Continents Collection

Continental drift after 250 million years, showing the supercontinent of Pangea Ultima, which was named for the ancient supercontinent of Pangea

17th century world map
World map, published around 1664 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, by Dutch mapmaker Joan Blaeu (c.1599- 1673). The Latin title is Nova et Accuratissima Totius Terrarum Orbis Tabula

Earth from space, satellite image
Earth from space. Satellite image showing North and South America as seen from 35, 000 kilometres above the Earths surface. North is at top and the Moon is at upper right

Whole Earth at night, satellite image
Whole Earth map at night, satellite image. Here, Africa is seen at centre. City lights (yellow) of increasing intensity show areas of increasing population

Oronce Fines world map, 1531
Oronce Fines world map. Map of the worlds northern and southern hemispheres by the French mathematician and cartographer Oronce Fine (1494-1555)

Europe at night, satellite image. City lights (yellow) show areas of dense population. There are few lights in North Africa (bottom) and the Arctic (top) since they are more sparsely populated

Map of the Word with lines marking boundaries of tectonic plates

North America at night, satellite image
Africa at night. Satellite image of the Earth at night, set against a background of stars, centred on the continent of Africa. North is at top. City lights (yellow) show areas of dense population

Earth, topographic and bathymetric map. This whole Earth map is centred on the Greenwich meridian, at zero degrees latitude

16th century world map
World map, published around 1565 in Venice, Italy, by Italian mapmaker Ferando Bertelli. The title of the map: Universale Descrittione di Tutta la Terra Conosciuta Fin Qui

Continental drift, 100 million years ago. Map of the Earth showing the continents some 100 million years after the start of the break-up of the ancient supercontinent of Pangea

Australia, satellite image
Australia. Satellite image of the Earth, set against a background of stars, centred on the island continent of Australia. North is at top. Clouds (white) are seen in the atmosphere

16th century world map made by Pierre Desceliers in 1546 on a commission by King Francis I for Henri II of France. Most noticeable is that the Northern hemisphere is upside-down

South America at night, satellite image
South America at night. Satellite image of the Earth at night, set against a background of stars, centred on the continent of South America. North is at top

Australia, topographic map. Highlands and lowlands of the continents are shown as ridges and flat areas. Southeast Asia (top left), New Zealand (lower right) and Antarctica (bottom right)

South America at night, satellite image. City lights (yellow) show areas of dense population, particularly in North America (top left) and South Americas coasts

North America at night, satellite image. City lights (yellow) show areas of dense population, particularly in North America (upper centre)

Fridtjof Nansens 1893 ship the Fram frozen into ice

Earth from space, artwork. View of the Earth centred on 165 degrees East, showing Russia (top left), Southeast Asia (centre left), China and Japan (upper left), Australia (lower left)

Earth, topographic and bathymetric map. This map is centred on the Pacific Ocean, at longitude 140 degrees west. Highlands and lowlands of the continents are shown as ridges and flat areas

Whole Earth, satellite image. This map is centred on the Greenwich meridian, at zero degrees latitude. Arctic and Antarctic ice is white, oceans are blue and land is green and brown

Africa, satellite image
Africa. Satellite image of the Earth centred on Africa. Clouds are white, oceans are blue and land is green and brown. Also seen are Europe (top) Asia (upper right), the Indian Ocean (right)

Map of the Americas, 1660
17th century map of the Americas. Published in Amsterdam in 1660, this map by the Dutch cartographer Frederick de Witt (1630-1706) shows the geography of the Americas

World map by Mathieu Albert Lotter, Augsburg, 1778
World map from 1778. Original hand-colored copper engraving by Matthieu Albert Lotter (1741 - 1810, Augsburg) with route of James Cooks First Circumnavigation (1770), through Tahiti

Southeast Asia at night, satellite image
Southeast Asia at night. Satellite image of the Earth seen at 18:00 (6pm) GMT (UCT), centred on China. City lights (yellow) show areas of dense population, particularly in India (left)

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

Whole Earth at night, satellite image. This map is centred on the Greenwich meridian, at zero degrees latitude. City lights (yellow) show areas of dense population

Africa, topographic map. Highlands and lowlands of the continents are shown as ridges and flat areas. Southern Europe and the Middle East are also seen at top and upper right respectively

Map of the world, 1590
16th century map of the world. Published around 1590, this map shows the known world, including the new lands being discovered by Europeans exploring across the Atlantic

Map of the continents and seas in the Upper Triassic period. North America, Atlantis, Europe, Asia, Gondwanaland. Colour print after an illustration from Wilhelm Bolsches Das Leben der Urwelt

Allegory of the Planets and Continents, 1752. Creator: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Allegory of the Planets and Continents, 1752

