Heavens Collection (page 7)

Parhelia (Mock Suns) combined with halo and rainbow. This phenomenon, caused by atmospheric refraction, was observed in England in 1721

Mary Somerville (born Fairfax) (1780-1872), Scottish scientific writer, born in Jedburgh. After she was widowed in 1807she had the opportunity to study mathematics and astronomy

Lunar Eclipse, showing the Earths shadow beginning to pass across the face of the Moon. From The Beauty of the Heavens by Charles F Blount (London, 1845). Coloured lithograph

Zodiacal Light, thought to be sunlight reflected from meteoric dust along the plane of the ecliptic. From The Beauty of the Heavens by Charles F Blount (London, 1845). Coloured lithograph

Cirro-cumulus cloud which occurs in summer in warm dry weather. Shown over the River Thames, London, England. In right foreground is a typical Thames sailing barge

Annular eclipse of the Sun, caused by the Moon passing between the Earth and the Sun at a distance which makes the Moon cast a shadow smaller than the Suns disk

Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights. Caused by high-speed particles ejected from the Sun, they are most commonly observed during periods of maximum sunspots

Horizontal Moon observed when the full Moon is close to the horizon and its shape is distorted by atmospheric refraction. From The Beauty of the Heavens by Charles F Blount (London, 1845)

Parallax. Diagram of planetary parallax showing the apparent difference in the position of a body when measured from two different positions on Earth. Used to measure the distance of a body

A Certain Cabinet Junto, En Sanguine Engraving 1775, King George Iii, Speechless (his Caption Balloon Is Empty), Seated On The Right In A High-backed Chair At A Table

After dark vapors have oppressed our plains For a long dreary season, comes
" After dark vapors have oppressed our plains For a long dreary season, comes a day Born of the gentle South, and clears away From the sick heavens all unseemly stains."

Armillary Sphere Illustration C017 / 3481
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing an illustration of an armillary sphere (variations are known as spherical astrolabe, armilla, or armil)

Blue sky with cumulus clouds, artwork F007 / 8316
Blue sky with cumulus clouds, artwork

The World according to Christianity C013 / 8981
The World according to Christianity. 1550 artwork depicting the world as viewed by Christians in the 16th Century. God is at the top in heaven, with the Sun the Moon and stars

Atlas
Model of the titan Atlas in the Visions of Earth gallery at the Natural History Museum, London

Galileo points to the heavens

Dragon rising to the heavens. Print shows a serpent or dragon ascending on a cloud to the top of a mountain. Date 1897

The heavens in November

LA Salle in the Heavens
JEAN-BAPTISTE DE LA SALLE French churchman, educator and benefactor, founder of the Freres Chretiens, finds himself surrounded by cherubs when he gets to Heaven. Date: 1651 - 1719

The Meteora, Greece - Kalabaka
The Meteora (" suspended rocks", " suspended in the air" or " in the heavens above" ) - one of the largest

Iris Makes Rainbow
In pre-scientific days, rainbows were credited to Iris, the messenger of the gods : the rainbow was the bridge whereby she came down from the heavens

Democritean Universe. 17th-century artwork of the atomistic universe proposed by the Ancient Greek philosopher Democritus (c.460-370 BC). The artwork was published in 1675

Atlas supporting the sky, 19th century artwork. Shown here standing on the globe of the Earth and supporting the starry sky on his shoulders, Atlas was a Titan described in Ancient Greek mythology

Libra, the Scales or Balance, being the seventh of the twelve constellations assigned an astrological sign of the Zodiac (23 September to 23 October)

Aries, the Ram, being the first of the twelve constellations assigned an astrological sign of the Zodiac (21 March to 19 April)

Aquarius, the Water Bearer, being the eleventh of the twelve constellations assigned an astrological sign of the Zodiac (22 June to 22 July)

Virgo, the Virgin, being the sixth of the twelve constellations assigned an astrological sign of the Zodiac (23 August to the 22 September)

Pisces, the Fishes, being the twelfth of the twelve constellations assigned an astrological sign of the Zodiac (19 February to 20 March)

