Neptune Collection

D-DAY MAP 1944
Plan 1C - Operation Neptune, an elaborate map detailing the proposed D-Day Normandy assault landings by Allied troops on the French beaches. Date: June 1944

D-Day - British and Canadian troops landing - Juno Beach
British and Canadian 3rd Division troops land at Juno Beach. D-Day began on June 6th, 1944 at 6:30am and was conducted in two assault phases - the air assault landing of allied troops followed by an

Solar system planets. Artwork showing the Sun (left) and the eight planets of the solar system and their orbits. From left to right they are: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn

Sizes of Solar System planets compared
Planets of the Solar System. The eight planets of the Solar System are shown in this artwork at their correct relative sizes

Solar System, artwork
Solar System. Artwork of Earths solar system, showing the planets and other objects that orbit the Sun (upper right). The separations of the orbits are not shown to scale

D-Day - Landing in France - Omaha Beach
American assault troops prepare to disembark their landing craft as it approaches the beach head, Omaha Beach. The smoke visible in the background attests to the massive naval artillery assault

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

D-Day - Supplies pour ashore
A stunning panorama photograph of a French invasion beach with the channel waters thick with US military shipping, as reinforcements

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

Solar system planets. Computer artwork of the eight planets of the solar system, which are arrayed from left to right in order of distance from the Sun (left)

Normandy Invasion 1944
A depiction by C.E.Turner of a scene during the early morning of 6th June 1944 as British forces make an amphibious landing on one of the Normandy beaches during D-Day

Ulysses Deriding Polyphemus, 1829 (oil on canvas)
1765773 Ulysses Deriding Polyphemus, 1829 (oil on canvas) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 132.7x203.2 cm; (add.info)

D-Day - Glider reinforcement team
A team of paratroopers amuse themselves whilst awaiting the call to take flight in their glider to back up the initial assault phase on the Normandy coast

Zeus / Jupiter
Zeus (Jupiter) and Hera (Juno) sit with his eagle, visited by Poseidon (Neptune) Hermes (Mercury) and his son (by Alkmene, not Hera, hence her gesture) Herakles

Solar system planets. Artwork of the eight planets of the solar system arrayed from right to left in order of their distance from the Sun. The size of each planet is to scale

Solar system planets and sun
Solar system. Computer artwork showing the Sun and planets of the Solar System. The planets are arranged in order of distance from the massive Sun (at top)

Quantised orbits of the planets
Quantum orbits of the planets. Conceptual computer artwork showing the planets of the solar system on a model of atomic orbitals

Undersea exploration in 16th-century Europe
Underwater diver and man-at-arms, France, 1532. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

D-Day - Bomber giving air support to infantry invasion
A B-26 Martin Marauder of the 9th Airforce over the Normandy coast, giving air support to the landing craft on the beaches below

Neptune Steamship
Since this paddle steamer is depicted on the Elbe, it is doubtless employed on the England to Hamburg run. The other ship is the Caledonia

Poseidon / Neptune
Neptune and Triton, from an original statue in the Villa Montalto

Poseidon / Vase Painting
Poseidon/Neptune with his chariot and winged horses

Neptune fountain and the Promenade, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Fantasy Animals / Neptune
Hippocampi, beasts who were half horse, half fish, draw Neptunes chariot across the sea

Neptune fountain, Hillerod-Frederiksborg Slot (castle), Zealand, Denmark, Scandinavia, Europe

D-Day - Assault of American troops
US Assault troops wading ashore. D-Day began on June 6th, 1944 at 6:30am and was conducted in two assault phases - the air assault landing of allied troops followed by an amphibious assault by

Artwork of the solar system
Solar system. Artwork of the solar system, showing the paths (blue lines) of the nine planets as they orbit around the Sun

Child sitting on the fountain of Neptune in Piazza della Signoria in Florence Florence Piazza della Signoria Fountain Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

The Boboli Gardens with the Forcone (Pitchfork) Fountain, or the Garden of Neptune, Florence Florence Fountain Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Voyager probe trajectory, artwork C018 / 0285
Voyager probe trajectory, artwork. Artwork of the trajectory of one of the Voyager probes as it travels out of the solar system

Barcelona. The old waterfront of the city, with

Planets internal structures, and Pluto, computer artwork. Mercury, Mars and Venus consist of a large iron core (spherical), surrounded by a thick silicate mantle (yellow) covered in a surface crust

