Cosmology Collection (page 9)

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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FLUDD: UNIVERSE, 1617. Illustration from Robert Fludds Utriusque Cosmi depicting his theory that the entire universe, from the planets and the elements to the letters of the alphabet

PLANETARY SYSTEM, 1596. Johannes Keplers planetary system. Colored woodcut from Keplers " Mysterium Cosmographicum, " 1596

Artists concept of Uranus and its rings
Artists concept showing how Uranus might look from a position in space several hundred thousand miles above its south pole

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

A distant alien star system

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

The Orion constellation

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

Pluto may have springs of liquid oxygen on its frozen surface

A close up of the Orion Nebula, also known as Messier 42 or NGC 1976, is a diffuse nebula situated south of Orions Belt. It is one of the brightest nebulae

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

The area around the head of Scorpius, including the bright star Antares at lower left of centre and the dark lanes leading to the star Rho Ophiuchi

NGC 896 (part of the Heart nebula) in Cassiopeia

Phobos orbits so close to Mars that the planet would fill the little moons sky

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

A dark nebula in Cepheus

Diagram illustrating the history of the universe

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

The Orion Nebula, Belt of Orion, Sword of Orion and nebulosity
The Orion Nebula, Belt of Orion, Sword of Orion, Barnards Loop (left), small reflection nebula Messier 78 (above center), Horshead Nebula (center), and NGC 2024 (above Horsehead Nebula)

Diagram of the orbits of the planets

Galaxy sizes compared to IC 1101, the largest known galaxy

M42, the Orion Nebula (top), and NGC 1977, a reflection nebula (bottom)

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)

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

Orion and Canis Major showing dog stars Sirius and Procyon
Orion and Canis Major, taking in Canis Minor as well, including the dog stars Sirius (lower) and Procyon (upper left). Around Orion you can see Barnards Loop

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

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

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

The Cone Nebula and Christmas Tree Cluster, also known as NGC 2264, in the constellation Monoceros

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

The Orion Nebula with reflection nebula NGC 1977
Messier 42, the Orion Nebula with reflection nebula NGC 1977

A diagram showing the eccentric orbit of Chiron

The Tarantula Nebula
NGC 2070, The Tarantula Nebula

Messier 4 and NGC 6144 globular clusters with Antares, a red supergiant star
Messier 4 and NGC 6144 globular clusters in the constellation Scorpius, with the red supergiant star Antares

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

Orion and the Winter Triangle stars; Sirius, Procyon and Betelgeuse. M50, M46, M47 and M41 open clusters are all visible at left

A selection of galaxies smaller than the Milky Way shown to the same scale
Galaxy size comparison chart. A selection of galaxies smaller than the Milky Way shown to the same scale

The Rosette Nebula

Construction of the cosmos, from Robert Fludds Utriusque Cosmi Historia
XJF447344 Construction of the cosmos, from Robert Fludds Utriusque Cosmi Historia, 1619 (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Titlepage of The Cosmographical Glass, 1559 (woodcut)
XJF3058195 Titlepage of The Cosmographical Glass, 1559 (woodcut) by Bettes, John, the Elder (fl.1531-76) (attr.to); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cosmographical Glasse)

Reading the Puranas (ancient Hindu texts) - India
Reading the Puranas, ancient Hindu texts which eulogise various deities, primarily the divine Trimurti God in Hinduism through divine stories

The Earth as the center of the universe, surrounded by the 12 wind gods. Woodcut by Albrecht Durer from Willibald
PTOLEMAIC UNIVERSE, 1525. The Earth as the center of the universe, surrounded by the 12 wind gods. Woodcut by Albrecht Durer from Willibald Pirkheimers translation of Ptolemy

The four elements of Empedocles (earth, air, fire and water). Woodcut from a 1472 edition of Lucretius De rerum natura
THE FOUR ELEMENTS, 1472. The four elements of Empedocles (earth, air, fire and water). Woodcut from a 1472 edition of Lucretius De rerum natura

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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.