Northern Hemisphere Collection (page 7)

Russian heatwave, summer 2010
Russian heatwave, July 2010. This world satellite map shows global land surface temperature anomalies in the period from 28 July to 4 August 2010

Eel life-cycle, artwork. Eels (Anguilla sp.) spend most of their lives in freshwater, but adults (top right) migrate to the sea to spawn. After spawning the adults die

Schiaparellis map of Mars, 1879
Schiaparellis map of Mars. This drawing of the southern (left) and northern (right) hemipsheres of Mars was made in 1879 by the Italian astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli (1835-1910)

Greenland, artwork
Greenland. Artwork of the Arctic island of Greenland, as seen from space. This view looks north, towards the Arctic pack ice on the Earths curved limb

Common weasel, artwork
Common weasel (Mustela nivalis), artwork. This is a small carnivorous mammal, found in most of the northern temperate and subarctic regions

Orion over Vancouver, Canada. Orion is the constellation at centre, recognisable for the three stars in a line forming the belt of this mythological hunter figure

Vancouver at night, time-exposure image. The lights of the city reduce the visibility of the stars in the night sky, a phenomenon known as light pollution

Moon over Vancouver, time-exposure image. The longer exposure means that the unlit portion of the Moon is visible here, and the stars of the constellation of Orion are seen at upper centre

Stoat, artwork
Stoat (Mustela erminea), artwork. This is a small carnivorous mammal, found in most of the northern temperate, subarctic and Arctic regions

Icelandic volcanoes, artwork
Icelandic volcanoes. Artwork showing how Iceland (left) is part of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, with the land on either side moving apart (white arrows) and volcanoes (red)

ISS light trail, time-exposure image. This streak of light was formed as the International Space Station (ISS) passed from top to bottom across the night sky

Crescent Moon and Earthshine. This is a waxing (increasing in size) crescent Moon, photographed from the Northern Hemisphere

Sandstone hoodoos
Star-trails over sandstone hoodoos, time-exposure image. Star trails are formed by the apparent motion of the stars in the sky as the Earth rotates on its axis

Stiff clubmoss (Lycopodium annotinum) in a pine forest. Also called interrupted clubmoss, this primitive plant is commonly found in moist forest, thickets

Long beech fern (Phegopteris connectilis)

WASHINGTON, D. C. USA. Washington Monument rises above maple trees in autumn. National Mall
WASHINGTON, D.C. USA. Washington Monument rises above maple trees in autumn. National Mall

NEVADA. USA. Joshua trees (Yucca brevifolia) at dusk. Foothills of the Mormon Mountains. Mormon Mountains BLM Wilderness Study Area. Mojave Desert

JARBIDGE WILDERNESS, NEVADA. USA. Spur lupine (Lupinus arbustus) & wyethia (Wyethia amplexicaulis). Jarbidge Mountains. Toiyabe-Humboldt National Forest

MAINE. USA. Detail of 1956 International 2 1 / 2 ton truck near Paris. Old fire truck
MAINE. USA. Detail of 1956 International 2 1/2 ton truck near Paris. Old fire truck

Three Red-billed Tropicbird (Phaethon aethereus) in flight during mating season over Isla San Pedro Martir in the Gulf
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Yellow-spotted trevally (jack), Carangoides orthogrammus, Namu atoll, Marshall Islands (N. Pacific)
Andre Seale / SplashdownDirect

Pacific Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) surfacing aff Olowalu, Maui, Hawaii. Pacific Ocean
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Adult humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) cooperative bubble-net feeding in Iyoukeen Bay, southeast Alaska, USA
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Adult humpback whale breaching near sailboat in the AuAu Channel, Maui, Hawaii, USA. whale watching
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Curious adult Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) underwater in the AuAu Channel between Maui and Lanai in Hawaii
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Adult bull Orca - also called Killer Whale - (Orcinus orca) surfacing in the calm waters of Southeast Alaska, USA
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Orca (Orcinus orca) swimming underwater. Water is very dark because the orca enter Norwegian fjords in middle of winter
Stephen Wong / SplashdownDirect

