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Embarking on an extraordinary journey of expansion, the universe unveils its captivating timeline through mesmerizing artwork

Background imageExpanding Collection: Universe timeline, artwork

Universe timeline, artwork
Big Bang and Evolution of Galaxies - The observable Universe is about 84 billion light years across. According to the standard view of cosmolog

Background imageExpanding Collection: Universe timeline, artwork

Universe timeline, artwork
Big Bang and Evolution of Galaxies - The observable Universe is about 84 billion light years across. According to the standard view of cosmolog

Background imageExpanding Collection: Brochure illustration, W Barratt & Co Ltd, Northampton

Brochure illustration, W Barratt & Co Ltd, Northampton, showing the Footshape Works where the boots and shoes are made, with addresses of branches below, in London, Bradford, Brighton and Leicester

Background imageExpanding Collection: Oscillating universe theory, artwork

Oscillating universe theory, artwork. Also called cyclic models, these theories of the origin and nature of the universe postulate that following the Big Bang there is enough mass to reverse

Background imageExpanding Collection: Expanding gold bracelet wristwatches 1929

Expanding gold bracelet wristwatches 1929
Ladies gold expanding bracelet wristwatches, lever movement, with square and rectangle faces, products for Harrods catalogue jewellery department. Date: 1929

Background imageExpanding Collection: Pyrenean Woman force-feeding a goose

Pyrenean Woman force-feeding a goose in order to fatten up the liver of the bird for making foie gras pate. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageExpanding Collection: Supernova remnant IC 443, composite image

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

Background imageExpanding Collection: Evolution of the Universe, artwork

Evolution of the Universe, artwork
Evolution of the Universe. Computer artwork showing the evolution of the Universe from the Big Bang (far left) 12-15 billion years ago to the present day (far right)

Background imageExpanding Collection: Supernova remnant N132D, X-ray image

Supernova remnant N132D, X-ray image
Supernova remnant N132D. Chandra X-ray Observatory (CXO) image of the supernova remnant N132D, an expanding shell of gas and dust from the explosion of a massive star

Background imageExpanding Collection: Big Bang and early galaxies

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

Background imageExpanding Collection: Artistic shot of Agave plant

Artistic shot of Agave plant

Background imageExpanding Collection: Closeup of Agave plant

Closeup of Agave plant

Background imageExpanding Collection: Advert for Revelation Luggage

Advert for Revelation Luggage
Here Revelation Luggage are advertising their expanding suitcase. Date: 1939

Background imageExpanding Collection: Claridges Hotel

Claridges Hotel
Claridges was founded in 1812 as Mivarts Hotel, in a conventional London terraced house, and it grew by expanding into neighbouring houses. In 1854, the founder (the father of biologist St)

Background imageExpanding Collection: Railroad Construction Crews, 1887 (b / w photo)

Railroad Construction Crews, 1887 (b / w photo)
PNP246914 Railroad Construction Crews, 1887 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: constructing the St Paul, Minneapolis & Manitoba Railway)

Background imageExpanding Collection: Expanding riggers invented by A. Flint and Mr. Farey

Expanding riggers invented by A. Flint and Mr. Farey. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts

Background imageExpanding Collection: Advert for Mappin & Webb pearl and diamond jewellery 1912

Advert for Mappin & Webb pearl and diamond jewellery 1912
Selection of beautiful brooches, pendants and a necklace all made of pearls, diamonds and other precious stones Date: 1912

Background imageExpanding Collection: London Going out of Town or The March of Bricks and Mortar

London Going out of Town or The March of Bricks and Mortar
2562216 London Going out of Town or The March of Bricks and Mortar, 1829 (hand-coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Background imageExpanding Collection: Memories of a Walking Tour (engraving)

Memories of a Walking Tour (engraving)
1054094 Memories of a Walking Tour (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Memories of a Walking Tour)

Background imageExpanding Collection: Big Bang origin of the Universe, artwork

Big Bang origin of the Universe, artwork
Our Universe today and the Big Bang. The base of the funnel (lower right) represents the origin of the universe in the Big Bang

Background imageExpanding Collection: Tram Construction at Belfast, Expanding Tram Tyre

Tram Construction at Belfast, Expanding Tram Tyre By Means of the Gas Ring - a view of the tram tyre around a lit gas ring. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Belfast)

Background imageExpanding Collection: Advert for Asprey travel goods 1936

Advert for Asprey travel goods 1936
A selection of gentlemens and ladies luggage sets. 1936

