Hemisphere Collection (#5)

East Asia at night, satellite image
East Asia at night. Satellite image of the Earth at night, centred over China. City lights (yellow) show areas of dense population

European Dewberry (Rubus caesius) Sprig of flower and flower buds and details of fruit and flowers. Close relative of the Blackberry, Dewberries are common across the Northern Hemisphere

Otto von Guericke, German inventor, engineer and physicist, 1672. Portrait from his Eperimenta Nova, ut vocant, Magdeburgica, de vacuo Spatio (New Magdeburgian Experiments, as they are called)

Title page of Experimenta Nova, ut vocant, Magdeburgica, de vacuo Spatio, (Amsterdam, 1672). New Magdeburgian Experiments, as they are called, relating to a Vacuum) by Otto von Guericke (1606-1686)

Von Guerickes demonstration of the strength of air pressure, 1672. In the mid 17th century Otto von Guericke used an air-pump to remove the air from between two large close-fitting copper

Old, Black and White Illustration of Eastern Hemisphere, From 1800 s
Old black and white illustration of the Old World (Eastern Hemisphere), from 1875

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Corona Australis, constellation. Hemisphere. Engraving, 1559
Corona Australis, constellation in the Southern Celestial Hemisphere. Engraving, 1559. Dele Stelle Fisse by Italian humanist Alessandro Piccolomini (1508-1579). Edited in Venice, 1540

Nova Orbis Tabula in Lucem Edita by Frederik de Wit (1630-1706). 17th century. Detail of the Americas, Pacific Ocean and islands discovered. Amsterdam

Sir Kenelm Digby / Vorst
SIR KENELM DIGBY Writer, naval commander, diplomat, scientist and philosopher Date: 1603 - 1665

A Home From Home
A HOME FROM HOME President Wilson (quitting America in his Fourteen-League-of-Nation Boots): " Its time I was getting back to a hemisphere where I really am appreciated." Date: March 1919

Concrete balloon houses by G. H. Davis
Concrete balloon houses: an ingenious system of construction from America. Date: 1942

James Monroe, President
JAMES MONROE Fifth U.S. president, famous for the Monroe doctrine declaring that any European intervention in the western hemisphere was unacceptable. Date: 1758 - 1831

Southern Elephant Seal bull mouth wide open in threat or fear display on beach during molting season, Falkland Islands

Southern Elephant Seal bulls in mock fight in moulting season, Falkland Islands, January
Southern Elephant Seal bulls in mock fight in molting season, Falkland Islands

Southern Elephant Seal adult bull moulting on beach, Falkland Islands, January
Southern Elephant Seal adult bull molting on beach, Falkland Islands

Southern Elephant Seal (mirounga leonina) bull, portrait full face with threat
Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga Leonina) bull, portrait full face with threat or challenge display securing harem during mating season, Island of South Georgia

Southern Elephant Seal female (cow) (mirounga leonina) portrait during harem and mating season
Southern Elephant Seal female (cow) (Mirounga Leonina) portrait during harem and mating season, Island of South Georgia

Southern Elephant Seal weaned pup in colony of King Penguins

Map drawing Africa North America Australia hemispheres 1881
Warrens Common School Geography

World in zones hemispheres 1881
Coltons Common School Geography 1881 New York Sheldon and Co

Map drawing technique 1881
Coltons Common School Geography 1881 New York Sheldon and Co

Western Hemisphere map 1867
Mitchells Modern Atlas - Published by E.H. Buttler & Co - Philadelphia 1867

Eastern Hemisphere map 1856
Mitchells Modern Atlas - Published by E.H. Buttler & Co - Philadelphia 1867

Fixed stars of the northern sky, published in 1875
Fixed stars of the northern sky, ancient map. Lithograph, published in 1875

Map of the world 1897
Map of the world in Mercator projection

Map of the world horizontal projection 1856
Colton and Fitchs Modern School Geography by George W. Fitch - New York 1856