Pygmy killer whale (Feresa attenuata) a travelling pod Hawaii
Stephen Wong / SplashdownDirect

Long-beaked Common Dolphin (Delphinus capensis) surfacing (note the blow behind head)
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Short-beaked common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK (RR)
Janet Baxter / SplashdownDirect

Hawaiian Spinner Dolphin (Stenella longirostris) pod underwater off Lanai in Hawaii, USA
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

A group of bowriding bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) Gulf of California. (RR)
Christopher Swann / SplashdownDirect

Adult coastal brown bear (Ursus arctos) fishing for salmon in a stream filled with Pink Salmon
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Lamplugh Glacier showing meltwater cave, Glacier Bay National Park, southeast Alaska, USA
Michael S. Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Red Rock Island Sardinia, Italy, Mediterranean. (RR)
Alan James / SplashdownDirect

Two adult male Polar Bears (Ursus maritimus) swimming in open water in Hudson Bay to avoid the summer heat
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Guide marine tour to Grassholm gannet colony. Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK. (RR)
Janet Baxter / SplashdownDirect

Wildlife adventure boat trip Ramsey Island, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK. (RR)
Janet Baxter / SplashdownDirect

Young California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus) hauled out on Zodiac near photographer at Los Islotes in the Gulf of
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Whale watching boat run by Sea Life Surveys, with lookouts on the wheel house roof. Hebrides, Scotland
Sea Life Surveys / SplashdownDirect

Rower watching friendly bottlenose dolphin. Hebrides, Scotland
Sea Life Surveys / SplashdownDirect

The Norquest fish processing plant in Petersburg, Southeast Alaska, USA. Shown here processing fresh
Michael S. Nolan / SplashdownDirect

The Sawyer Glacier, a tidewater glacier at the end of Tracy Arm in Southeast Alaska, USA
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

A view of Lamplugh Glacier in Glacier Bay National Park, Southeast Alaska, USA
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Calved icebergs and bergy bits fallen from the Le Conte Glacier in Le Conte Bay, Southeast Alaska, USA
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

A very unusual iceberg calved from the Sawyer Glacier in Tracy Arm in southeast Alaska, USA
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

The face of the Sawyer Glacier, a tidewater glacier at the end of Tracy Arm in Southeast Alaska, USA
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

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"The Enchanting Northern Hemisphere: A Celestial Journey" Embark on a celestial journey through the captivating wonders of the northern hemisphere. Look up at the night sky and be mesmerized by The Plough asterism in Ursa Major, guiding us like an ancient compass. Gaze upon the majestic Orion constellation, where mythical tales come alive amidst twinkling stars. Travel back in time with Oronce Fines' world map from 1531, marveling at how our understanding of this vast hemisphere has evolved over centuries. Experience Kentucky's ethereal beauty as fog delicately blankets Red River Gorge at sunrise, within the embrace of Daniel Boone National Forest. Venture to Venus and explore its enigmatic terrain through a radar map showcasing its mysterious North Pole. Discover Albrecht Durer's exquisite Celestial Globe from 1515, revealing intricate details of heavenly bodies that have fascinated humanity for ages. Navigate your way through Ursa Major constellation using Bode Star Atlas, unlocking secrets hidden among distant galaxies. Witness nature's masterpiece as you peer through Mesa Arch during sunrise in Canyonlands National Park, Utah - an awe-inspiring sight that leaves no soul untouched. Be enchanted by the dancing colors of the Northern Lights near Yellownife; their ethereal glow painting a canvas across darkened skies. Immerse yourself in history with vintage maps depicting a world long past and antique colored illustrations showcasing constellations visible in Britain. Finally, let your imagination soar with a star map from 1805 - connecting dots between celestial bodies and igniting dreams of exploration beyond our earthly realm. The northern hemisphere beckons adventurers to unravel its mysteries; it is an ever-evolving tapestry woven together by cosmic wonders and natural splendors that will forever captivate those who dare to look up and dream.