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Astronomy Collection (page 7)

"Astronomy: Exploring the Vastness of the Universe" Pale Blue Dot

Background imageAstronomy Collection: Amazing night photo with milky way, stars and bright galaxy view pattern

Amazing night photo with milky way, stars and bright galaxy view pattern. Milky Way over the sandy beach with palm trees

Background imageAstronomy Collection: Interior of the Temple at Esna, Upper Egypt, 1838. Artist: David Roberts

Interior of the Temple at Esna, Upper Egypt, 1838. Artist: David Roberts
Interior of the Temple at Esna, Upper Egypt, 1838. A plate from Egypt and Nubia, engraved by Louis Haghe. Found in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Background imageAstronomy Collection: Home Milky Way

Home Milky Way
Al Barizi

Background imageAstronomy Collection: A supermoon full moon is seen above the Hudson River and the Mario M

A supermoon full moon is seen above the Hudson River and the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge from Nyack, New York, U.S. January 1, 2018. REUTERS/Mike Segar

Background imageAstronomy Collection: The North Cape by Moonlight, 1848. Creator: Peder Balke

The North Cape by Moonlight, 1848. Creator: Peder Balke
The North Cape by Moonlight, 1848

Background imageAstronomy Collection: NOSTRADAMUS, Michel de Notre Dame (1503-1566). French

NOSTRADAMUS, Michel de Notre Dame (1503-1566). French physician and astrologer, author of book of predictions Astrological Centuries (1555). Illustration in card of 18th century. Drawing

Background imageAstronomy Collection: ASTROLOGY, 16th CENTURY. Medieval astrologer attempting to discover the secrets behind the Milky

ASTROLOGY, 16th CENTURY. Medieval astrologer attempting to discover the secrets behind the Milky Way: colored woodcut, Swiss or German, early 16th century

Background imageAstronomy Collection: A View of Geelong, 1856 (oil on canvas)

A View of Geelong, 1856 (oil on canvas)
7064112 A View of Geelong, 1856 (oil on canvas) by Guerard, Eugen von (1811-1901); 154.5x89 cm; Private Collection; Austrian, out of copyright

Background imageAstronomy Collection: The Great Astronomer Schiaparelli at the Brera Observatory (colour litho)

The Great Astronomer Schiaparelli at the Brera Observatory (colour litho)
2798364 The Great Astronomer Schiaparelli at the Brera Observatory (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAstronomy Collection: Moon Phase Sequence

Moon Phase Sequence
There are eight phases in the moon. In order they are new Moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full Moon, waning gibbous, third quarter and waning crescent

Background imageAstronomy Collection: Australia, day and night, satellite image of the Earth

Australia, day and night, satellite image of the Earth
2001, Astronomy, Australia, Color Image, Day, Digital Composite, Energ, Space, 85757253

Background imageAstronomy Collection: Seamless Astronomical Constellation Night Sky Pattern

Seamless Astronomical Constellation Night Sky Pattern
Simple, modern seamless astronomy patterned background with major star captions against a night sky and galaxy

Background imageAstronomy Collection: Chile-Solar-Eclipse

Chile-Solar-Eclipse
Solar eclipse as seen from the La Silla European Southern Observatory (ESO) in La Higuera, Coquimbo Region, Chile, on July 02, 2019

Background imageAstronomy Collection: Pleiades or Seven Sisters (Messier 45 aka M45) in Taurus Constellation, taken from Eastern Colorado

Pleiades or Seven Sisters (Messier 45 aka M45) in Taurus Constellation, taken from Eastern Colorado, USA. 8 November 2015

Background imageAstronomy Collection: The Sunset Prayer in the Desert, c1913. Artist: Charles JS Makin

The Sunset Prayer in the Desert, c1913. Artist: Charles JS Makin
The Sunset Prayer in the Desert, c1913. From With Pen and Camera in Three Continents by Charles J. S. Makin, F.I.C. F.C.S. [The Tribune Publishing Company, London, 1913]

Background imageAstronomy Collection: Chemist Shop at Night, 1938, (1946). Artist: Eric Ravilious

Chemist Shop at Night, 1938, (1946). Artist: Eric Ravilious
Chemist Shop at Night, 1938, (1946). Coloured Lithograph originally for, High Street by Eric Ravilious published 1938. From English Printed Books, by Francis Meynell. [Collins, London, 1946]

