Globe Collection (#88)

Pluto and Charon. Artwork of the planet Pluto and its moon Charon (right) seen from space. Pluto is the most distant planet from the Sun

The Earth held by a human hand
Earth held by a human hand. Conceptual composite image of the control humans have over the Earth

Earth. Computer artwork, based on a satellite image, of Earth from space centred on North America. Water is blue, vegetation is green, desert is yellow and ice is white

Earths gravity well, artwork
Earths gravity well. Computer artwork of the Earth, showing its gravity well as a distorted grid below. A gravity well is the gravitational potential field around a massive body

Sun-like star, artwork

K / T asteroid impact
K/T asteroid impact. Computer artwork, centred on the Yucatan Peninsula, where a massive asteroid impact (yellow) is thought to have brought about the extinction of the dinosaurs

End of the world, conceptual artwork

Formation of the moon. Artwork of a Mars-sized object colliding with the Earth early in its life. It is believed that an impact such as this threw off the debris which eventually formed the Moon

Earth after global warming. Computer artwork of a future Earth where the ice-caps have melted due to global warming. Greenland (green, upper left) has lost its ice-cap

Ancient Earth. Computer artwork of the Earth at the time of the death of the dinosaurs, some 65 million years ago. The extinction of the dinosaurs is thought to have been brought on by a massive

Multiple dimensions, conceptual artwork
Multiple dimensions, conceptual computer artwork

Earths creation
Creation of the Earth. Conceptual artwork of the Earths creation. The hands symbolize the creation of the Earth by divine means, and are based upon Michelangelos painting The Creation of Adam

Meteorite in Earths atmosphere, artwork

Alien invasion, artwork
Alien invasion. Computer artwork of a spacecraft in Earths sky

Global communication, conceptual artwork
Global communication, conceptual computer artwork

Over-populated planet, artwork
Over-populated planet, conceptual artwork

Rodrigo Zamorano, Spanish author
Rodrigo Zamorano (1542-1623), Spanish author, translator and cosmographer. The circular inscription gives the Latin form of his name, and states that he is in his 39th year

Climate concerns, conceptual artwork

Over-populating the planet, artwork
Over-populating the planet, conceptual artwork

17th Century science demonstration. Historical artwork of a man pointing to a glass globe during an experiment to demonstrate the force of air pressure on a vacuum. Published in 1672

Global temperatures, artwork
Global temperatures. Computer artwork of a map of the World showing the average temperatures for all the different land areas

Armillary sphere, 18th Century artwork
An armillarsphere is model to explain the world around our planet Earth. The sky has a horizon, an ecliptic with all 12 zodiac signs, the tropic of cancer and the tropic of capricon

High cholesterol levels. Computer artwork of balls of cholesterol. When there are high levels of low density lipoprotein (LDL)

Abbe Nollets electric machine
Frictional electrical machine with a glass globe. The glass globe is held between two wooden uprights to enable it to be easily replaced in the event of damage

Atmospheric humidity, computer simulation
Atmospheric humidity. Computer simulation showing specific atmospheric humidity in the Earths northern hemisphere on 17th June 1993, during the Great Flood that hit the Midwestern United States

Drawing of an armillary sphere
Armillary sphere. 18th century engraving of an armillary sphere, here termed an artificial sphere. This is a model of the celestial sphere

Antarctic ozone hole, 2009
Antarctic ozone hole. Satellite image of the ozone hole (blue) over Antarctica (centre) on 10th September 2009. Ozone layer thicknesses are colour coded from purple (lowest) through blue

Ptolemy (c. 90-c. 168)
Ptolemy, astronomer, geographer and mathematician who lived in the Greek culture of Roman Egypt. Ptolemy is one of the most famous astronomers of antiquity

Strait of Gibraltar, satellite image. North is at top, land is brown and water is blue. The Strait of Gibraltar (narrow, blue, upper left) separates Spain (top) from Africa (bottom)