Background imageExpanding Collection: View of Barkly, or Klipdrift, a Town in Griqualand West

View of Barkly, or Klipdrift, a Town in Griqualand West
VIEW OF BARKLY, OR KLIPDRIFT, A TOWN IN GRIQUALAND WEST. Griqualand West is an area of central South Africa with an area of 40, 000 km that now forms part of the Northern Cape Province

Background imageExpanding Collection: The Queen with her Entourage on the Outskirts of Paris, 17th May 1616 (engraving)

The Queen with her Entourage on the Outskirts of Paris, 17th May 1616 (engraving)
XIR180193 The Queen with her Entourage on the Outskirts of Paris, 17th May 1616 (engraving) by Merian, Matthaus, the Elder (1593-1650); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageExpanding Collection: Picture No. 10921816

Picture No. 10921816
Southern Hawker. newly emerged with wings expanding - on stem of iris - in garden pond - series 8 of 10 - North Lincolnshire, UK. (Aeshna cyanea). Date:

Background imageExpanding Collection: View of Barkly, or Klipdrift, a Town in Griqualand West. Griqualand West is an Area

View of Barkly, or Klipdrift, a Town in Griqualand West. Griqualand West is an Area
VIEW OF BARKLY, OR KLIPDRIFT, A TOWN IN GRIQUALAND WEST. Griqualand West is an area of central South Africa with an area of 40, 000 kmA

Background imageExpanding Collection: Measuring the expanding universe, artwork C017 / 0678

Measuring the expanding universe, artwork C017 / 0678
Measuring the expanding universe. Computer artwork demonstrating two ways that are used to measure the rate at which the universe is expanding. At left the standard candle method is shown

Background imageExpanding Collection: Big Bang, conceptual image F007 / 0227

Big Bang, conceptual image F007 / 0227
Big Bang, conceptual image. Computer artwork representing the origin of the universe depicted by an infinity torus knot. The term Big Bang describes the initial expansion of all the matter in

Background imageExpanding Collection: Big Bang, conceptual image F007 / 0221

Big Bang, conceptual image F007 / 0221
Big Bang, conceptual image. Computer artwork representing the origin of the universe depicted by an infinity torus knot. The term Big Bang describes the initial expansion of all the matter in

Background imageExpanding Collection: Big Bang, conceptual image F007 / 0217

Big Bang, conceptual image F007 / 0217
Big Bang, conceptual image. Computer artwork representing the origin of the universe depicted by an infinity torus knot. The term Big Bang describes the initial expansion of all the matter in

Background imageExpanding Collection: Big Bang, conceptual image F007 / 0215

Big Bang, conceptual image F007 / 0215
Big Bang, conceptual image. Computer artwork representing the origin of the universe depicted by an infinity torus knot. The term Big Bang describes the initial expansion of all the matter in

Background imageExpanding Collection: Big Bang, conceptual image F007 / 0210

Big Bang, conceptual image F007 / 0210
Big Bang, conceptual image. Computer artwork representing the origin of the universe depicted by an infinity torus knot. The term Big Bang describes the initial expansion of all the matter in

Background imageExpanding Collection: Big Bang, conceptual image F007 / 0209

Big Bang, conceptual image F007 / 0209
Big Bang, conceptual image. Computer artwork representing the origin of the universe depicted by an infinity torus knot. The term Big Bang describes the initial expansion of all the matter in

Background imageExpanding Collection: Big Bang, conceptual artwork F006 / 9973

Big Bang, conceptual artwork F006 / 9973
Big Bang, conceptual computer artwork

Background imageExpanding Collection: Cassiopeia A, NuSTAR X-ray image C016 / 9727

Cassiopeia A, NuSTAR X-ray image C016 / 9727
Cassiopeia A, NuSTAR X-ray image. This object is a supernova remnant, the expanding shell from a massive star that exploded as a supernova some 11, 000 years ago

Background imageExpanding Collection: Evolution of supernova 1993J, 1993-2000 C016 / 9605

Evolution of supernova 1993J, 1993-2000 C016 / 9605
Evolution of supernova 1993J. Radio telescope observations of the expanding shell formed by supernova SN 1993J between May 1993 (top left) and February 2000 (bottom right)