Background imageAstronomy Collection: Lausanne, 1909. Artist: JMW Turner

Lausanne, 1909. Artist: JMW Turner
Lausanne, 1909. From The Water-colours of J. M. W. Turner, text by W. G. Rawlinson and A. J. Finberg. [Avalon Press, London, 1909]

Background imageAstronomy Collection: Johannes Stabius map of the world, 1515, (1936). Artist: Albrecht Durer

Johannes Stabius map of the world, 1515, (1936). Artist: Albrecht Durer
Johannes Stabius map of the world, 1515, (1936). A print from Durer, Und Seine Zeit, by Wilhelm Waetzoldt, Grosse Phaidon Ausgabe, 1936

Background imageAstronomy Collection: Moonlight over the Port of Boulogne, 1869. Artist: Edouard Manet

Moonlight over the Port of Boulogne, 1869. Artist: Edouard Manet
Moonlight over the Port of Boulogne, 1869. Located in the collection at Musee d Orsay, Paris, France

Background imageAstronomy Collection: Whatever I do, I do not Repent, I Keep Pissing against the Moon, c1558-1560

Whatever I do, I do not Repent, I Keep Pissing against the Moon, c1558-1560. Artist: Pieter Bruegel the Elder
Whatever I do, I do not Repent, I Keep Pissing against the Moon, 1558-1560. One from a series depicting twelve proverbs. From the Museum Mayer van der Berg, Antwerp, Belgium

Background imageAstronomy Collection: Four moons of Jupiter, Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto, 1979

Four moons of Jupiter, Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto, 1979. Four separate pictures of these moons sometimes known as the Galilean moons taken from Voyager 1

Background imageAstronomy Collection: Solar eclipse August 21 Wisconsin

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

Background imageAstronomy Collection: Milky way over church of Good Shepherd (Lake Tekapo)

Milky way over church of Good Shepherd (Lake Tekapo)
Milky way over the church of Good Shepherd. Canterbury, New Zealand

Background imageAstronomy Collection: Antique colored illustrations: The constellations visible in Britain

Antique colored illustrations: The constellations visible in Britain

Background imageAstronomy Collection: The planet Saturn, illustration

The planet Saturn, illustration

Background imageAstronomy Collection: Illustration of Cassiopeia constellation represented as vain queen

Illustration of Cassiopeia constellation represented as vain queen

Background imageAstronomy Collection: Milky Way behind tree, South Island, New Zealand

Milky Way behind tree, South Island, New Zealand
Milky Way over New Zealands Southern Alps at Mount Cook National Park

Background imageAstronomy Collection: Voyager 1 spacecraft entering interstellar space

Voyager 1 spacecraft entering interstellar space
This artists concept depicts NASAs Voyager 1 spacecraft entering interstellar space, or the space between stars. Interstellar space is dominated by the plasma, or ionized gas

Background imageAstronomy Collection: The Fox Fur Nebula

The Fox Fur Nebula, located towards the constellation of Monoceros, is an immense cloud of interstellar gas and cosmic dust interacting with the radiation and winds released by the surrounding hot

Background imageAstronomy Collection: Pillars of Creation in the Eagle Nebula

Pillars of Creation in the Eagle Nebula
Pillars of Creation are part of the Eagle Nebula and are made of interstellar dust and gases

Background imageAstronomy Collection: A Black Hole in a Globular Cluster

A Black Hole in a Globular Cluster
Artists View of a Black Hole in a Globular Cluster

Background imageAstronomy Collection: PHASES OF THE MOON, 1534. Woodcut designed by Hans Holbein the Younger from Sebastian

PHASES OF THE MOON, 1534. Woodcut designed by Hans Holbein the Younger from Sebastian Munsters Canones super novum instrumentum luminarium, Basel, Switzerland, 1534

Background imageAstronomy Collection: Matterhorn with Gornergrat train station with stars

Matterhorn with Gornergrat train station with stars

Background imageAstronomy Collection: The Milky Way over El Capitan and Half Dome Mountain from Tunnel VIew, Yosemite National Park

The Milky Way over El Capitan and Half Dome Mountain from Tunnel VIew, Yosemite National Park, California, United States

Background imageAstronomy Collection: Arecibo message and decoded key C016 / 6817

Arecibo message and decoded key C016 / 6817
Arecibo message and decoded key. Diagram showing the binary transmission (left) known as the Arecibo message, with the message decoded and labelled at centre and right

Background imageAstronomy Collection: MILTON VISITING GALILEO. John Milton visiting Galileo Galilei during Miltons Italian tour of

