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Distances Collection (#2)

"Exploring the vast distances that shape our world and beyond" The quantised orbits of the planets reveal the intricate dance of celestial bodies

Background imageDistances Collection: City and Veste Coburg in the Middle Ages, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, Historic

City and Veste Coburg in the Middle Ages, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, Historic
accurate, attraction, attractions, bavarian, bayern, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, castell, castelo, castle complex, castle complexes, castle site, castles

Background imageDistances Collection: Regensburg with the Danube bridges in the Middle Ages, Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany, Historic

Regensburg with the Danube bridges in the Middle Ages, Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany, Historic
accurate, bavarian, bayern, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, cities, city panorama, city portrait, city scape, city view, colonisation, colonization, colonizations

Background imageDistances Collection: Augsburg, city map in the Middle Ages, Swabia, Bavaria, Germany, Historic

Augsburg, city map in the Middle Ages, Swabia, Bavaria, Germany, Historic
accurate, bavarian, bayern, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, cities, city maps, city panorama, city portrait, city scape, city view, colonisation, colonization

Background imageDistances Collection: Market Square in Munich with Church of Our Lady, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Historic

Market Square in Munich with Church of Our Lady, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Historic
accurate, bavarian, bayern, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, church building, church of our lady, churches, cities, city center, city centre, city panorama, city portrait

Background imageDistances Collection: Frankfurt am Main in the Middle Ages, Hesse, Germany, Historical

Frankfurt am Main in the Middle Ages, Hesse, Germany, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of an 18th century
accurate, america, american, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, cities, city panorama, city portrait, city scape, city view, colonisation, colonization, colonizations

Background imageDistances Collection: Duesseldorf in the Middle Ages, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Historical

Duesseldorf in the Middle Ages, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Historical
accurate, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, cities, city panorama, city portrait, city scape, city view, colonisation, colonization, colonizations, contemporary, depiction

Background imageDistances Collection: Speyer in the Middle Ages, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, Historic

Speyer in the Middle Ages, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an 18th century
accurate, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, cities, city panorama, city portrait, city scape, city view, colonisation, colonization, colonizations, contemporary, depiction

Background imageDistances Collection: Heidelberg in the Middle Ages, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, Historical

Heidelberg in the Middle Ages, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of an 18th
accurate, baden, baden-wuerttemberg, baden-wurttemberg, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, che, chinese mulberry, cities, city panorama, city portrait, city scape, city view

Background imageDistances Collection: Apollo, God of Light, Eloquence, Poetry and the Fine Arts with Urania, Muse of Astronomy, 1798

Apollo, God of Light, Eloquence, Poetry and the Fine Arts with Urania, Muse of Astronomy, 1798
1 person, 1900s, 19th-century, art work, arts, artwork, artworks, astronomic, astronomical, black, black-and-white, black-white, contemporary, copy, deep space, deities, deity, depiction, depictions

Background imageDistances Collection: Ancient Italy, Remains of a covered portico or cryptoportiucus in a villa of Domitian

Ancient Italy, Remains of a covered portico or cryptoportiucus in a villa of Domitian
5, attraction, attractions, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, central italy, cities, city center, city centre, colonade, column, columned hall, construction, contemporary

Background imageDistances Collection: Ancient Rome, Tempio di Bacco, View to the Temple of Bacchus, today's Church of San Urbano

Ancient Rome, Tempio di Bacco, View to the Temple of Bacchus, today's Church of San Urbano
2, alcohol, alcoholic, attraction, attractions, beverage, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, central italy, church building, churches, construction, contemporary, copy

Background imageDistances Collection: The Arctic Expedition, Apparatus to be used by the Explorers (engraving)

The Arctic Expedition, Apparatus to be used by the Explorers (engraving)
1053531 The Arctic Expedition, Apparatus to be used by the Explorers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Arctic Expedition)

Background imageDistances Collection: Map showing the distances between cities 1939

Map showing the distances between cities 1939
Map showing the distance from Moscow, Danzig, Warsaw, Berlin and Venice in relation to London in order to highlight the likelihood of air raids. 1939

Background imageDistances Collection: Astronomical Sextant for measuring Distances, Equatorial Rings or Circles (engraving)

Astronomical Sextant for measuring Distances, Equatorial Rings or Circles (engraving)
1094654 Astronomical Sextant for measuring Distances, Equatorial Rings or Circles (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDistances Collection: Dividers, 18th and 16th centuries (bronze, steel, copper & iron)

Dividers, 18th and 16th centuries (bronze, steel, copper & iron)
701086 Dividers, 18th and 16th centuries (bronze, steel, copper & iron) by European; David Russell Collection; (add.info.: Left: Possibly Dutch, 18th century (bronze, steel, copper & iron), 30.5cm

Background imageDistances Collection: Valentines Card (litho)

Valentines Card (litho)
3095542 Valentines Card (litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Valentines Card. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageDistances Collection: TELEVISION FORESEEN 1891

TELEVISION FORESEEN 1891
In the coming century, we shall be able to send not only spoken words but visual images across distances of thousands of leagues ! Date: 1891

Background imageDistances Collection: MICROMETERS

MICROMETERS
A micrometer and its mechanisms, designed for measuring very small distances, objects or angles Date: 1810

Background imageDistances Collection: 20085766

20085766
AUSTRALIA New South Wales Sydney Country and city destination distance sign beside El Alamein Fountain near Kings Cross. Travel Tourism Holiday Vacation Explore Recreation Leisure Sightseeing Tourist

Background imageDistances Collection: Kenbane Castle, Co Antrim, Ireland, Rathlin Island In The Background

Kenbane Castle, Co Antrim, Ireland, Rathlin Island In The Background

Background imageDistances Collection: Killyleagh Castle, Killyleagh, Co Down, Ireland