Solar system

Sun and its planets. Artwork of the eight planets of the solar system arrayed from left to right in their order from the Sun (far left). The size of the Sun and planets is to scale

Vengeance of Poseidon
When Laomedon doesn t settle his bill for helping to build Troy, Poseidon devastates the city with a flood, and forces Laomedon to sacrifice his daughter to a sea monster

Coat of arms of Liverpool, England, 1907 (engraving)
6317641 Coat of arms of Liverpool, England, 1907 (engraving) by English School, (20th century); (add.info.: Coat of arms of Liverpool, England)

Costumed group at Baroness D Erlangers costume ball, Venice
A group on the theme of Neptunes Embassy at Baroness D Erlangers celebrated costume ball at the Fenice Theatre, Venice in 1926

Roman mosaic showing the triumph of Neptune, 1st century
Roman mosaic showing the triumph of Neptune, surrounded by the four seasons, from La Chebba in Tunisia. Now in Bardo Museum in Tunus, 1st century

H. M.s Neptune ready to be lauched 1909
H.M.S Neptune, the first of the Royal Navy super-Dreadnought battleships, photograph showing her in stocks ready for launching at Portsmouth Royal Dockyard

Neptune seen from its tiny, distant moon, Nereid

NEPTUNE AND URANUS. The planets Neptune and Uranus in line with the Earth and Sun. Illustration by D. Berry, late 20th century

Triton and Neptune. Computer artwork of a geyser (black) erupting from Triton, the largest moon of Neptune (blue). Triton is the coldest world in the solar system

Untitled (II 58), c. 1890. [Giants Staircase, Doges Palace, Venice]. Creator: Unknown
Untitled (II 58), c. 1890. [Giants Staircase, Doges Palace, Venice]. Photogravure, no. ii 58 from the portfolio " Calli, Canali e Isole della Laguna"

The Fountain of Neptune in Bologna, Italy (engraving)
729377 The Fountain of Neptune in Bologna, Italy (engraving) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fountain of Neptune in Bologna, Italy)

Poseidon Enthroned (oil on canvas)
CH378307 Poseidon Enthroned (oil on canvas) by Fuger, Friedrich Heinrich (1751-1818); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Austrian, out of copyright

Italy, Rome, Trevi Fountain

Come with a romp with Neptune! He is king of the sea, where the lobster and crabs, the sole and the dabs, dance in the waves with glee

Italy - Messina, Sicily - Statue of Neptune
Italy - Messina, Sicily - Fountain of Poseidon (Neptune). The Fountain faces toward the harbour and was built by Montorsoli in 1557

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"Neptune: From D-Day to the Solar System, Unveiling the Mysteries of the Deep" In 1944, amidst the chaos of World War II, Neptune played a crucial role as a codename for one of history's most significant military operations. The D-Day map from that fateful year reveals how British and Canadian troops courageously landed on Juno Beach, marking a turning point in the war. As we delve into space exploration, Voyager 2 captured an awe-inspiring image within our vast solar system. The wonders of our solar system have long captivated artists and scientists alike. Through intricate artwork depicting celestial bodies like Neptune and its planetary counterparts, we gain insight into their grandeur and complexity. Just as soldiers stormed Omaha Beach during D-Day's landing in France, supplies pour ashore onto Neptune's mysterious surface. When contemplating the vastness of our universe, it is fascinating to compare sizes among planets within our solar system. Each planet holds its unique allure; however, none can rival Jupiter or Saturn in sheer magnitude. Yet even they pale in comparison to mighty Neptune with its deep blue hues reminiscent of Ulysses Deriding Polyphemus' captivating oil painting from 1829. As we continue exploring beyond Earth's boundaries into the depths of space, we encounter more mysteries surrounding our solar system's enigmatic planets. Among them stands Poseidon himself – known as Neptune in Roman mythology – ruler over oceans and seas. With his trident held high against cosmic tides, he symbolizes both power and mystery. From historical battles fought on Earth to interstellar journeys through space-time dimensions—Neptune remains an emblematic figure bridging these realms together. Its significance stretches far beyond being just another celestial body floating amidst countless others; it represents humanity's unyielding spirit for discovery. So let us marvel at this distant world named after ancient gods while pondering upon its connection to our own history.