Orbit Collection (page 5)

Karl Friedrich Gauss, caricature C015 / 6709
Karl Friedrich Gauss (1777-1855). Caricature of the German mathematician Karl Friedrich Gauss. Gauss contributed to all areas of mathematics, especially to number theory

Oxygen atomic structure, artwork
Oxygen atomic structure. Computer artwork showing the structure of an oxygen atom. Each oxygen atom contains 8 electrons (blue) orbiting the atomic nucleus (centre)

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

Space hotel, artwork
Space hotel. Computer artwork of a satellite that could be put into orbit around the Earth as a space hotel

Comet Neowise; South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England

View of Saturn from the surface of Mars, a composite image

View of Saturn and moon and satellite from the surface of Mars
ViView of Saturn and moon and satellite from the surface of Mars, a composite image

View of Venus and moon from the surface of Mars, a composite image

Photograph taken during the launch of Saturn I

Photograph taken during the launch of Mercury-Atlas 8, 20th century
Photograph taken during the launch of MercuryAtlas 8

Portrait George I England King Ireland Under
Portrait of George I of England, Portrait of George I, King of England and Ireland. Under the frame are his coat of arms with his motto in Latin

1930s Diagram Of The Eight Great Planets On A Uniform Scale, The Phases Of The Moon, The Eclipses Of The Sun And Moon And The Earths Orbit (The Seasons)

North America

Satellite Orbiting The Earth

US Astronaut Edward H White II carrying out external tasks during third orbit of Gemini-Titan 4 flight. NASA photograph

Space Memorabilia - Apollo XI lapel pin
Space Memorabilia - Apollo XI (11) mission space flown lapel pin. An incredible piece of Apollo 11 flown history, Apollo 11 was the spaceflight that landed the first two humans on the moon

MERCURY-ATLAS 6 CAPSULE, 1962. The Friendship 7 capsule from the Mercury-Atlas 6 spaceflight, in which Astronaut John Glenn became the first American to orbit Earth

A distant alien star system

Artists concept of the Kepler-11 planetary system
Kepler 11 has been discovered to host a solar system of at least six planets with comparable sizes to the Earth. This high number makes the solar system unique among the ones discovered so far

The Lunar Module Spider of the Apollo 9 mission
March 3, 1969 - The Lunar Module (LM) Spider, still attached to the Saturn V third (S-IVB) stage, is photographed from the Command and Service Modules (CSM)

American orbital weapons platform featured in 2001: A Space Odyssey

Diagram of the orbits of the planets

Artists concept of Saturn as seen from the surface of its moon Iapetus. Saturn dominates Iapetus velvet black sky framed by three inner moons. Left to right are Tethys, Rhea and Dione

Phobos mission rocket releases spent propellant stage
Once the Phobos mission rocket acquires enough velocity to place it into a Mars-intercepting orbit it releases the empty propellant stage

An unusual nebula in the cosmos has a heart at its center

Artists concept of the cosmic wonders of the universe, such as stars, galaxies, planets, nebulae, comets and more

The Apollo 10 Command and Service Modules in lunar orbit
May 22, 1969 - The Apollo 10 Command and Service Modules (CSM) are photographed from the Lunar Module (LM) after CSM/LM separation in lunar orbit

A diagram showing the eccentric orbit of Chiron

Voyager 1 leaving the solar system

A diagram showing the phases of the Earths moon

Map of the Christian Constellations as depicted by Julius Schiller, from The Celestial Atlas
XCF129833 Map of the Christian Constellations as depicted by Julius Schiller, from The Celestial Atlas, or The Harmony of the Universe (Atlas coelestis seu harmonia macrocosmica) pub

Saturn V interstage separation, artwork. The ring falling back to Earth is an interstage that has just separated from the rockets second stage (stage II engines at top)

Diagram of Mir space station
Diagram of the Mir space station in an early configuration. Seen here is the Mir core module with a Soyuz spacecraft docked to it (left)

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)

Dwarf planets and their orbits, artwork
Dwarf planets and their orbits. Computer artwork showing six dwarf planets (across bottom) and their orbits around the Sun (centre)