MILTON VISITING GALILEO. John Milton visiting Galileo Galilei during Miltons Italian tour of 1638-1639. Line engraving after a painting by Annibale Gatti

Background imageAstronomy Collection: Comet Arend-Roland, 1957

Comet Arend-Roland, 1957
Comet Arend-Roland, May 2, 1957. This comet, discovered on November 8 1956 reached perihelion (closest point to the Sun) at 0.32 AU (astronomical units, 1 AU = Earth to Sun distance) on April 8

Background imageAstronomy Collection: Giordano Bruno, Italian philosopher

Giordano Bruno, Italian philosopher
Giordano Bruno (1548-1600), Italian philosopher. Bruno was a supporter of the Copernican view that the Earth revolved around the Sun

Background imageAstronomy Collection: Carl Friedrich Gauss

Carl Friedrich Gauss
Mathematician Carl Friedrich Gauss. Digitally colored woodcut of a 19th-century portrait

Background imageAstronomy Collection: PSCI2A-00073

PSCI2A-00073
Greek astronomer Hipparchus mapping the stars over Alexandria, ancient Egypt. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageAstronomy Collection: Night view of the Church of the Good Shepherd by Tekapo Lake with lupins in bloom

Night view of the Church of the Good Shepherd by Tekapo Lake with lupins in bloom and the milky way

Background imageAstronomy Collection: Summer Afternoon, 1865. Creator: Asher Brown Durand

Summer Afternoon, 1865. Creator: Asher Brown Durand
Summer Afternoon, 1865

Background imageAstronomy Collection: Surface of the planet Mercury. Creator: NASA

Surface of the planet Mercury. Creator: NASA
Surface of the planet Mercury

Background imageAstronomy Collection: Bulgaria-Science-Astronomy-Eclipse-Moon

Bulgaria-Science-Astronomy-Eclipse-Moon
This picture shows the full moon during a blood moon eclipse as seen from the town of Kazanlak, some 100 km northwest of Plovdiv, on July 27, 2018

Background imageAstronomy Collection: Lunar Corona, 1911, (1913). Artist: Edward Wilson

Lunar Corona, 1911, (1913). Artist: Edward Wilson
Lunar Corona, 1911, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912) left London on 1 June 1910 bound for the South Pole

Background imageAstronomy Collection: The Temptation in the Wilderness, 1898. Artist: Briton Riviere

The Temptation in the Wilderness, 1898. Artist: Briton Riviere
The Temptation in the Wilderness, 1898. Jesus Christ in the desert

Background imageAstronomy Collection: Rue De La Grosse Horloge, Rouen, 1821. Artist: Henry Edridge

Rue De La Grosse Horloge, Rouen, 1821. Artist: Henry Edridge
Rue De La Grosse Horloge, Rouen, 1821. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXIII, edited by C. Reginald Grundy. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1929]




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"Astronomy: Exploring the Vastness of the Universe" Pale Blue Dot, Voyager 1: A humbling view of our home planet captured by Voyager 1 as it ventured into interstellar space, reminding us of our place in the cosmos. Hubble Ultra Deep Field 2012: Peering deep into space, the Hubble Space Telescope unveiled a mesmerizing image showcasing thousands of galaxies scattered across billions of light-years. The Fighting Temeraire, 1839: JMW Turner's masterpiece captures both artistry and science as it portrays a majestic ship juxtaposed against a breathtaking sunset, symbolizing humanity's eternal fascination with celestial wonders. 1919 Solar Eclipse: A pivotal moment when Sir Arthur Eddington confirmed Einstein's theory of general relativity during an eclipse expedition, forever altering our understanding of gravity and shaping modern astrophysics. METEOR SHOWER, 1833: Witnessing nature's spectacular display above a quaint village in Adolf Vollmy's wood engraving transports us back to an era where meteor storms ignited curiosity and awe among observers. Hubble Space Telescope View of Nebula NGC 604: Unveiling cosmic beauty within our neighboring galaxy M33, this captivating image showcases NGC 604—a stellar nursery brimming with young stars and colorful gas clouds. The Edge of the Firmament (Flammarion Engraving): An enigmatic illustration from "Meteorologie populaire" invites contemplation about humanity's relentless quest to explore beyond Earth’s atmosphere—seeking answers amidst boundless mysteries. The Plough Asterism in Ursa Major: Guiding stargazers for centuries, this familiar group of stars known as "The Plough" or "Big Dipper" serves as a navigational beacon while igniting dreams under countless night skies worldwide. The Orrery by Joseph Wright.