

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"Exploring the Cosmos: A Composite of Wonders" From the ethereal beauty of the Orion Nebula to the awe-inspiring Pillars of Creation, composite images have unlocked a world beyond our reach. These stunning creations allow us to witness celestial marvels like never before. Gazing at Neptune through Voyager 2's lens, we are captivated by its vibrant hues and swirling storms—a mesmerizing sight that only a composite image can reveal. Similarly, when observing classical architecture adorned with intricate details inspired by the Classical Orders, we appreciate how composites bring history alive. Intriguingly diverse is "The Vegetabull, " an enigmatic poster blending nature's bounty into whimsical forms. Just as composites spark imagination on Earth, they transport us to alien landscapes like Mars' desolate terrain captured by Spirit rover—an amalgamation of images revealing secrets hidden in plain sight. Venturing into science's realm, we encounter CERN's ATLAS detector—its complex structure pieced together meticulously for unraveling mysteries at subatomic levels. Composites also enable us to grasp the vastness of our solar system—a visual tapestry showcasing planets dancing around their radiant star. Awe turns profound as we behold Crab Nebula's haunting beauty in a composite image—layers upon layers unveiling cosmic remnants from stellar explosions long past. And who could resist feeling small yet connected while witnessing Earth’s moon rising above our planet’s horizon? Delving deeper within ourselves, composites offer glimpses into our most intricate organ—the human brain. Through detailed models and imaging techniques combined harmoniously, these representations illuminate pathways towards understanding cognition and consciousness. Lastly, Jupiter reigns supreme among gas giants—an immense sphere adorned with swirling bands and tempestuous storms; its majestic presence immortalized through meticulous composition techniques. Composite images transcend boundaries between reality and imagination—they unveil wonders both near and far-reaching realms alike.