Background imageExpanding Collection: Big Bang and galaxies, artwork C014 / 1242

Big Bang and galaxies, artwork C014 / 1242
Big Bang and galaxies. Artwork showing the galaxies that formed following the Big Bang (centre), the initial expansion of all the matter in the universe from an infinitely compact state some 13.7

Background imageExpanding Collection: Big Bang and galaxies, artwork C014 / 1243

Big Bang and galaxies, artwork C014 / 1243
Big Bang and galaxies. Artwork showing the galaxies that formed following the Big Bang (centre), the initial expansion of all the matter in the universe from an infinitely compact state some 13.7

Background imageExpanding Collection: Beijing, China, 2010, satellite image

Beijing, China, 2010, satellite image
Beijing 2010. Satellite image showing the extent of the city of Beijing, China, in 2010. Beijing is one of the oldest cities in the world

Background imageExpanding Collection: Beijing, China, 1978, satellite image

Beijing, China, 1978, satellite image
Beijing 1978. Satellite image showing the extent of the city of Beijing, China, in 1978. Beijing is one of the oldest cities in the world

Background imageExpanding Collection: Big Bang vs Big Bounce, artwork

Big Bang vs Big Bounce, artwork
Big Bounce vs Big Bang. Computer artwork comparing the Big Bang theory (bottom) with the Big Bounce theory (top) of the formation of the known universe

Background imageExpanding Collection: Big Bounce cyclic double universe

Big Bounce cyclic double universe, conceptual image. Computer artwork representing the presence of a cyclic double universe as proposed by the Big Bounce theory of the formation of the known

Background imageExpanding Collection: Supernova, artwork C013 / 5641

Supernova, artwork C013 / 5641
Supernova, artwork. This explosive event is the result of a massive star exhausting the hydrogen and helium that fuel its nuclear fires

Background imageExpanding Collection: Planetary nebula NGC 5198, HST image

Planetary nebula NGC 5198, HST image
Planetary nebula NGC 5198, Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image. Combined optical and infrared image of the planetary nebula NGC 5198

Background imageExpanding Collection: Helix Nebula, composite image C016 / 3864

Helix Nebula, composite image C016 / 3864
Helix Nebula (NGC 7293), composite image. This object is a planetary nebula, a dying star ejecting its dusty outer layers

Background imageExpanding Collection: Dark energy and gravity, artwork C016 / 3069

Dark energy and gravity, artwork C016 / 3069
Dark energy and gravity. Astronomers think that the expansion of the universe is regulated both by the force of gravity, which acts to slow it down, and a mysterious dark energy

Background imageExpanding Collection: Japanese Spiraea (Spiraea japonica) Goldflame, close-up of expanding shoots in early spring

Japanese Spiraea (Spiraea japonica) Goldflame, close-up of expanding shoots in early spring, in garden, Powys, Wales, March

Background imageExpanding Collection: Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) expanding nesting colony, on clifftops in coastal habitat

Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) expanding nesting colony, on clifftops in coastal habitat, with Muckle Flugga Lighthouse in distance, Hermaness National Nature Reserve, Unst, Shetland Islands



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Embarking on an extraordinary journey of expansion, the universe unveils its captivating timeline through mesmerizing artwork. From the intricate brochure illustration by W Barratt & Co Ltd in Northampton to the thought-provoking oscillating universe theory depicted in stunning visuals, we witness the vastness of cosmic evolution. Delving deeper into this celestial tapestry, we encounter expanding gold bracelet wristwatches from 1929 that symbolize both elegance and progress. Amidst these cosmic wonders, a Pyrenean Woman force-feeding a goose reminds us of humanity's connection with nature and our ability to shape our surroundings. As we explore further into space, the composite image of Supernova remnant IC 443 reveals remnants of stellar explosions scattered across interstellar clouds. The Evolution of the Universe unfolds before our eyes through evocative artwork, showcasing how galaxies have evolved over billions of years since the Big Bang. In this grand narrative, even seemingly mundane objects like an advert for Revelation Luggage or Hardy Bros Advertisement become part of a larger story – illustrating how human ingenuity has expanded alongside the cosmos. As we delve into scientific discoveries, X-ray images like Supernova remnant N132D captivate us with their otherworldly beauty while providing insights into celestial phenomena. The enigmatic origins and early galaxies emerging after the Big Bang remind us that within expansion lies infinite possibilities waiting to be explored. In this ever-expanding universe filled with artistry and marvels beyond imagination, let us embrace curiosity as our guide and embark on an endless voyage towards knowledge.