Heliocentric Collection

Epicycles of Mercury and Venus, 1823 C017 / 8061
Epicycles of Mercury and Venus, 19th-century diagram. This geocentric (Earth-centred) model shows the orbits of Mercury and Venus as a series of epicycles (loops)

Galileo and his daughter Maria Celeste
Galilei Galileo (1564-1642), Italian physicist and astronomer, being guided by his daughter Maria Celeste (1600-1634), a nun

Nicolaus Copernicus (14731543) Astronomer. Orbes Celeste
Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543). Renaissance mathematician and astronomer who formulated an heliocentric model of the universe which placed the Sun, rather than the Earth, at the center

Copernican worldview, 1708
Copernican worldview. This is plate 5 from the 1708 edition of the star atlas Harmonica Macrocosmica by the Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius (1596-1665)

1731 Johann Scheuchzer planet orbit C008 / 8008
1731 Physica Sacra (Sacred Physics) by Johann Scheuchzer (1672-1733) folio copper engraving drawn by a team of engravers under the direction of Johann Andreas Pfeffel (1674-1748)

Galileo presenting his telescope to the Muses, and pointing out a heliocentric system of the universe, 1655-1656
530360 Galileo presenting his telescope to the Muses, and pointing out a heliocentric system of the universe, 1655-1656. Engraving; (add.info.: Note Jupiter and its satellites, the phases of Venus)

Title page of John Wilkins A Discourse Concerning a New World & Another Planet London 1683 (Ist edition 1640)
541730 Title page of John Wilkins A Discourse Concerning a New World & Another Planet London 1683 (Ist edition 1640) Copernicus

Title page of Galileo Dialogo sopra i due Massimi Sistemi del Mondo, (Florence,1632)
540883 Title page of Galileo Dialogo sopra i due Massimi Sistemi del Mondo, (Florence,1632). ; (add.info.: Galileo Galilei (1564-1642)

Galileo's diagram of the Copernican (heliocentric) system of the universe showing also his own discovery
530359 Galileo's diagram of the Copernican (heliocentric) system of the universe showing also his own discovery, the four satellites (moons) of Jupiter

Nicolaus Copernicus (engraving)
815711 Nicolaus Copernicus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543).Royal Prussian astronomer, scientist and writer

Galileo (1564-1642) retracts his theory of the movement of the earth before the judges of
CHT223759 Galileo (1564-1642) retracts his theory of the movement of the earth before the judges of the Holy Office (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

Nicolaus Copernicus and a fall of shooting stars (chromolitho)
735999 Nicolaus Copernicus and a fall of shooting stars (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nicolaus Copernicus and a fall of shooting stars)

Portrait of Nicolas Copernicus (1473-1543) (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR166573 Portrait of Nicolas Copernicus (1473-1543) (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

A discourse concerning a new world & another planet in 2 bookes, 1640 (frontispiece)
3058199 A discourse concerning a new world & another planet in 2 bookes, 1640 (frontispiece) by Marshall, William (fl.1617-49); Private Collection; (add.info)

Statue of Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543) by Thorvaldsen (17
Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543). Polish mathematician and astronomer. Statue by Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1844), 1830. Warsaw. Poland

John Milton (1608-1674)
John Milton, English poet and political writer. Author of the celebrated epic poems "Paradise Lost" and "Paradise Regained"

Copernican planisphere, 1708
Copernican planisphere. This is plate 4 from the 1708 edition of the star atlas Harmonica Macrocosmica by the Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius (1596-1665)

Solar system and Nicolaus Copernicus, composite artwork. All eight planets are shown, plus Pluto, the asteroid belt and a comet

Planetarium with the Copernican system. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. Paris. Museum of Arts and Crafts (CNAM)

Artists rendition of Spitzer in its heliocentric orbit

USA, Florida, Bradenton, Hernando DeSoto National Memorial, site of old Spanish settlement, Conquistador armor

Arlington Fly-in, Arlington, Washington, nostalgia, classic, antique, military, Jeep
WA, Arlington, Arlington Fly-in, World War II military show

South Pacific, French Polynesia, Cook Islands, Rarotonga. An antique divers helmet
French Polynesia, Cook Islands, Rarotonga. An antique divers helmet. Credit as: Wendy Kaveney / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Europe, Germany, Rothenburg. A medieval helmet sign hangs in front of an ironworks shop
Germany, Rothenburg. A medieval helmet sign hangs in front of an ironworks shop. Credit as: Dennis Flaherty / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Europe, Belgium, Flanders, Brussels, detail of town hall
Belgium, Flanders, Brussels, detail of town hall

Mt. Washington Ski Resort bordering Strathcona Provincial Park (BCs oldest park established in 1911), Vancouver Island, B.C. Canada

Welcome to Bermuda Colorful Marching Regiment Band at Government House in Hamilton
Bermuda colorful Marching Regiment Band at Government House in Hamilton, Bermuda

