Radiation Collection

MAP microwave background
Cosmic microwave background. Whole sky image of the cosmic microwave background made by the MAP (Microwave Anisotropy Probe) spacecraft

Orion nebula. Coloured composite infrared and visible light image of the Orion nebula M42. This emission nebula, a cloud of gas and dust in which starbirth takes place

Cosmic microwave background. Spherical projection of the cosmic microwave background, using all-sky data from the WMAP (Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe)

Supernova explosion, artwork
Supernova explosion, computer artwork. Supernovas are the explosive deaths of massive stars

James Clerk Maxwell, caricature
James Clerk Maxwell (1831-1879). Caricature of the Scottish physicist James Clerk Maxwell. Maxwells works cover a wide area of science

Orion nebula (M42 and M43)
Orion nebula. Hubble Space Telescope mosaic of the Orion nebula (M42; NGC 1976), which is 1500 light years away in the constellation Orion

Universe timeline, artwork
Big Bang and Evolution of Galaxies - The observable Universe is about 84 billion light years across. According to the standard view of cosmolog

Universe timeline, artwork
Big Bang and Evolution of Galaxies - The observable Universe is about 84 billion light years across. According to the standard view of cosmolog

Helix nebula, planetary nebula
Helix nebula (NGC 7293), optical image. This is a planetary nebula, a series of shells of gas cast off from a Sun-like star towards the end of its life

Black hole, computer artwork. Planets, moons, stars, radiation and other matter are all spiralling into the black hole, dragged by immense gravitational forces

1957 nuclear test: Fall-out
Fallout: The sinister and prolonged after-effect of nuclear explosions: a drawing illustrating some characteristics of this haunting phenomenon.An illustration by special Illustrated London News

Ghost village, Belarus. On 26th April 1986, the Chernobyl nuclear power plant exploded causing the worst nuclear power plant diaster in history

Radiation Therapy / 1928
A group of young boys, wearing protective goggles are subjected to radiation therapy, using ultra violet light

Solar eclipse August 21 Wisconsin
Solar eclipse August 21, 2017 at 1:15pm from Wisconsin, USA 85% Coverage

Advert for the Radiation New World Gas Cooker 1933
Radiation porcelain enamelled New World Gas Cookers, the only gas cookers with regulo control. Ask to see the unrivalled Radiation New World Gas cooker at your gas showrooms

Barred spiral galaxy Messier 83
The vibrant magentas and blues in this Hubble image of the barred spiral galaxy M83 reveal that the galaxy is ablaze with star formation

Star formation in the Tarantula Nebula
This Hubble Space Telescope mosaic, spanning a width of 600 light-years, shows a star factory of more the 800, 000 stars being born

Nuclear Bomb Explosion, Nevada Test, 23rd July 1957

Artists concept of an astronaut falling towards a black hole in outer space. Gamma Rays erupt from the poles as a nearby nebula is pulled in

Frederic Joliot and Irene Joliot-Curie, French scientists, 1935. Joliot (1900-1958) became assistant to Marie Curie in 1925

Microwave map of whole sky, c1990s. A map produced from one years data from NASAs COBE (Cosmic Background Explorer) satellite

Police guard, Pripyat, Russia. Police station at the entrance to the town of Pripyat inside the 30 kilometre exclusion zone around the Chernobyl nuclear power station

John Tyndall
3586068 John Tyndall; (add.info.: Satirical cartoon depicting John Tyndall (1820-1893) an Irish physicist. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

John Tyndall
3586067 John Tyndall; (add.info.: Portrait of John Tyndall (1820-1893) an Irish physicist. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Diagram of an experiment conducted by John Tyndall
3586064 Diagram of an experiment conducted by John Tyndall; (add.info.: Diagram of an experiment conducted by John Tyndall (1820-1893) an Irish physicist

John Tyndall
3586063 John Tyndall; (add.info.: Portrait of John Tyndall (1820-1893) an Irish physicist. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

John Tyndall
3586061 John Tyndall; (add.info.: Portrait of John Tyndall (1820-1893) an Irish physicist. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Anders Jonas Angstrom
3078191 Anders Jonas Angstrom; (add.info.: Photographic portrait of Anders Jonas Angstrom (1814-1874) a Swedish physicist and founder of the science of spectroscopy

John Tyndall
3586062 John Tyndall; (add.info.: Portrait of John Tyndall (1820-1893) an Irish physicist. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

X-rays and radiography. Position of needle in woman's hand being shown being. From Liebig trade card c.1900
527525 X-rays and radiography. Position of needle in woman's hand being shown being. From Liebig trade card c.1900. Chromolithograph ; Universal History Archive/UIG.

