Cosmology Collection (page 7)

The Creation (detail of Angel), c. 1100 (wool and linen)
872896 The Creation (detail of Angel), c.1100 (wool and linen) by Romanesque, (12th century); Museo Capitular de la Catedral de Girona, Catalonia, Spain; (add.info.: Christ Pantocrator)

Res 28610 First page of De l Infinito Universo et Mondi by Giordano Bruno
CHT331785 Res 28610 First page of De l Infinito Universo et Mondi by Giordano Bruno, published in London, 1584 (printed paper) by English School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Cosmgrarhy and Astrology, from The Gentlemans Recreation
483376 Cosmgrarhy and Astrology, from The Gentlemans Recreation published by Richard Blome, 1686 (engraving) by English School

Venus, folio from Aja ib al-makhluqat (Wonders of Creation) by al-Qazvini
FSG325456 Venus, folio from Aja ib al-makhluqat (Wonders of Creation) by al-Qazvini, Iraq or Eastern Turkey (opaque watercolour, ink, gold and silver on paper) by Persian School

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)

A discourse concerning a new world & another planet in 2 bookes, 1640 (frontispiece)
3058199 A discourse concerning a new world & another planet in 2 bookes, 1640 (frontispiece) by Marshall, William (fl.1617-49); Private Collection; (add.info)

Isaac Newton and gravity (chromolitho)
968586 Isaac Newton and gravity (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Isaac Newton and gravity)

Cosmography or Science of the World (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR155539 Cosmography or Science of the World (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Phenomena of Aratus, cosmological diagram (map of the heavens) (vellum)
XIR51359 Phenomena of Aratus, cosmological diagram (map of the heavens) (vellum) by French School, (11th century); Musee Municipal, Boulogne-Billancourt

Dionysius the Areopagite Converting the Pagan Philosophers, 1570s (oil on panel)
847282 Dionysius the Areopagite Converting the Pagan Philosophers, 1570s (oil on panel) by Caron, Antoine (1520-99); 92.7x73 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; French, out of copyright

Astronomer Patrick Moore, host of the BBC factual series The Sky At Night, pictured in the Observatory in the garden of his home at Selsey

Vishva Rajalakshmi Gomata, ca. 1890. Creator: Unknown
Vishva Rajalakshmi Gomata, ca. 1890

Miniature from the L Image du Monde by Gossuin de Metz, 13th century. Creator: Anonymous
Miniature from the L Image du Monde by Gossuin de Metz, 13th century. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Celestial spheres, planets and zodiacs. Miniature from the Livre des proprietes des choses, c
Celestial spheres, planets and zodiacs. Miniature from the Livre des proprietes des choses by Bathelemy l Anglais, c. 1480. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

The Northern Celestial Hemisphere, 1515. Creator: Dürer, Albrecht (1471-1528)
The Northern Celestial Hemisphere, 1515. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

N. Copernicus, (late 18th early 19th century). Creator: J Chapman
N. Copernicus, (late 18th early 19th century). Portrait of Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543), considered to be the father of modern astronomy and founder of heliocentric cosmology

Guest arriving, detail from The Banquet of Seowangmo, c
3432766 Guest arriving, detail from The Banquet of Seowangmo, c.1800 (ink, color and gold on silk) by Korean School; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA

Detail from The Banquet of Seowangmo, c. 1800 (ink, color and gold on silk)
3432765 Detail from The Banquet of Seowangmo, c.1800 (ink, color and gold on silk) by Korean School; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA

Seowangmo, detail from The Banquet of Seowangmo, c. 1800 (ink, color and gold on silk)
3432764 Seowangmo, detail from The Banquet of Seowangmo, c.1800 (ink, color and gold on silk) by Korean School; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA

Dongwanggong, detail from The Banquet of Seowangmo, c. 1800 (ink, color and gold on silk)
3432763 Dongwanggong, detail from The Banquet of Seowangmo, c.1800 (ink, color and gold on silk) by Korean School; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA

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

Astronomy, Color Image, Concepts, Cosmology, Discovery, Exploration, Mystery, Natural Pattern
Astronomy, Color Image, Concepts, Cosmology, Discovery, Exploration, M, Science Photo Library, 85758015

Illustration of a Free-Floating Planet
Illustration of a free-floating planet. PSO J318.5-22 is a planet in the constellation of Pictor, around 80 light-years from Earth

Astronomy, Color Image, Concepts, Cosmology, Discovery, Exploration, Illuminated
Astronomy, Color Image, Concepts, Cosmology, Discovery, Exploration, I, Science Photo Library, 85757454

Abundance, Astronomy, Color Image, Concepts, Cosmology, Discovery, Exploration, Galaxy
Abundance, Astronomy, Color Image, Concepts, Cosmology, Discovery, Exp, Science Photo Library, 85757637

Ancient Egyptian astronomical table, c1822. Artist: Leroy
Ancient Egyptian astronomical table, c1822. Illustrations of the astronomical table painted on the ceiling of the first tomb of the Kings of the West, Byban el Molouk, Thebes

Cosmos (from the Schedels Chronicle of the World), 1493. Artist: Anonymous
Cosmos (from the Schedels Chronicle of the World), 1493. Found in the collection of Library of the Ruprecht Karl University, Heidelberg

