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Cosmic Collection (#4)

"Exploring the Cosmic Tapestry: Unveiling the Marvels of the Universe" Delving into the depths of celestial mechanics and ancient medieval artwork

Background imageCosmic Collection: Vadersolstavlan, 1636 (oil on panel)

Vadersolstavlan, 1636 (oil on panel)
LEE57749 VAadersolstavlan, 1636 (oil on panel) by Elbfas, Jacob Heinrich (c.1600-1664); 163x110 cm; Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info)

Background imageCosmic Collection: Shiva Nataraja, Chola Dynasty (bronze)

Shiva Nataraja, Chola Dynasty (bronze)
2597497 Shiva Nataraja, Chola Dynasty (bronze) by Indian School (11th century); 87.6x71.7x24.7 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Nataraja, The Lord (or King) of Dance)

Background imageCosmic Collection: Navagraha, c. 950-1000 (stone)

Navagraha, c. 950-1000 (stone)
874861 Navagraha, c.950-1000 (stone) by Indian School, (10th century); 39.37 x74.3 x11.43 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: Navagrahas)

Background imageCosmic Collection: Cosmic Ball

Cosmic Ball
Joe Conroy

Background imageCosmic Collection: Milky way and daffodils

Milky way and daffodils
Milky way over my hometown in Slovenia. Ales Krivec

Background imageCosmic Collection: The Great Red Dragon and the Woman Clothed with the Sun, c. 1805. Creator: William Blake

The Great Red Dragon and the Woman Clothed with the Sun, c. 1805. Creator: William Blake
The Great Red Dragon and the Woman Clothed with the Sun, c. 1805

Background imageCosmic Collection: Asvatthama Fires the Narayana Weapon (Cosmic Fire) at the Pandavas, Folio... ca. 1616-17

Asvatthama Fires the Narayana Weapon (Cosmic Fire) at the Pandavas, Folio... ca. 1616-17
Asvatthama Fires the Narayana Weapon (Cosmic Fire) at the Pandavas, Folio from a Razmnama, ca. 1616-17

Background imageCosmic Collection: Indian Cosmic Myth

Indian Cosmic Myth
In Indian myth, our world is supported by four Elephants standing on the back of a giant Turtle who swims with it through the Sea of Infinity

Background imageCosmic Collection: ETHER WAVE GENERATOR

ETHER WAVE GENERATOR
THE RETURN OF THE COSMIC GUN (Morrison F Colladay) The Ether Wave Generator which totally disintegrates matter Date: 1931

Background imageCosmic Collection: Tantric cosmic eye, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Tantric cosmic eye, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Background imageCosmic Collection: Thousand-Armed Chenresi, a Cosmic Form of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, 14th century

Thousand-Armed Chenresi, a Cosmic Form of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, 14th century

Background imageCosmic Collection: astronomy, astrophysics, cluster, cosmic, cosmology, evolution, galactic, galaxy

astronomy, astrophysics, cluster, cosmic, cosmology, evolution, galactic, galaxy
astronomy, astrophysics, cluster, cosmic, cosmology, evolution, galact, 82047890

Background imageCosmic Collection: supergiant, nobody, astronomy, celestial, cosmic, shining, space, starfield, stars

supergiant, nobody, astronomy, celestial, cosmic, shining, space, starfield, stars
supergiant, nobody, astronomy, celestial, cosmic, shining, space, starf, 82047880

Background imageCosmic Collection: A Grey Alien from the Zeta Reticuli binary star system

A Grey Alien from the Zeta Reticuli binary star system

Background imageCosmic Collection: NGC 1499, the California Nebula

NGC 1499, the California Nebula

Background imageCosmic Collection: A colorful part of our galaxy featuring planets, galaxies and nebulae

A colorful part of our galaxy featuring planets, galaxies and nebulae
A colorful part of our galaxy consisting of planets, nebula, galaxies and clouds of nebulous gases

Background imageCosmic Collection: Turtle Island is the name for the lands now known as North and Central America

Turtle Island is the name for the lands now known as North and Central America. It is a name used by some Indigenous peoples who believe their land was formed on the back of a turtle

Background imageCosmic Collection: Hawaii, Big Island, Cal Tech Submilimeter, View of a starry night sky and the Milky Way

Hawaii, Big Island, Cal Tech Submilimeter, View of a starry night sky and the Milky Way

Background imageCosmic Collection: The Sombrero Galaxy M104

The Sombrero Galaxy M104

Background imageCosmic Collection: Barred Spiral Galaxy Ngc 1300

Barred Spiral Galaxy Ngc 1300

Background imageCosmic Collection: Starburst Galaxy M82

Starburst Galaxy M82

Background imageCosmic Collection: Stars And The Milky Way

Stars And The Milky Way

Background imageCosmic Collection: Cosmic Sparks, Abstract Of Sparks And Darkness (Watercolor Painting)

Cosmic Sparks, Abstract Of Sparks And Darkness (Watercolor Painting)

Background imageCosmic Collection: Watercolor Painting Of An Opening Door Filled With Light

Watercolor Painting Of An Opening Door Filled With Light

Background imageCosmic Collection: Watercolor Painting Of An Illuminated Dandilion

Watercolor Painting Of An Illuminated Dandilion

Background imageCosmic Collection: Asia, Bhutan, Punakha. The Cosmic Mandala at Punakha Dzong

