Electromagnetic Radiation Collection

Artists concept of an astronaut falling towards a black hole in outer space. Gamma Rays erupt from the poles as a nearby nebula is pulled in

Science. The german physicist Wilhelm Rontgen, father of the X-rays. Photo, Germany, c.1900
2636418 Science. The german physicist Wilhelm Rontgen, father of the X-rays. Photo, Germany, c.1900.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sciences.); Photo © CCI.

Anders Jonas Angstrom
3078191 Anders Jonas Angstrom; (add.info.: Photographic portrait of Anders Jonas Angstrom (1814-1874) a Swedish physicist and founder of the science of spectroscopy

Rangefinder, Friendship 7, ca. 1962. Creator: Unknown
During his three-orbit flight on February 20, 1962, John Glenn used this photometer/rangefinder to measure the airglow layer around the Earth

Inside an early x-ray room (b / w photo)
STC343848 Inside an early x-ray room (b/w photo) by German Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: X-rays were discovered by Wilhelm Conrad RAontgen (1845-1923) in 1895

Sir Oliver Lodge, F. R. S. D. Sc. 1927. Creator: Unknown
Sir Oliver Lodge, F.R.S. D.Sc. 1927. Sir Oliver Lodge (1851-1940), British physicist and scientist, identified a patent for electromagnetic radiation

Wilhelm von Rontgen 1845-1923, 1934. Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen (1845-1923), German mechanical engineer and physicist, who produced

Light bulb colour temperature spectrum. This spectrum shows how the overall hue of the light from light bulbs can vary in terms of a calculated characteristic known as colour temperature

Artists depiction of a black hole and its accretion disk in interstellar space
An artists depiction of a black hole and its accretion disk in interstellar space pulling in gas and dust from a nearby nebula. Gamma ray bursts exit at the black holes poles and shoot into space

Artists depiction of a black hole in interstellar space
An artists depiction of a black hole in interstellar space pulling in gas and dust that start to heat. Gamma ray bursts exit at the black holes poles and shoot into space

Artists concept of Quasars. Quasars are bright, energetic regions around giant, active black holes in galactic centers. Although immensely powerful and visible across billions of light years

A giant ion cannon built as a defense against huge ships
Test of a giant Ion cannon, which has been built as a defense agains huge ships

Gamma Rays in Active Galactic Nuclei

Diagram of the transparency of Earths atmosphere to different types of radiation
Diagram illustrating the transparency of Earths atmosphere to different types of radiation

Illustration of a pulsar

Gamma Rays in Galactic Nuclei

A black hole in interstellar space
An artists depiction of a black hole in interstellar space pulling in gas and dust that start to heat. Gamma ray bursts exit at the black holes poles and shoot into space

Artists concept of a black hole and its accretion disk in interstellar space
An artists depiction of a black hole and its accretion disk in interstellar space pulling in gas and dust from the surrounding nebula

An astronaut floating in outer space as he is pulled towards a massive black hole
Artists concept of an astronaut floating in outer space as he is pulled towards a massive black hole. Gamma ray bursts erupt from the poles of the singularity

A pulsar star radiating strong beams of light

A stellar black hole caused by the collapse of a massive star
A stellar black hole is caused by the collapse of a massive star and is also called a supernova explosion or a gamma ray Burst

A laser anti-asteroid defense system built on an extraterrestrial world

Fantasy: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Fantasy - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: We live in a fantasy world, a world of illusion, The great task in life is to find reality. ~ Iris Murdoch

A Magnetar, a very small, compact neutron star that periodically emits light
A Magnetar is a special kind of a pulsar, which is a very small, compact neutron star that periodically emits light. Magnetar are extremely powerful magnetic stars

A stellar black hole emits streams of plasma from its event horizon

Sunspot, artwork C017 / 7364
Sunspot. Computer artwork of a section of the Suns surface, showing a sunspot (dark, centre-left). Sunspots are temporary dark areas that appear on the photosphere (outer surface) of the Sun

Artwork of nuclear fusion reaction
Conceptual image representing the process of nuclear fusion, specifically the creation of helium from hydrogen. Four protons (hydrogen nuclei) are combining on the left

Plants and photosynthesis C014 / 1252
Plants and photosynthesis. Sunlight (upper left) shining on leafy plants, representing photosynthesis. This is the process by which plants harness the energy in sunlight

Sunbeams, conceptual artwork C013 / 5640
Sunbeams, conceptual computer artwork

Photons, conceptual artwork C013 / 5628
Photons, conceptual computer artwork

Artwork of eye and light showing human sight
Human sight. Artwork of an eye and brain superimposed over a human head in profile with wavelengths of visible & invisible light

SOHO satellite & Sun
SOHO and the Sun. Computer illustration of the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO, upper right) and several solar phenomena it studies

Early history of the universe, artwork
Early history of the universe. Artwork showing the cooling and expansion of the early universe from its origin in the Big Bang (upper left)

Multiple universes, artwork
Multiple universes. Artwork showing multiple universes forming from black holes following the Big Bang formation of the initial universe at top left

Mobile phone mast
Mobile phone base station. Radio wave antennae mounted on a lattice tower in a field. Mobile phone communication networks operate by the transmission of radio signals between mobile phones

Riometer radio antennae

Riometer information board at Poker Flat Research Range (PFRR), Alaska, USA. A riometer is used in polar regions to study aurorae, the solar-induced electromagnetic storms of the polar ionosphere

Space spectra, historical diagram
Joseph von Fraunhofer (1787-1826), a German physicist and optical instrument maker, is best known for his investigation of dark lines in the Suns spectrum. Now known as Fraunhofer lines

Colour temperature spectrum. This spectrum shows how the overall hue of a source of visible light can vary in terms of a calculated characteristic known as colour temperature

Alien lanscape, artwork
Alien landscape. Computer artwork of a view across the surface of an alien planet towards a pulsar (upper right) in the sky

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"Exploring the Electromagnetic Spectrum: From Black Holes to Gamma Rays" Artists concept of an astronaut falling towards a black hole in outer space: Venturing into the unknown, this artist's depiction captures the captivating force of a black hole and its mysterious pull. Rangefinder, Friendship 7, ca. 1962: A glimpse into history reveals the technological advancements that allowed astronauts like John Glenn to navigate through space with precision. Inside an early x-ray room (b/w photo): Unveiling the origins of medical imaging, this vintage photograph showcases one of humanity's first encounters with electromagnetic radiation for diagnostic purposes. Sir Oliver Lodge, F. R. S. , D. Sc. , 1927: An enigmatic figure from scientific history, Sir Oliver Lodge contributed greatly to our understanding of electromagnetic waves and their properties. Wilhelm von Rontgen 1845-1923, 1934: Honoring the pioneer who discovered X-rays by chance in his laboratory over a century ago – Wilhelm von Rontgen revolutionized medicine forever. Light bulb color temperature spectrum: From warm hues to cool tones, this visual representation illustrates how different light bulbs emit various wavelengths within the electromagnetic spectrum. 7 & Artist's depictions of black holes and quasars in interstellar space: Marvel at these stunning artworks capturing celestial phenomena – black holes devouring matter while quasars radiate immense energy across vast cosmic distances. 9 & Gamma Rays in Galactic Nuclei / Active Galactic Nuclei: Delving into high-energy astrophysics, these illustrations shed light on gamma rays emitted from galactic nuclei – offering insights into powerful cosmic processes occurring far beyond our reach. A giant ion cannon built as defense against huge ships: In science fiction realms or theoretical possibilities? This imaginative portrayal portrays mankind's potential response when faced with colossal extraterrestrial threats.