Christopher Columbus (1451-1506). Engraving. Colored
Christopher Columbus (1451-1506). Explorer and navigator genoese. Columbus taking possession of the island of San Salvador. Engraving by Martin Rico after a painting of Isidro Gil

Mars map from 1881
Map of Mars, published in Paris in 1881. The first accurate telescope observations of Mars were made in 1877 and 1881 when Mars was at its closest to Earth (a situation called an opposition)

World map, February 2004
World Map. Blue Marble: Next Generation cloud-free true-colour composite image of the Earth in February 2004. It is winter in the Northern Hemisphere and large areas of land are covered in snow

Middle East, satellite image
Middle East. North is at top. Satellite image of the Middle East, showing the borders (white lines) of the countries. The Middle East is a Eurocentric term used to describe a region that roughly

Australia at night, satellite image. City lights (yellow) show areas of more dense population, particularly in Southeast Asia (top left) and on Australias east coast

A Chart of the Atlantic or Western Ocean, showing the track of Nelsons fleet
3244750 A Chart of the Atlantic or Western Ocean, showing the track of Nelsons fleet, 12th May-15th August 1805, 1807 (engraving) by Faden, William (1750-1836); National Museum of the Royal Navy

Asia, satellite image. The land is mostly covered by vegetation and seen as the green areas. Deserts are shown in yellow, and mountain ranges are grey

Oceanie (colour litho)
5213941 Oceanie (colour litho) by Pinchon, Joseph Porphyre (1871-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oceanie. Illustration for L'Epanouissement du Monde (Blonder La Rougery)

Amerique Andine (colour litho)
5213933 Amerique Andine (colour litho) by Pinchon, Joseph Porphyre (1871-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amerique Andine)

Afrique Australe (colour litho)
5213925 Afrique Australe (colour litho) by Pinchon, Joseph Porphyre (1871-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Afrique Australe)

Indochine et Insulinde (colour litho)
5213922 Indochine et Insulinde (colour litho) by Pinchon, Joseph Porphyre (1871-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indochine et Insulinde)

Regions Polaires (colour litho)
5213945 Regions Polaires (colour litho) by Pinchon, Joseph Porphyre (1871-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Regions Polaires)

Australie (colour litho)
5213938 Australie (colour litho) by Pinchon, Joseph Porphyre (1871-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Australie. Illustration for L'Epanouissement du Monde (Blonder La Rougery)

Louisiane (colour litho)
5213931 Louisiane (colour litho) by Pinchon, Joseph Porphyre (1871-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louisiane. Illustration for L'Epanouissement du Monde (Blonder La Rougery)

Canada (colour litho)
5213928 Canada (colour litho) by Pinchon, Joseph Porphyre (1871-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canada. Illustration for L'Epanouissement du Monde (Blonder La Rougery)

Nouvelle Angleterre, New-York (colour litho)
5213927 Nouvelle Angleterre, New-York (colour litho) by Pinchon, Joseph Porphyre (1871-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nouvelle Angleterre, New-York)

Alaska (colour litho)
5213929 Alaska (colour litho) by Pinchon, Joseph Porphyre (1871-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alaska. Illustration for L'Epanouissement du Monde (Blonder La Rougery)

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"Journey through Time and Space: Unveiling the Marvels of Continents" Witness the incredible phenomenon of continental drift after 250 million years, as Earth's landmasses slowly rearranged themselves over millennia. Explore a 17th-century world map, where cartographers attempted to capture the ever-evolving continents in their intricate designs. Behold the breathtaking Whole Earth at night, captured by satellites, illuminating our planet's diverse landscapes and bustling cities. Step back in time with a 16th-century world map, showcasing early attempts to understand and depict the vastness of our continents. Experience awe-inspiring views from space as satellites capture stunning images of Earth, revealing its majestic beauty and interconnected continents. Delve into history with Oronce Fine's remarkable world map from 1531, offering a glimpse into how people perceived continents centuries ago. Discover the hidden forces shaping our planet on a map marking boundaries of tectonic plates – unveiling nature's powerful influence on continent formation. Marvel at North America at night through satellite imagery, witnessing vibrant city lights that dot this vast continent like sparkling jewels against darkness. Embark on an exploration beneath Earth's surface with topographic and bathymetric maps – revealing both continents' towering mountains and mysterious ocean depths. Illuminate Europe at night through satellite imagery; witness ancient landmarks blending seamlessly with modern metropolises across this culturally rich continent. Travel back in time once more to witness continental drift occurring around 100 million years ago - reshaping our planet as we know it today. Experience Australia like never before through detailed satellite images capturing its unique geography - from arid deserts to lush rainforests - truly a continent unlike any other.