Cosmology Collection (page 8)

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

Copernican (heliocentric / Sun-centred) system of the Universe, 1761
Copernican (heliocentric/Sun-centred) system of the Universe, 1761. Illustration showing the orbits of the planets around the Sun. The orbits of the moons of Earth, Jupiter and Saturn are also shown

Ptolemaic (geocentric / Earth-centred) system of the Universe, 1708
Ptolemaic (geocentric/Earth-centred) system of the Universe, 1708. Illustration showing the position of the Sun, Moon and planets and the band of the ecliptic

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

Anaxagoras (c500-428 BC), Ancient Greek philosopher, 1493. Among his pupils in Athens were Pericles and Euripides. His ideas on cosmology

Anaximander (c611-546 BC), Ancient Greek philosopher, 1493. With Thales and Anaximines, Anaximander was one of the three great thinkers from Miletus

God creating Eve from Adams rib, 1508. Scene from the Bible (Genesis). It illustrates Thales concept of the universe based on the four Greek elements with a flat earth floating on water with air

Divine harmony, 1617-1619. The divine harmony existing between Man the microsm, and the universe the macrocosm, with God at the top. From Utriusque cosmi... historia by Robert Fludd

Geocentric universe, 1493. God enthroned surrounded by the chosen and Angels, sits above a diagram of the geocentric Ptolemaic universe, with the Earth surrounded by water, air and fire

Jain cosmos, Indian. Jainism is an Indian religion

Diagram showing mans position in the universe, 1617-19. Artist: Robert Fludd
Diagram showing mans position in the universe, 1617-19. Relation of man (the microcosm), with the universe (the macrocosm), showing spheres of Sun, Moon and planets

Philip Melanchthon the German Protestant reformer, c18th century. Engraving after original likeness by Durer

Philip Melanchthon (1497-1560) the German Protestant reformer
Philip Melanchthon the German Protestant reformer, 1497-1560. Portrait after Holbein

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Anaximander (610 546 BC) with a sundial. Roman mosaic. 3rd
Anaximander (610- 546 BC). Pre-Socratic Greek philosopher who lived in Miletus. He belonged to the Milesian school and learned the teachings of his master Thales. Anaximandder with a sundial

A Grey Alien from the Zeta Reticuli binary star system

Artists concept of planet Uranus. Uranus is the seventh planet in our solar system and has 27 moons and a vertical ring system

Widefield view of Orion Nebula and Horsehead Nebula
Widefield view of Orion Nebula (Messier 42), and Horsehead Nebula

Mosaic of the southern Milky Way from Vela to Centaurus
Mosaic of the southern Milky Way from Vela (right) to Centaurus (left) taking in Carina and Crux (center)

Panorama view of the center of the Milky Way
A panorama of the center of the Galaxy portion of the southern hemisphere Milky Way, from Crux at right to Aquila at left

The large IC 1396 emission nebula complex. This beautiful nebula of hydrogen gas and dust is a stellar nursery that host many young stars in the constellation of Cepheus

NGC 1499, the California Nebula

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

HINDU UNIVERSE. Hindu cosmogram depicting the tortoise, Akupara, supporting the elephants upon which the earth rests, enclosed by the world-serpent, Asootee. Drawing from an ancient Hindu ceramic

Showing the tortoise, Akupara, supporting elephants upon which the earth rests, enclosed by the world-serpent, Asootee
HINDU COSMOGRAM. Showing the tortoise, Akupara, supporting elephants upon which the earth rests, enclosed by the world-serpent, Asootee. Drawing from an ancient Hindu ceramic

Roman Julian Calendar
ROMAN JULIAN CALENDAR. German broadside, 1520

Depiction of the Ptolemaic universe with the Earth at the center. Color woodcut from C
PTOLEMAIC UNIVERSE, 1537. Depiction of the Ptolemaic universe with the Earth at the center. Color woodcut from C. Cornipolitanus " Chronographia", 1537

Peruvian Incan cosmogram, representing the sun as the center, the condors of the compass points
INCAN UNIVERSE. Peruvian Incan cosmogram, representing the sun as the center, the condors of the compass points, and the circle of the horizon

Time warp, conceptual artwork C016 / 6302
Time warp. Conceptual artwork of a warped clock face on a background of stars and nebulae. This represents the warping of time at near-light speeds and in strong gravitational fields

Full moon through amateur telescope
View of the full moon, as seen through a small telescope

Artwork of the solar system with planetary orbits
Solar system. Artwork of the solar system, showing the paths (blue lines) of the nine planets as they orbit around the Sun

Voyager image of Io showing volcanic plume of Loki
Eruption of a volcano on Io. Composite image made by the Voyager 1 spacecraft showing a volcanic plume on Io, one of the moons of Jupiter

Computer artwork of Saturn seen on a starfield
Saturn. Computer artwork of the planet Saturn seen against a starfield. The planet is encircled by its magnificent rings of ice and dust

Atmospheric waves on Jupiter
Voyager 1 image of atmospheric wave motions to the west (left) of Jupiters Great Red Spot (extreme right), compiled during the spacecrafts encounter with the planet in February, 1979

Eta Carinae, Hubble image
Eta Carinae. False colour Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image showing the gas and dust clouds around the giant star Eta Carinae

Voyager 1 photograph of Saturn & its ring system
Saturn & its rings, photographed on November 16, 1980, by the Voyager 1 spacecraft, from a distance of 5.3 million kilometres

Saturn from the surface of Titan
Saturn from Titan. Artwork of the planet Saturn, viewed through the atmosphere of its largest moon Titan. Titans surface is ice and rock

Orion constellation. Artwork of a human warrior overlaid on the constellation of Orion the Hunter. A line of three bright stars marks the position of Orions belt

Oort cloud. Computer illustration of the Oort cloud of comet nuclei thought to form a spherical halo around the solar system. The Sun and solar system are at centre, but are not seen at this scale

Artwork of Mars surface panoroma
Mars. Panoramic illustration of the surface of the planet Mars. Mars is an arid, rocky planet, its surface and atmosphere coloured red by rocks and dust rich in iron

Waning gibbous Moon. Image 18 of 27. Optical image of a waning (decreasing in apparent size) gibbous Moon 18 days into its 28-day cycle

Waxing gibbous Moon. Image 13 of 27. Optical image of a waxing (increasing in apparent size) gibbous Moon 13 days into its 28-day cycle

James Webb Space Telescope, artwork
James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), artwork. This is an infrared telescope that is scheduled to be launched in 2014. It will have a 6.5-metre-diameter mirror (yellow)

Big Bang origin of the Universe, artwork
Our Universe today and the Big Bang. The base of the funnel (lower right) represents the origin of the universe in the Big Bang

Robert Fludd, 1574 - 1637. English Paraclesian physician, mathematician, occultist. After a 17th century engraving by Matthaeus Merian

God creating Eve from Adams rib. Bible Genesis. Illustrates Thales concept of flat earth floating on water with air and fire above. Four Greek elements

Keplers explanation of the structure of the planetary system, 1619. Johannes Keppler (1571-1630) used the five regular polyhedra between the spheres of the planets in the diagram of his explanation

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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.