Greenhouse effect, conceptual image
Greenhouse effect. Conceptual image of infrared rays (red arrows) trapped in the Earths atmosphere by greenhouse gases such as water vapour and carbon dioxide

Medieval geographer. Artwork of a 15th century geographer using a pair of dividers to measure distances on a terrestrial globe showing the known regions of the Earth

Schiaparellis map of Mars, 1877-1888
Schiaparellis map of Mars. This drawing of the two hemispheres of Mars was made by the Italian astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli (1835-1910) between the years 1877 and 1888

Expanding universe, artwork
Expanding universe. Artwork of galaxies and chains of clusters of galaxies in an expanding universe. Matter formed after the Big Bang

Schiaparellis map of Mars, 1882-1888
Schiaparellis map of Mars. This drawing of the two hemispheres of Mars was made by the Italian astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli (1835-1910) between the years 1882 and 1888

Cut and polished jasper in various shapes. Jasper is an opaque variety of quartz (silicon dioxide)

Schiaparellis map of Mars, 1879
Schiaparellis map of Mars. This drawing of the southern (left) and northern (right) hemipsheres of Mars was made in 1879 by the Italian astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli (1835-1910)

World War II, conceptual image
World War II. Conceptual image of an Earth globe with much of the northern hemisphere burnt to a charred metal framework. This represents World War II, which took place from 1939 to 1945

Quantum sphere

Global time bomb, conceptual image
Global time bomb. Conceptual image of a smouldering fuse on top of a globe (centred on Europe), representing various issues that threaten the future of the Earth

Distribution of space debris over time. Computer artwork showing how the distribution of space debirs has developed over time

Holding the Earth, artwork
Holding the Earth, computer artwork

Precision timing, conceptual artwork
Precision timing. Conceptual artwork of a satellite, train and aeroplane round the edges of an analogue clock with a digital time display accurate to several decimal places

Earth, topographic and bathymetric map. Computer generated image showing the varying heights and depths of the Worlds landmasses, oceans and seas

Internet, conceptual image. The spiders web surrounding the Earth represents the global connectivity of the internet and other global systems such as the World Wide Web

Climate change, conceptual image. The burning of coal produces carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming

A new start for Earth, conceptual image. Computer artwork representing the potential for the Earth to recover from current environmental concerns such as global warming and pollution

Life on Earth, conceptual image

Future of the Earth, conceptual image

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"The Globe: A Window into the Eternal Mysteries of our World" Step back in time and explore the captivating history of our planet through the lens of a globe. From ancient maps like the Flat Earth depiction, challenging conventional beliefs, to Queen Elizabeth I's majestic Armada portrait, showcasing her global ambitions, each representation tells a unique story. Travel further back to 1265 with Mappa Mundi, an ink and color masterpiece that reveals London's perspective on the world during medieval times. Witness how humanity's understanding evolved as we gaze upon Whole Earth (Blue Marble 2000), a breathtaking satellite image capturing Earth's beauty from space. Beyond our terrestrial realm lies cosmic wonders such as the Cosmic Microwave Background and sizes of planets in our Solar System. These astronomical revelations remind us of both balance and drama existing within our universe. The globe symbolizes eternity itself - an everlasting reminder that while we are mere specks in this vast cosmos, there is much left to uncover. NASA's exploration efforts propel us towards unlocking these mysteries day by day. But it is not only knowledge that captivates us; it is also performance. The Globe Performance takes center stage as artists transport audiences across time and space through their craft. Just like Durer’s world map from 1515 or Derek Jarman’s Angel in Caravaggio (1986), they inspire awe and ignite curiosity about what lies beyond our reach. And let us not forget those who dared challenge conventionality - individuals like Charles Darwin, whose groundbreaking work revolutionized biology forever. His legacy reminds us that even when faced with skepticism, exploring new frontiers can lead to profound discoveries about ourselves and the world around us. So let this globe be more than just an object; let it be a gateway to infinite possibilities – where astronomy meets artistry, where mystery intertwines with science – reminding us all that there is still so much left for humanity to explore on this beautiful planet we call home.