The Buddhist world map, 1710. Artist: Rokashi Hotan, Zuda (1654-1738)
The Buddhist world map, 1710. Private Collection

Nicolas Copernicus, Polish astronomer and mathematician. Copernicus (1473-1543) is considered to be the father of modern astronomy and founder of heliocentric cosmology

Emanuel Swedenborg, Swedish philosopher, mystic and cosmologist, 1884. Artist: W Holl
Emanuel Swedenborg, Swedish philosopher, mystic and cosmologist, 1884. Swedenborg (1688-1772) wrote on various subjects, including algebra, navigation, astronomy and chemistry

Mercury and His Children. Illustration from the Housebook, 1480s. Artist: Master of the Housebook
Mercury and His Children. Illustration from the Housebook, 1480s. From a private collection

Emanuel Swedenborg, Swedish scientist, philosopher and mystic, (1854). Swedenborg (1688-1772) wrote on various subjects, including algebra, navigation, astronomy and chemistry

Ancient Egyptian cosmos, 11th-10th century BC. A papyrus dating from the 21st Dynasty. Nut (heaven), stretches over the Earth, represented by her brother Geb, who lies below her

Geocentric or Earth-centred Universe, c1617. The Earth surrounded by the spheres of the elements water, air and fire, and by the spheres of the Moon

The divine harmony of the microcosm and the macrososm, c1617
The divine harmony of the microcosm and the macrososm according to the Hermetic and Cabalistic teaching, c1617. God is always at the apex of the triangle. From Ultriusque cosmi

The divine harmony of the universe, c1617. The hand of God turns the peg to tune the universe. From Utriusque cosmi... historia by Robert Fludd. (Oppenheim, 1617-1619)

Descartes model of the Universe, 1668. Descartes Universe showing how matter which filled it was collected in vortices with a star at the centre of each, often orbiting planets

Rene Descartes model of the structure of the Universe, 1668
Rene Descartes (1596-1650) model of the structure of the Universe, [1668]. Showing matter filling the Universe collected in vortices with a star at centre of each, often with orbiting planets

Reconstruction of a medieval conception of the universe, 19th century?
Reconstruction of medieval conception of the universe, 19th century? A flat earth surrounded by the crystalline spheres. A man has broken through the outermost of these

Copernican sun-centred (heliocentric) system of the universe, 1708. This shows the orbit of the Moon round the Earth, and the orbits of the Earth and planets round the Sun

Ancient Egyptian cosmos, c1025 BC. Nut (heaven), stretches over the Earth, represented by her brother Geb, who lies below her

James Jeans, English mathematician and physicist. Jeans (1877-1946) held the chair of applied mathematics at Princeton University (1905-1909), lectured at both Oxford and Cambridge

Systeme de Descartes, 1761. Artist: Rene Descartes
Systeme de Descartes, 1761. A hand- coloured engraving showing a chart of Descartes planetary system c1600s. Rene Descartes was a French philosopher and mathematician

Nicolas Copernicus, Polish astronomer, 1802
Nicolas Copernicus, Polish astronomer, 1645. Copernicus (1473-1543) is considered to be the father of modern astronomy and founder of heliocentric cosmology

Copernicus heliocentric model of the Universe, 1543. Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543) is considered to be the father of modern astronomy and founder of heliocentric cosmology

Title page of Copernicus De revolutionibus orbium coelestium, 1543. Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543) is considered to be the father of modern astronomy

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"Unlocking the Mysteries of the Universe: A Journey through Cosmology" Step into the vastness of space and embark on a cosmic adventure as we delve into the captivating realm of cosmology. From iconic images like the Hubble Ultra Deep Field 2012, where thousands of galaxies shimmer in an awe-inspiring tapestry, to witnessing celestial events like the 1919 solar eclipse that revolutionized our understanding of gravity. The Hubble Space Telescope's view of nebula NGC 604 transports us to a mesmerizing world filled with swirling gases and stellar nurseries, reminding us that amidst this grandeur lies the birthplace of stars. The Flammarion engraving takes us even further back in time, capturing humanity's eternal fascination with reaching beyond our earthly confines. Gazing up at night sky wonders such as The Plough asterism in Ursa Major or Orions belt, we are reminded that these constellations have guided explorers for centuries. And it is through instruments like the Hubble Ultra Deep Field galaxies image or MAP microwave background data that we uncover secrets hidden within distant corners of our universe. Marvel at nature's artistic prowess showcased by phenomena such as Pillars of Creation and gas pillars in the Eagle Nebula – towering structures sculpted by cosmic forces over millennia. Even medieval artwork depicting celestial mechanics reveals how ancient minds sought to comprehend Earth's place among heavenly bodies. Cosmology invites us to ponder profound questions about existence itself – from unraveling mysteries surrounding dark matter and energy to exploring theories about parallel universes. It beckons both scientists and dreamers alike to push boundaries, expand knowledge, and embrace humanity's insatiable curiosity about what lies beyond L atmosphere. In this ever-evolving field, each discovery fuels our collective quest for understanding while igniting wonderment within ourselves. So let us journey together through this captivating cosmos; its beauty knows no bounds and its secrets are waiting to be unveiled.