Queenstown, Deer Park, New Zealand. Bike riding through the outer lying hills of Queenstown. Downhill bike riding is another in a variety of adrenaline sports offered in the town

Copernican (heliocentric) system of the universe, showing the firmament of the fixed stars. From Johannes Hevelius Selenographia, Gdansk (Danzig) 1647. Engraving

Copernican sun-centred (Heliocentric) system of universe showing orbit of earth and planets round the sun, including Jupiter and its moons. Figure on bottom right represents Copernicus

Title page of John Wilkins A Discourse Concerning a New World & Another Planet London 1683 (Ist edition 1640) Copernicus, Galileo and Kepler represented in bottom corners

Title page of Galileo Dialogo sopra i due Massimi Sistemi del Mondo, (Florence, 1632). Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) published his Dialogue on the Two Great World Systems in Italian rather than Latin

Nicolas Copernicus (1473-1543) Polish astronomer. In 1543 he published De revolutionibus orbium coelestium in which he put forward proof of a Heliocentric (sun- centred) universe

Nicolas Copernicus (1473-1543) Polish astronomer who in 1543 published De revolutionibus orbium coelestium in which he put forward proof of a heliocentric (sun-centred) universe

Nicolas Copernicus (1473-1543) Polish astronomer. Spread of his De revolutionibus orbium coelestium Nuremberg 1543, showing diagram of his heliocentric (sun-centred) theory of the universe

Nicolas Copernicus (1473-1543) Polish astronomer. Heliocentric system of the universe. Anonymous 16th century portrait

Copernican, Heliocentric, Sun-centred, system of universe showing Jupiter and Saturn with the orbits of their moons. Hand-coloured engraving Paris, 1761

Copernican, Heliocentric, Sun-centred, system of universe showing the ecliptic and the orbit of the earth and the planets and demonstrating reason for night and day

Nicolaus Copernicus (19 February 1473 - 24 May 1543) was the first astronomer to formulate a comprehensive heliocentric cosmology

Copernican Celestial Sphere C017 / 3499
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing a Copernican Celestial Sphere. The Sun is shown in the centre with the Earth and Moon revolving around it

Celestial planispheres, 1772 C016 / 4386
Celestial planispheres. 18th-century astronomy diagrams centred around planispheres of stars and constellations. The northern celestial hemisphere is at left

Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543). Polish astronomer. Nineteenth-century engraving

Mountain biker on Wall Ride on the Spooky Trail on Spencer Mountain near Whitefish, Montana, USA (MR)

Ice climbing, Ouray, Colorado (MR)

Ice climbing, Ouray, Colorado, USA (MR)

Keplers cosmological model, artwork
Keplers cosmological model. Historical artwork by the German astronomer and mathematician Johannes Kepler (1571-1630) that demonstrates the relative distances of the planets from the sun in

Copernican solar system. Computer artwork depicting the solar system according to the heliocentric system revived by the Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus in 1543

Historical cosmologies. Artwork of four historical models of planetary orbits. Ptolemys geocentric (Earth-centred) model (upper right) dominated astronomy for over 1000 years

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"Heliocentric: Unveiling the Secrets of the Celestial Orbits" Step into the fascinating world of heliocentricity, where ancient epicycles of Mercury and Venus dance around our radiant Sun. In 1823, C017 / 8061 brought us closer to understanding these intricate celestial movements. Among those captivated by this revolutionary concept was Galileo Galilei, whose bond with his daughter Maria Celeste fueled his astronomical pursuits. Together, they delved into the mysteries unveiled by Nicolaus Copernicus in his groundbreaking work "Orbes Celeste" in 1473. The Copernican worldview gained momentum over time, reaching its zenith in 1708 when it became widely accepted. Johann Scheuchzer's awe-inspiring depiction of planet orbits in 1731 further solidified this transformative perspective. Venturing beyond scientific realms, let your imagination soar to Utah's Zion National Park. Witness a fearless female canyoneer rappelling into the Golden Cathedral of Pine Creek – a breathtaking testament to nature's grandeur that mirrors our own cosmic journey. Galileo Galilei remains an icon among Italian astronomers for championing heliocentrism despite facing opposition from conventional beliefs. His unwavering dedication paved the way for future generations to explore new frontiers. Marvel at Thorvaldsen's statue immortalizing Nicolaus Copernicus – a visionary who forever altered our perception of Earth's place in the cosmos. An engraving captures him amidst a mesmerizing fall of shooting stars, symbolizing his profound impact on humanity's understanding of space. A portrait reveals Nicolas Copernicus' intellectual prowess frozen in time – an eternal reminder that knowledge knows no boundaries or limitations. This black-and-white photograph encapsulates both his brilliance and enigma as we continue to unravel the universe he dared to challenge. Even great minds like Galileo occasionally retrace their steps.