Cosmological Collection (#4)

Tychonic worldview, 1708
Tychonic worldview. This is plate 7 from the 1708 edition of the star atlas Harmonica Macrocosmica by the Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius (1596-1665)

Harmonica Macrocosmica (1708). This star atlas by the Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius was first published in 1660

Planetary spheres, 1708
Planetary spheres. This is plate 3 from the 1708 edition of the star atlas Harmonica Macrocosmica by the Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius (1596-1665)

Ptolemaic worldview, 1708
Ptolemaic worldview. This is plate 2 from the 1708 edition of the star atlas Harmonica Macrocosmica by the Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius (1596-1665)

Dark matter, conceptual image C013 / 5592
Dark matter, conceptual image. Computer artwork representing the presence of dark matter in the universe. Dark matter is a form of matter that cannot be detected by telescopes as it emits no

Big Bang vs Big Bounce, artwork
Big Bounce vs Big Bang. Computer artwork comparing the Big Bang theory (bottom) with the Big Bounce theory (top) of the formation of the known universe

Big Bounce cyclic double universe, conceptual image. Computer artwork representing the presence of a cyclic double universe as proposed by the Big Bounce theory of the formation of the known

COSMOS region in Sextans, VISTA image C014 / 5041
COSMOS region in Sextans. Deep-field image obtained by the VISTA (Visible and Infrared Survey Telescope for Astronomy) telescope

Fludds cosmology, 1617
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Venus probe, conceptual image C013 / 5644
Venus probe, conceptual image. Computer artwork of an exploratory probe on the surface of Venus

String theory, conceptual image C013 / 5638
String theory, conceptual image. Computer artwork representing the superstrings of string theory, a Theory of Everything (Grand Unification Theory)

Astronomy diagrams, 1823 C017 / 8058
Astronomy diagrams, 19th century. At centre is an armillary sphere, a device with moveable interlocking rings representing the circles of the celestial sphere

Solar system, artwork C017 / 8043
Solar system. Computer artwork of the Solar System, showing the orbits (rings) of the planets, and their relative positions from the Sun (centre)

Solar system, artwork C017 / 8042
Solar system. Computer artwork showing the relative positions from the Sun (not shown, left) of the planets in the Solar System

Solar system, artwork C017 / 8041
Solar system. Computer artwork showing the relative positions from the Sun (not shown, left) of the planets in the Solar System

Andromeda galaxy, ultraviolet image
Andromeda galaxy, ultraviolet space telescope image. Andromeda is the nearest large galaxy to our own. It measures around 140

Celestial planispheres, 1772 C016 / 4386
Celestial planispheres. 18th-century astronomy diagrams centred around planispheres of stars and constellations. The northern celestial hemisphere is at left

Harmonica Macrocosmica (1708) C016 / 4384
Harmonica Macrocosmica (1708). This is the title page from the 1708 edition of the star atlas Harmonica Macrocosmica by the Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius (1596-1665)

Dark energy and gravity, artwork C016 / 3069
Dark energy and gravity. Astronomers think that the expansion of the universe is regulated both by the force of gravity, which acts to slow it down, and a mysterious dark energy

Star map C013 / 9941
Star map. Image showing a star map of the Milky Way in celestial coordinates. This map shows the relative position of stars in our home galaxy, the Milky Way

Star map C013 / 9942
Star map. Image showing a star map of the Milky Way in galactic coordinates. This map shows an edge-on view of our home galaxy, the Milky Way, from the inside looking out

Durers Nude Woman with Zodiac. Albrecht Durer (1471-1528) was a German artist. His skillful use of perspective and mathematical proportions made him one of the outstanding artistic figures of

Keplers cosmological model, artwork
Keplers cosmological model. Historical artwork by the German astronomer and mathematician Johannes Kepler (1571-1630) that demonstrates the relative distances of the planets from the sun in

Democritean Universe. 17th-century artwork of the atomistic universe proposed by the Ancient Greek philosopher Democritus (c.460-370 BC). The artwork was published in 1675

Atlas supporting the sky, 19th century artwork. Shown here standing on the globe of the Earth and supporting the starry sky on his shoulders, Atlas was a Titan described in Ancient Greek mythology

Historical cosmologies. Artwork of four historical models of planetary orbits. Ptolemys geocentric (Earth-centred) model (upper right) dominated astronomy for over 1000 years

Tychonic cosmology. Historical diagram of the Earth-centred (geocentric) Tychonic cosmological model. This was proposed by the Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe (1546-1601)

Virgo. Artwork of the astrological symbol representing Virgo the Virgin (24th August to 23rd September). Astrologers claim that the star sign that you are born under will influence your character