Killyleagh Castle, Killyleagh, Co Down, Ireland

Background imageDistances Collection: The Burren, Portal Dolmen, Co. Clare, Ireland

The Burren, Portal Dolmen, Co. Clare, Ireland

Background imageDistances Collection: Rockfleet Castle, Clew Bay, Co Mayo, Ireland

Rockfleet Castle, Clew Bay, Co Mayo, Ireland

Background imageDistances Collection: Blackrock Castle, River Lee, Near Cork City, Co Cork, Ireland

Blackrock Castle, River Lee, Near Cork City, Co Cork, Ireland

Background imageDistances Collection: Mussenden Temple, Portstewart, Co. Londonderry, Ireland

Mussenden Temple, Portstewart, Co. Londonderry, Ireland

Background imageDistances Collection: Ben Bulben, Co Sligo, Ireland

Ben Bulben, Co Sligo, Ireland

Background imageDistances Collection: Aerial View Of Belfast, Ireland

Aerial View Of Belfast, Ireland

Background imageDistances Collection: Diy Heliograph

Diy Heliograph
A simple heliograph is easily constructed, and uses the suns rays to transmit messages, in morse code, over distances up to 100 kilometres

Background imageDistances Collection: Arnarfjordur Inlet In Western Iceland

Arnarfjordur Inlet In Western Iceland

Background imageDistances Collection: Gufufoss, Eastern Iceland

Gufufoss, Eastern Iceland

Background imageDistances Collection: Unnamed Valley Along The Road To Thingeyri, Iceland

Unnamed Valley Along The Road To Thingeyri, Iceland

Background imageDistances Collection: Kenmare Bay, Co Kerry, Ireland

Kenmare Bay, Co Kerry, Ireland

Background imageDistances Collection: Disused Lighthouses, Wicklow Head, Co Wicklow, Ireland

Disused Lighthouses, Wicklow Head, Co Wicklow, Ireland

Background imageDistances Collection: Glanmore Lake, Beara Peninsula, Co Kerry

Glanmore Lake, Beara Peninsula, Co Kerry

Background imageDistances Collection: Galway Bay From Fanore, Co Galway, Ireland

Galway Bay From Fanore, Co Galway, Ireland

Background imageDistances Collection: Inchquinn Lake At Sunset, Beara Peninsula, Co Kerry, Ireland

Inchquinn Lake At Sunset, Beara Peninsula, Co Kerry, Ireland

Background imageDistances Collection: Stormy Seas, Doolin, Co Clare, Ireland

Stormy Seas, Doolin, Co Clare, Ireland

Background imageDistances Collection: St Patricks Cathedral, Dublin, Ireland

St Patricks Cathedral, Dublin, Ireland

Background imageDistances Collection: Dunguaire Castle, Kinvara, Co Galway, Ireland

Dunguaire Castle, Kinvara, Co Galway, Ireland

Background imageDistances Collection: Co Clare, The Burren

Co Clare, The Burren

Background imageDistances Collection: Beara Peninsula, Co Cork, Ireland

Beara Peninsula, Co Cork, Ireland

Background imageDistances Collection: Glen Of Aherlow, Co Tipperary, Ireland

Glen Of Aherlow, Co Tipperary, Ireland

Background imageDistances Collection: Dunluce Castle, Co Antrim, Ireland

Dunluce Castle, Co Antrim, Ireland

Background imageDistances Collection: Fanad Lighthouse, Co Donegal, Ireland

Fanad Lighthouse, Co Donegal, Ireland

Background imageDistances Collection: Fanad Head Lighthouse, Co Donegal, Ireland

Fanad Head Lighthouse, Co Donegal, Ireland

Background imageDistances Collection: Alaska Native Veterans Honor Bridge Over Tanana River At Dusk, Nenana, Alaska

Alaska Native Veterans Honor Bridge Over Tanana River At Dusk, Nenana, Alaska

Background imageDistances Collection: Abandoned Farmhouse In Wind-Blown Durum Wheat Field, Near Assiniboia, Saskatchewan, Canada

Abandoned Farmhouse In Wind-Blown Durum Wheat Field, Near Assiniboia, Saskatchewan, Canada

Background imageDistances Collection: Thomas Burgh Library, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland

Thomas Burgh Library, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland




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"Exploring the vast distances that shape our world and beyond" The quantised orbits of the planets reveal the intricate dance of celestial bodies, highlighting the immense distances they traverse. Clew Bay in Co Mayo, Ireland, showcases nature's beauty amidst a backdrop of distant hills and shimmering waters. G. H. Davis' map of Sicily takes us on a visual journey across this stunning Mediterranean island, reminding us of the geographical distances we can explore. A detail from the Peutinger map copy provides a glimpse into ancient travel routes, emphasizing how distance was perceived in historical times. A Bermuda signpost stands as a symbol of far-flung destinations waiting to be discovered, inviting travelers to venture into unknown distances. Inside face of a Met Police stopwatch reminds us that time is often used as a measure for distance traveled during investigations or pursuits. Stephen Gray's discoveries in electricity revolutionized our understanding of energy transmission over long distances, shaping modern technology. Castlewellan Castle in Co Down, Ireland offers an enchanting retreat surrounded by lush greenery and distant mountains – an escape from everyday life's demands. Gortahork in Co Donegal, Ireland captures rural tranquility with its rolling landscapes and remote location – embracing solitude amidst vast distances. Factors governing an invasion are explored through G. H Davis' work – shedding light on strategic planning influenced by geographical barriers and proximity between nations. Comparative orbits illustrate how different celestial bodies navigate their own unique paths through space - showcasing varying sizes and distances covered. The Black Church (Biserica neagra) presents an awe-inspiring view overlooking Brasov in Transylvania.