Asia, Bhutan, Punakha. The Cosmic Mandala at Punakha Dzong

Background imageCosmic Collection: A diagram illustrating the constellation of Centaurus complete with image of a centaur

A diagram illustrating the constellation of Centaurus complete with image of a centaur

Background imageCosmic Collection: The Pelican Nebula, an H II region in the constellation Cygnus

The Pelican Nebula, an H II region in the constellation Cygnus

Background imageCosmic Collection: A distant alien star system

A distant alien star system

Background imageCosmic Collection: The Sadr region with the Crescent Nebula

The Sadr region with the Crescent Nebula
IC 1318, Gamma Cyg region with Crescent Nebula

Background imageCosmic Collection: Artists concept of the Kepler-11 planetary 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

Background imageCosmic Collection: astronauts explore a barren moon on a rover

astronauts explore a barren moon on a rover
A team of astronauts exploring a barren moon on a rover. The moons water-covered parent planet rises over the horizon

Background imageCosmic Collection: NGC 896 (part of the Heart nebula) in Cassiopeia

NGC 896 (part of the Heart nebula) in Cassiopeia

Background imageCosmic Collection: The sun seen from a molten earth 3 billion years from now

The sun seen from a molten earth 3 billion years from now
Billions of years from now, the Sun will expand into a red giant star, baking our planet in the process

Background imageCosmic Collection: Cosmic seascape on an alien planet

Cosmic seascape on an alien planet

Background imageCosmic Collection: Saturns moon, Tethys, is split by an enormous valley called Ithaca Chasma

Saturns moon, Tethys, is split by an enormous valley called Ithaca Chasma

Background imageCosmic Collection: The Andromeda Galaxy and Triangulum Galaxy with star clusters

The Andromeda Galaxy and Triangulum Galaxy with star clusters
Full frame image showing the Andromeda Galaxy (Messier 31), at upper center, the Triangulum Galaxy (Messier 33), below center, NGC 752 star cluster (left of center)

Background imageCosmic Collection: An unusual nebula in the cosmos has a heart at its center

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

Background imageCosmic Collection: NGC 1973, The Running Man Nebula

NGC 1973, The Running Man Nebula. This image captured with a telescope and a scientific CCD camera

Background imageCosmic Collection: NGC 2264, the Christmas Tree Cluster and nebula

NGC 2264, the Christmas Tree Cluster and nebula. This image captured with a telescope and a scientific CCD camera

Background imageCosmic Collection: Artists concept of the cosmic wonders of the universe

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

Background imageCosmic Collection: Artists depiction of Kepler 22b

Artists depiction of Kepler 22b, a planet within the habitable zone of a type G star about 600 light years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus

Background imageCosmic Collection: Witch Head Nebula

Witch Head Nebula
IC 2118, also known as Witch Head Nebula, is a reflection nebula near the Orion constellation

Background imageCosmic Collection: The Tarantula Nebula

The Tarantula Nebula
NGC 2070, The Tarantula Nebula

Background imageCosmic Collection: The Orion Nebula Region

The Orion Nebula Region
The Orion Nebula, M42 and M43, with surrounding associated nebulae and star clusters, such as the Running Man Nebula above (NGC 1975) and blue star cluster above it, NGC 1981

Background imageCosmic Collection: All-sky images constructed from preliminary data from DMR (Different Microwave Radiometers)

All-sky images constructed from preliminary data from DMR (Different Microwave Radiometers) instrument on NASA cosmic background Explorer (COBE). Microwave maps at 3 frequencies. NASA photograph

Background imageCosmic Collection: Cosmic Facial Lines

Cosmic Facial Lines
METOPOSCOPY : Even the furrows in your brow are due, not to intense mental effort or worry, but to the activities of the stars in their courses... Date: 16/17th century

Background imageCosmic Collection: The Heavens

The Heavens
The Christian concept of the heavens Date: medieval




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"Exploring the Cosmic Tapestry: Unveiling the Marvels of the Universe" Delving into the depths of celestial mechanics and ancient medieval artwork, we uncover cosmic wonders that astound our senses. The enigmatic MAP microwave background reveals secrets from the dawn of time, painting a vivid picture of our universe's origins. As we traverse through time on this cosmic journey, an intricate tapestry unfolds before us. From Hindu mythology's depiction of The Cosmic Turtle supporting the world to witnessing colossal galaxy clusters like MACS J0717, we witness nature's grandeur in all its glory. In Earth's orbit, a total eclipse of the Sun mesmerizes us with its ethereal beauty. We become captivated by an ever-evolving universe timeline depicted through breathtaking artwork. IC 2177, also known as the Seagull Nebula, showcases vibrant hues that ignite our imagination. Venturing further into uncharted territories, we encounter alien planets gracefully orbiting red giant stars – a testament to diversity within our vast cosmos. Artists' concepts bring to life two Saturn-sized planets discovered by Kepler; their presence reminds us that possibilities are endless among distant worlds. Amidst this cosmic odyssey lies a revelation – color and beauty permeate every corner of our universe, and is here where science merges seamlessly with artistry; where humanity finds solace in contemplating its place within this awe-inspiring expanse. Embark on this extraordinary voyage and let your mind wander amidst swirling galaxies and shimmering nebulae. Discover how even in darkness there exists boundless light waiting to be explored - for it is within these cosmic realms that true wonder resides.