Earthrise over Moon seen from Zond 8 C016 / 2690
Earthrise. Photograph showing the Earth rising above the limb of the Moon. This is a cropped version of a frame taken by the Soviet Zond 8 lunar orbiting spacecraft on 24 October 1970

Solar System orbits, artwork C013 / 8987
Solar System orbits. Computer artwork of Earths solar system, showing the eight planets that orbit the Sun (yellow, centre)

ISS crossing the Moon C013 / 5150
ISS crossing the Moon, time-lapse image. The International Space Station (ISS; upper left, lower right, and crossing the Moon) is orbiting the Earth here at an altitude of around 390 kilometres

ISS and the Moon C013 / 5149
ISS and the Moon. The International Space Station (ISS, upper left) is orbiting the Earth here at an altitude of around 390 kilometres

Artwork of the orbits of the planets
Planetary orbits. Computer illustration of the orbits of the nine planets of the solar system. The Sun is at centre. The planets are (from the nearest to the furthest from the Sun): Mercury, Venus

Johannes Kepler, caricature
Johannes Kepler. Caricature of the German astronomer Johannes Kepler (1571-1630), holding a model of a cube to represent his theories of the planetary orbits

Ernest Rutherford, caricature
Ernest Rutherford. Caricature of the New Zealand nuclear physicist Ernest Rutherford (1871-1937) with an electron orbiting his head

Asteroid belt, orbital diagram
Asteroid belt. Orbital diagram showing the Solar System out to the orbit of Jupiter, including the asteroid belt. The Sun (yellow) is at centre

Earth-Venus conjunction, 19th century
Earth-Venus conjunction, 19th-century artwork. Venus (centre) is the second planet from the Sun (right). This is an inferior conjunction

Olympus Mons and surroundings, Mars
Olympus Mond, the largest volcano in our solar system. North of its mountain is a rough tongue called Lycus Sulci, a valley with some craters called Diacria Patera and a bow in the north

Model of Sputnik 1, first satellite
Sputnik 1. Model of Sputnik-1, the first artificial satellite. Sputnik 1 was launched on October 4th, 1957 by the former Soviet Union. The name Sputnik is Russian for travel companion or satellite

Beryllium, atomic model. Beryllium has five neutrons (white) and four protons (pink) in its nucleus (centre). The atom also has four electron (blue) orbiting the nucleus

Helium, atomic model
Heium, atomic model. Helium has two neutrons (white) and two protons (pink) in its nucleus (centre). The atom also has two electron (blue) orbiting the nucleus

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"Exploring the Vastness of Orbit: A Journey through Space and Time" The Solar System Planets: Witness the mesmerizing dance of celestial bodies as they gracefully orbit around our radiant Sun. International Space Station, 2008: Behold a marvel of human ingenuity, floating effortlessly in Earth's orbit, serving as a symbol of international cooperation and scientific exploration. Jupiter from Europa, Artwork: Immerse yourself in an artist's rendition of Jupiter's majestic presence as seen from its moon Europa – a breathtaking view that sparks wonder and curiosity. Epicycles of Mercury and Venus, 1823 C017 / 8061: Delve into the intricate paths traced by Mercury and Venus throughout history – unraveling ancient astronomers' attempts to understand their complex orbital patterns. Skylab in Orbit above Earth at the End of Its Mission, 1974: Marvel at NASA's pioneering space station – Skylab – suspended high above our planet during its final moments before reentry, leaving behind an indelible mark on space exploration history. Cassini spacecraft Orbiting Saturn and Its Moon Titan: Embark on a cosmic journey alongside Cassini as it navigates Saturn's rings while capturing awe-inspiring images of its enigmatic moon Titan - revealing secrets hidden within this distant realm. Nuclear Fission Artwork: Explore the intersection between science and art with captivating visuals depicting nuclear fission - showcasing humanity's quest for knowledge even beyond Earthly boundaries. Total Eclipse of the Sun Seen from Earth’s Orbit: Experience an extraordinary event witnessed only by those fortunate enough to be in Earth’s orbit - a total eclipse casting ethereal shadows across our planet’s surface, reminding us of nature’s grand spectacle. Copernicus vs Ptolemy - A Celestial Debate Unveiled.