Emission nebula, artwork
Emission nebula. Computer artwork of an emission nebula. Nebulae are huge clouds of interstellar gas and dust. Emission nebulae are starbirth regions that glow red due to the ionisation of

Scorpio. Artwork of the astrological symbol representing Scorpio the Scorpion (24th October to 22nd November). Astrologers claim that the star sign that you are born under will also influence your

Mars sunrise, artwork
Martian sunrise, artwork. Mars is a rocky desert world with no surface water. A Martian day is known as a sol and lasts 24 hours and 39.5 minutes

Libra. Artwork of the astrological symbol representing Libra the Scales (24th Spetember to 23rd October). Astrologers claim that the star sign that you are born under will influence your character

Martian landscape and Sun, artwork
Martian landscape. Artwork of a typical Martian landscape with a boulder in the foreground and Sun in the sky. Mars is a rocky desert world with no surface water

Leo. Artwork of the astrological symbol representing Leo the Lion (23rd July to 23rd August). Astrologers claim that the star sign that you are born under will influence your character and destiny

Comet Holmes in Perseus, November 2007
Comet Holmes (17P/Holmes) in the constellation of Perseus, optical image. The comet is the green dot just above centre left. This image was obtained on 1 November 2007

Tritons geysers. Artwork of erupting geysers (lower left & right) on Triton, with the planet Neptune seen at upper left. The geysers are composed of liquid nitrogen and methane

Aries. Artwork representing star sign of Aries the Ram (21st March to 20th April). Astrologers claim that the star sign that you are born under will influence your character and destiny

Panspermia: biomolecules in the universe
Panspermia, conceptual computer artwork. The theory of panspermia states that the molecules that form the building blocks of life are found throughout the universe

Galaxy collision model
Galactic collision. Image 2 of 2. Supercomputer model of a collision between two spiral galaxies. The top left frame is 200 million years after the bottom right frame in image R826/090

Time dilation, conceptual artwork
Time dilation. Conceptual computer artwork representing time dilation, showing a sand timer moving into a black hole. Time dilation is a phenomenon in which objects experiencing higher gravitational

Supernova. Computer artwork of an exploding star, or supernova. Supernovae occur when a massive star exhausts its nuclear fuel

Colliding galaxies. Supercomputer simulation showing the gas content of two colliding spiral galaxies. Temperature is represented by colour, blue (coolest) to red (hottest)

Rocky extrasolar planet. Computer artwork of a planet discovered in August 2004. The planet is 50 light-years away, orbiting the star Mu Arae in the constellation of Altar

Supernova remnant Cassiopeia A, X-ray image. Cassiopeia A (Cas A) is a remnant of a supernova star that exploded around 320 years ago, the youngest in the Milky Way galaxy

Dark matter ring in galaxy cluster
Dark matter ring in the galaxy cluster CI 0024+17, Hubble Space Telescope image. The ring is seen surrounding a central concentration of dark matter (coloured blue here)

Random universe. Conceptual computer artwork of dice in space. This represents the fundamental uncertainty of the universe

Parallel universe, artwork
Parallel universe. Conceptual computer artwork of an alternate reality in a parallel universe. According to multiverse theories of physics, parallel universes are different

First generation of stars, artwork
First generation of stars. Artwork of the first stars in the universe, thought to have formed over 13 billion years ago, when the universe was only a few million years old

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Exploring the vastness of the cosmos, the Hubble Ultra Deep Field 2012 captures a mesmerizing glimpse into the celestial wonders that lie beyond. Galaxies, like sparkling jewels scattered across the velvet canvas of space, reveal their intricate dance through celestial mechanics. Akin to medieval artwork depicting cosmic mysteries, these galaxies hold secrets waiting to be unraveled. In a collision of protons in C014 / 1797, scientists at CERN's ATLAS detector delve deeper into understanding our universe's building blocks. The enigmatic Cosmic Microwave Background whispers tales from its birth during the Catalan Atlas in the 14th century. As we trace our origins back to this ancient relic, we marvel at how far we have come. The Milky Way stretches across billions of light-years, an ethereal river guiding us through time and space. Conceptual artwork visualizes elusive particles like the Higgs boson detected by CMS detector at CERN - unlocking new dimensions within our understanding. Gazing upon Jupiter from Europa's icy surface transports us to otherworldly realms where imagination meets reality. Artistic renderings bring alive a Universe timeline - showcasing milestones etched throughout eternity. Cosmological hints beckon us towards infinite possibilities as we continue on this awe-inspiring journey of exploration and discovery.