Orbits Collection

The Orrery by Joseph Wright (1734-1797). This artwork was painted in 1766. Its full title is A Philospher giving a Lecture on the Orrery in which a Lamp is put in place of the Sun

Skull anatomy by Leonardo da Vinci. Historical artwork and notes on the anatomy of the human skull and teeth, by the Italian artist and scientist Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)

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

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

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)

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)

Nuclear Fission Artwork
Nuclear fission. Conceptual computer artwork of an atom being split through nuclear, or atomic, fission (splitting). Electrons (orange) can be seen orbiting the nucleus (centre)

Solar system map from 1853
Historical map of the solar system, published in Germany in 1853. The main diagram shows the orbits of the first seven planets out to Uranus

Plutonium, atomic model
Plutonium. Schematic Bohr model of a plutonium atom. the 94 electrons (red) are orbiting a central nucleus (not shown) composed of protons and neutrons

Orbit of Sputnik 1, Soviet 1957 diagram
Orbit of Sputnik 1. Diagram showing the Earth orbits possible for different spacecrafts. Sputnik 1, the first spacecraft ever to reach Earth orbit, was launched on 4 October 1957 by the Soviet Union

Gagarin and Tereshkova, souvenir postcard
Gagarin and Tereshkova, Soviet cosmonauts, souvenir postcard. Yuri Gagarin (1934-1968) was the first person in space. On 12 April 1961

Atomic structure, artwork
Atomic structure. Computer artwork of electrons orbiting a central nucleus. This is a classical schematic Bohr model of an atom

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

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

Johannes Kepler, German astronomer C017 / 7113
Johannes Kepler (1571-1630), German astronomer, holding a divider used to plot distances. Kepler devised three fundamental laws of planetary motion

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

Phases of the Moon, 1708
Phases of the Moon. This is plate 19 from the 1708 edition of the star atlas Harmonica Macrocosmica by the Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius (1596-1665)

The Situation of the Earth in the Heavens, plate 74 from The Celestial Atlas
XCF90198 The Situation of the Earth in the Heavens, plate 74 from The Celestial Atlas, or the Harmony of the Universe (Atlas coelestis seu harmonia macrocosmica) pub

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)

Comparing planetary systems, artwork
Comparing planetary systems. Artwork comparing the sizes of the 55 Cancri (a Sun-like system, left) and the Cha 110913-773444 (upper right) planetary systems

Skull. Computer artwork of an oblique view of a human skull. The bones of the cranium are fused together to form a solid structure that encloses and protects the brain

18th Century astronomical diagrams. Historical diagrams describing various 18th Century theoretical systems used to describe the motion of the planets in our solar system

Comparative Orbits
A diagram of the relative orbit distances of planets in the Solar System and the variable light hitting the Earth during different seasons

A diagram of the Solar system, showing the orbits of some of the minor planets, 19th century
5311394 A diagram of the Solar system, showing the orbits of some of the minor planets, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1880); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A diagram of the Solar system, showing the orbits of some of the minor planets, 19th century
5311318 A diagram of the Solar system, showing the orbits of some of the minor planets, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1880); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A diagram of the solar system, showing the orbits of four asteroids (planetoids) by Thomas Burnet
5311305 A diagram of the solar system, showing the orbits of four asteroids (planetoids) by Thomas Burnet. Thomas Burnet (1635-1715) an English theologian and writer on cosmogony

A diagram of the Solar system, showing the orbits of some of the minor planets, 19th century
5311319 A diagram of the Solar system, showing the orbits of some of the minor planets, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1880); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Meteor shower orbit prediction
The Leonids are a prolific meteor shower associated with the comet Temple??Tuttle, which are also known for their spectacular meteor storms that occur about every 33 years

De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium by Nicolaus Copernicus and
495373 De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium by Nicolaus Copernicus and De Libris Revolutionum Nicolai Copernici Narratio Prima by Georg Johan Rheticus, two works in one volume, Basel

George Biddell Airy (engraving)
815677 George Biddell Airy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Biddell Airy (1801-1892). English Astronomer Royal and mathematician

The Ptolemaic System, from Description de l Univers
CHT223717 The Ptolemaic System, from Description de l Univers by Alain Manesson Mallet (1630-1706) 1683 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs

The Solar System (coloured engraving)
6014054 The Solar System (coloured engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Solar System)

The Compleat Orrery, pub. London 1780 (coloured engraving)
984703 The Compleat Orrery, pub. London 1780 (coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: As decribed by S)

The Solar System (colour litho)
3630293 The Solar System (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Solar System)

Technologys Orbits Date: 1950

Solar system orbit diagram, digital illustration

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)

Comet Neowise; South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England

Descartes System
The Planetary System of Rene Descartes, with the sun at centre, and with orbits shown for Earths Moon, and for the Satellites of Jupiter and of Saturn. Date: circa 1640

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)

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)

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

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

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

Simeon - Denis Poisson (1781 - 1840) French mathematician. Worked on electrostatics, planetary orbits, magnetism and gravitational attraction

Diagram showing planetary orbits, the sun and the path of a comet, digital illustration

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"Exploring the Mysteries of Orbits: From Artistic Depictions to Scientific Breakthroughs" The Orrery by Joseph Wright: A mesmerizing portrayal of celestial mechanics, showcasing the intricate dance of planets in their orbits. Leonardo da Vinci's Skull Anatomy: Unveiling the hidden connections between human anatomy and orbital structures, revealing a harmony that spans across different realms. Solar System Artwork: An artistic rendition capturing the awe-inspiring beauty and vastness of our cosmic neighborhood, where orbits shape the destiny of celestial bodies. Epicycles of Mercury and Venus (1823): Delving into historical astronomical theories, unraveling how ancient scholars attempted to explain planetary motions through complex epicyclical paths. Solar System Planets: Witnessing the elegance with which each planet gracefully traces its own unique orbit around our life-giving star, painting a magnificent tapestry in space. Nuclear Fission Artwork: Exploring atomic forces that govern both microscopic particles and colossal celestial bodies alike – an astonishing parallelism bridging worlds unimaginably small and infinitely large. Orbit of Sputnik 1 (1957): Tracing humanity's first steps beyond Earth's boundaries, as this Soviet satellite embarked on its groundbreaking journey around our planet – forever changing our perspective on what is possible. Solar System Map from 1853: A glimpse into early attempts at mapping our solar system's intricacies, showcasing mankind's relentless pursuit to comprehend the vastness that lies above us. Atomic Structure Artwork: Peering into subatomic realms where electrons whiz around nuclei in precise orbits – a testament to nature's underlying order even at its most fundamental level. Gagarin and Tereshkova Souvenir Postcard: Celebrating two pioneers who defied gravity's constraints.