Equatorial Collection (#7)

Montage of images from Greenwich Observatory (engraving)
609318 Montage of images from Greenwich Observatory (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Montage of images from Greenwich Observatory; from The Graphic)

Violet Plantain Eaters, illustration from Wonders of Lands and Sea
IL283094 Violet Plantain Eaters, illustration from Wonders of Lands and Sea, published by Cassell, London, 1914 (colour litho) by Johnston, Harry Hamilton (1858-1927); Private Collection; English

The Kooloo-Kamba (engraving)
973465 The Kooloo-Kamba (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kooloo-Kamba. Illustration for Explorations)

The Gorilla, frontispiece for Explorations and Adventures in Equatorial Africa by Paul B du Chaillu (engraving)
973469 The Gorilla, frontispiece for Explorations and Adventures in Equatorial Africa by Paul B du Chaillu (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gorilla)

My first gorilla (engraving)
973466 My first gorilla (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: My first gorilla. Illustration for Explorations)

Death of the Gorilla (engraving)
973462 Death of the Gorilla (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of the Gorilla)

Map showing the journeys of the explorer Henry Morton Stanley in Africa, 1874-1877 (chromolitho)
5996982 Map showing the journeys of the explorer Henry Morton Stanley in Africa, 1874-1877 (chromolitho) by English School

Skulls from photographs (engraving)
973464 Skulls from photographs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Skulls from photographs)

Reception at Goumbi (engraving)
2796628 Reception at Goumbi (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reception at Goumbi)

Types de Femmes des Regions Equatoriale (albumen print)
622757 Types de Femmes des Regions Equatoriale (albumen print) by Lekegian, G. (fl.1870-90); 27.6x21.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Greenwich Observatory - Great Equatorial 1861
The Great Equatorial telescope in the dome, Greenwich Observatory. Date: 1861

TELESCOPE, PARIS
The Great Equatorial of the Paris Observatoire Date: 1883

East Sussex - Herstmonceux - The Observatory Science Centre
East Sussex - Herstmonceux - (now) The Observatory Science Centre. After years of deteriorating conditions at Greenwich, the Royal Observatory moved to Herstmonceux Castle in Sussex

Equatorial African Forest, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Africa (XIX). Equatorial Guinea. Exploration into Fernando Poo. Bubi people from Musola and Bocaboch󠶩 llages. Image appeared in La Ilustraci󮠅 spa񯬡 y Americana newspaper

Tabula secundum accurata Ventorum veterem et nova [m] dispositione [m] ac nomenclature [m] (Table of the winds according to the old and new layout and nomenclature)

Sir Henry Morton Stanley with a Maxim Automatic Machine-Gun
Engraving of Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904), the Anglo-American journalist and explorer, sitting astride a Maxim Automatic Machine-gun, 1887

Equatorial Rings Or Circles After Copper Engraving In Book Tychonis Brahe Astronomiae Instauratae Mechanica Of 1602. From Science And Literature In The Middle Ages By Paul Lacroix Published London

Sacred Heart Cathedral in Brazzaville, Congo
Sacred Heart Cathedral in Brazzaville (Cath餲 ale du Sacr魃 ur de Brazzaville) in the Republic of the Congo (then French Equatorial Africa)

Maison Sargos at a cacao and coffee plantation, Congo
Maison Sargos at a cacao and coffee plantation in the Kouilou Department in south of the Republic of the Congo (then French Equatorial Africa) at the west coast of Africa. Date: circa 1910

Office of colonial agent Hecker in French Equatorial Africa
Office (Factorerie) of colonial agent A. Hecker in Pointe-Noire, a city on the west coast of French Equatorial Africa (Afrique Ú▒Áatoriale franþí®se, AEF; today Republic of the Congo)

Verney Lovett Cameron, traveller in Africa
Verney Lovett Cameron (1844-1894), traveller in Central Africa, the first European to cross equatorial Africa from coast to coast

Mercator map projection, diagram
Mercator map projection. Diagram of an Earth globe (left) and a Mercator map projection (right) with the blue strip (from South America to Greenland)

Mountain Gorilla (Gorilla b. beringei) baby, close-up of head, Parc National des Volcans (Volcanoes N. P. )
Mountain Gorilla (Gorilla b. beringei) baby, close-up of head, Parc National des Volcans (Volcanoes N.P.), Virunga Mountains, Rwanda

Mountain Gorilla (Gorilla b. beringei) young, sitting in rain, Parc National des Volcans (Volcanoes N. P. )
Mountain Gorilla (Gorilla b. beringei) young, sitting in rain, Parc National des Volcans (Volcanoes N.P.), Virunga Mountains, Rwanda

Mountain Gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) young, close-up of head, sitting in rainforest, Volcanoes N. P
Mountain Gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) young, close-up of head, sitting in rainforest, Volcanoes N.P. Virunga Mountains, Rwanda

Peru, Amazon, Amazon River, Iquitos. Aerial view of the port, a thatched dwelling in Iquitos, the principle city of the Upper Amazon Basin

Peru, Amazon, Amazon River. Bends in the Nanay River, a Tributary of the Amazon River

Peru, Amazon River. Sunrise on the Ayapua Riverboat, Yavari River, a tributary of the Amazon River

Peru, Amazon, Yavari River. Rain & mist on the Yavari River, Lago Preto Conservation Reserve. Peru, Amazon, Yavari River. Rain & mist on the Yavari River, Lago Preto Conservation Reserve

Peru, Loreto Province. Boats on the Amazon River near the town of Islandia

The Equatorial Armillary of Tycho Brahe, 17th century
The Equatorial Armillary of Tycho Brahe, built on the Danish isle of Huen to measure celestial latitude and longitude. This illustration is from Blaeus Le Grand Atlas of 1662

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"Exploring the Equatorial Wonders: From South America to Africa" Discover the vibrant charm of South America in Ecuador's capital, Quito, located on the equator. Immerse yourself in history as you stroll through Quito's historic La Ronda street, a testament to its rich cultural heritage. Journey deep into Brazil's Juruena and witness nature's masterpiece - a forested river bank reflecting flawlessly under cloudless skies. Ascend over 9, 000 feet above sea level and experience the breathtaking beauty of Quito, perched high in the Andes Mountains. Feel the rhythm of Africa at FESPAD pan African dance festival in Gisenyi, Rwanda where Ugandan dance groups captivate audiences. Marvel at Ecuador's iconic Equatorial Monument near Quito – a must-visit destination for tourists seeking unique experiences. Take a step back in time with Description de la Terre Universelle (1667) map showcasing how explorers once navigated across continents. Indulge your senses with exotic fruits like jackfruit hanging from trees in São Tomé and Príncipe – an enchanting African paradise. Admire the delicate beauty of tropical white spider lilies adorning São Tomé and Príncipe landscapes – nature's own masterpiece. Unwind by dining riverside along the majestic Nile River at Juba, South Sudan – an idyllic setting for unforgettable culinary experiences. Soar above Kigali, Rwanda for an aerial view of Nyamirambo football stadium - witness passion unite nations on this equatorial playground. Embark on an extraordinary journey through diverse landscapes spanning two continents; let these equatorial destinations leave you awe-inspired.