John Tyndall
3586065 John Tyndall; (add.info.: Satirical cartoon depicting John Tyndall (1820-1893) an Irish physicist. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

John Tyndall
3586060 John Tyndall; (add.info.: Portrait of John Tyndall (1820-1893) an Irish physicist. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The study of John Tyndall
3586066 The study of John Tyndall; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the study of John Tyndall (1820-1893) an Irish physicist. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Professor Robert Wood, portrait photograph, 1932. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Professor Robert Wood, portrait photograph, 1932. Possibly a portrait of Robert Williams Wood, American physicist and inventor who made important contributions to the field of optics; pioneered

Professor Robert Wood, portrait photograph, 1932. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Professor Robert Wood, portrait photograph, 1932. Possibly a portrait of Robert Williams Wood, American physicist and inventor who made important contributions to the field of optics; pioneered

Dr. Howard A. Kelly, Radium Expert of Baltimore, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Dr. Howard A
Dr. Howard Atwood Kelly, Radium Expert of Baltimore, 1914. American gynecologist, used radium to treat uterine hemorrhages and fibroid tumours

Marie Curie with Dean Pegram
3779332 Marie Curie with Dean Pegram; (add.info.: Marie Curie with Dean Pegram, Dean of the School of Engineering at Columbia University, 1921)

Marie Curie with her brother and sisters
3779325 Marie Curie with her brother and sisters; (add.info.: Marie Curie with her brother and sisters in Warsaw, 1912. From left to right is Marie Curie, Mme Szalay, Mme Dluska and M. Sklodovska)

Marie Curie in her office
3779327 Marie Curie in her office; (add.info.: Marie Curie in her office at the Radium Institute, Paris 1925. MC: Polish-born French physicist and pioneer in radioactivity)

Marie Curie with her daughters Irene and Eve
3779330 Marie Curie with her daughters Irene and Eve; (add.info.: Marie Curie with her daughters Irene and Eve, 1908. MC: Polish-born French physicist and pioneer in radioactivity)

Instruments used by Mr. Glaisher during his balloon ascent, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Instruments used by Mr. Glaisher during his balloon ascent, 1862. 1. Barometer; 2; Wet and Dry Bulb Hygrometer; 3. Daniell's Hygrometer; 4. Chronometer; 5. Bucket of Water to keep Bulb wet; A. B

Atoms Geiger Counter

Sacrosanct
Aleksandrova Karina

Eclipse 2017
Solar eclipse August 21, 2017 at 1:15pm from Madison, Wisconsin, USA. Matt Anderson

Brain Explosion
Artem Pozdniakov

Portrait of Wilhelm Rontgen, 1915 (photo)
3433059 Portrait of Wilhelm Rontgen, 1915 (photo) by Perscheid, Nicola (1864-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen (1845 - 1923)

American physicist James Van Allen with Pioneer 4, USA, 1950s. Creator: Unknown
American physicist James Van Allen with Pioneer 4, USA, 1950s. Professor James Van Allen of the University of Iowa is best known for his discoverery in 1958 of the two belts of charged particles in

X Ray of a fish c. 1890
3501927 X Ray of a fish c.1890 by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; German, out of copyright

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of Radiation: From Cosmic Background to Nuclear Fallout" In our quest to understand the universe, it has emerged as a fascinating and enigmatic force. Embark on a captivating journey through time and space as we explore the various facets of this phenomenon. Let's begin with the MAP microwave background, an extraordinary snapshot of our early universe. This relic radiation allows us to peer back in time, unraveling secrets about the birth and evolution of galaxies. Gaze upon the mesmerizing Orion Nebula, where cosmic microwave background radiation intertwines with celestial beauty. The swirling gases and dazzling stars within M42 and M43 create a breathtaking spectacle that showcases both creation and destruction. Venturing further into history, we encounter James Clerk Maxwell, depicted in caricature form. His groundbreaking work paved the way for understanding electromagnetic waves - including radiation - forever changing our perception of physics. As we traverse through time on our Universe timeline artwork, witness a supernova explosion frozen in motion. This awe-inspiring display captures nature's power at its peak while shedding light on how radiation shapes celestial bodies throughout their lifecycle. But not all forms are born from distant realms; some have been man-made. Recall the haunting aftermath of a 1957 nuclear test: Fall-out lingers ominously over landscapes like ghost villages in Belarus – stark reminders of humanity's complex relationship with atomic energy. Marvel at the ethereal Helix Nebula, adorned by planetary nebulae emitting radiant hues. These intricate formations showcase how dying stars release their outer layers into space – an exquisite dance between life cycles and cosmic emissions. Finally, confront one of nature's most enigmatic creations: black holes. These gravitational powerhouses emit intense streams of high-energy particles known as Hawking Radiation – offering tantalizing clues about what lies beyond event horizons. Radiation remains an enigma that captivates scientists and artists alike; it is both a cosmic fingerprint and an earthly creation.