Tibetan cosmology, 18th century artwork
Tibetan cosmology. 18th century artwork of a Sumeru-like Buddhist world mountain. It is centred on a mandala-like complex (circular area) with huge trees either side

Leo, the Lion, being the fifth of the twelve constellations assigned an astrological sign of the Zodiac (23 July to 22 August)

Gemini, the Heavenly Twins, third of the twelve constellations or signs of the Zodiac (May 21 - June20). One of twelve inlaid marble panels decorating Bianchinis Meridian Line in the Basilica of

Scorpio, the Scorpion, being the eighth of the twelve constellations assigned an astrological sign of the Zodiac (23 October to 21 November)

Transit Instruments, Pais Observatory
Transit instruments were pivoted telescopes that allowed astronomers to time the passage of a star over the meridian (an imaginary line through the poles)

Copernicus crater on the Moon
19th century illustration of the Moons Copernicus crater, one of the largest annular mountains of the Moon, near the Carpathians

Delhi Observatory - Janter Manter. Built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II of Jaipur in 1710

Planets - Title Page
Title page of Planetarum effectus, showing Jove/Zeus with eagle and thunderbolts, ruling the heavens of which he has a cosmic blueprint with the zodiacal signs

Futurist Portrait
- Thank heavens, Mummy is never going to know that I sat for this portrait !

Clytie a Sunflower
When the sea-nymph Clytie is deserted by her lover the sun- god Apollo, she is changed into a sunflower, her face turned towards him as he crosses the heavens daily

TITANS
The Titans - a race of giants - seek to scale the heavens by piling mountains upon one another, but Zeus hurls his thunderbolts and they are thrown into the Underworld

Three Ladies in a Car
Three ladies, who evidently spend a good deal of time in the sun at heavens knows what risk to their complexion, drive in their convertible with the windscreen down

Observing the Heavens
Two young sixteenth century astronomers contemplate the sun, moon and stars while their elderly colleague contemplates the consolations of philosophy

Earth Touches Heavens
Earths junction with the heavens

Atlas and the eleven spheres of the heavens

Sun beams through stormy sky, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

A partial eclipse of the sun over the UK
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The Heavens Open
The Heavens opened

Herakles and the Heavens
He holds up the sky

Hamper Hypothesis 4
THE HAMPER HYPOTHESIS - 4 The child, who arrives fully dressed, turns out to be a boy - Gracious heavens ! they exclaim, Its just what we always wanted !

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"Heavens: A Celestial Tapestry Unveiled" Step into a world where celestial mechanics and medieval artwork intertwine, revealing the ethereal beauty of heavens. From the intricate brushstrokes depicting Tsai Shen Yeh, the Chinese God of wealth, to the vibrant colors in "The Creation" reproduction from the Sarajevo Haggadah, this captivating journey through art and spirituality will leave you spellbound. Marvel at W. Heath Robinson's imaginative portrayal of God and his Angels, as they dance across the canvas with grace and majesty. The Junction Picture takes us on a visual odyssey through Adam and Eve's Family Tree, an engraving that traces our ancestral roots back to 1556. Intriguingly, we encounter Wotan and Frea amidst their divine presence; their mythical allure transcends time itself. Cosmas' perception of planet Earth offers a unique perspective on our place in the vast cosmos - a humbling reminder of our interconnectedness with all living beings. As we delve deeper into this celestial realm, Agostino Veneziano's masterpieces come alive before our eyes. Saint Matthew exudes wisdom while Saint Luke emanates compassion; both saints immortalized by Veneziano's artistic prowess. Finally, Saint Mark captivates us with his enigmatic gaze - each stroke capturing his essence flawlessly. In these artworks lies more than mere depictions; they are portals to another dimension where heaven meets earth. They invite us to contemplate life's mysteries beyond what meets the eye - reminding us that there is more to existence than what can be quantified or explained. So let your imagination soar as you immerse yourself in these heavenly creations – for within them lies a glimpse into something greater than ourselves – an eternal beauty waiting to be discovered.