Polar projection of the world map 1856
Colton and Fitchs Modern School Geography by George W. Fitch - New York 1856

Map of the world in zones 1856
Colton and Fitchs Modern School Geography by George W. Fitch - New York 1856

Astronomical geography map 1875
The Independent Course Comprehensive Geography by James Monteith, A.S. Barnes & Co, New York & Chicago 1875

The world in hemispheres map 1875
The Independent Course Comprehensive Geography by James Monteith, A.S. Barnes & Co, New York & Chicago 1875

Easter hemisphere map 1867
Mitchellas Modern Atlas - Published by E.H. Butler and Co - Philadelphia 1867

Saint Isaacs Cathedral in St. Petersburg, Russia
Antique illustration of a Saint Isaacs Cathedral in St. Petersburg, Russia

White house
United States Capitol in Washington DC

Saint Peters Basilica interior, Rome, Italy

Orthodox monastery Studenica, Serbia
Antique illustration of the Orthodox monastery Studenica, Serbia, UNESCO world heritage site. It is best known for its unique collection of 13th century frescoes

Church of the Holy Apostles in Thessaloniki, Greece

The Pantheon in Paris
The Pantheon, vintage engraved illustration

The Castle Howard, Yorkshire, England, UK
Antique illustration of a The Castle Howard, Yorkshire, England, UK

World globe with directional arrows showing trade wind patterns

Illustration of the planet Mercury and its iron core

Saturns rings
A series of Hubble Space Telescope images, captured from 1996 to 2000, show Saturns rings open up from just past edge-on to nearly fully open as it moves from autumn towards winter in its Northern

Venus
October 29, 1991 - The northern hemisphere is displayed in this global view of the surface of Venus. The north pole is at the center of the image, with 0 degrees, 90 degrees, 180 degrees

Full view of the Earth highlighting Antarctica and its surrounding sea ice in the southern hemisphere

An explanation of how Mars seasons work

Winter Snow Cover in the Northern Hemisphere

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The Comet in the Southern Hemisphere, as Viewed from the Wellington, in Queen Charlottes Sound, 1880

Map of the World in two Hemispheres, from Atlas de Toutes les Parties Connues
KW205841 Map of the World in two Hemispheres, from Atlas de Toutes les Parties Connues du Globe Terrestre by Guillaume Raynal (1713-96) published Geneva, 1780 (coloured engraving) by Bonne

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Discover the wonders of our world and beyond with these captivating glimpses into different hemispheres. 🌍✨ Step back in time to the 17th century as you explore a vintage world map, meticulously crafted by skilled cartographers. Marvel at how they envisioned Earth's continents and oceans before satellite imagery revolutionized our understanding. Zoom out from this historical perspective and witness Earth's breathtaking beauty from space, captured by satellites orbiting high above. Behold the mesmerizing blue planet we call home, its delicate features visible even from afar. Focus your gaze on North America at night, where dazzling city lights illuminate the darkness like a constellation of stars. This satellite image showcases human activity intertwined with nature's grandeur—a testament to our interconnectedness. Venture beyond Earth itself and delve into celestial realms with Andreas Cellarius' Atlas Coelestis. Lose yourself in intricate star charts that guided ancient astronomers across the Northern Hemisphere, unlocking secrets of the cosmos. Embark on an extraterrestrial journey to Mars through composite satellite images revealing its enigmatic landscapes. Witness rugged terrains and mysterious formations that ignite curiosity about what lies beyond our own planet. Shift your focus closer to home again—this time exploring Australia through a stunning satellite image. Admire its vastness and diverse ecosystems that make it truly unique among continents. Delve deeper into planetary exploration as you examine Venus' radar map showcasing its icy North Pole—an otherworldly sight unlike anything found on Earth. Uncover hidden mysteries lurking within this neighboring planet's polar region. Transport yourself further back in time with Carel Allard's Celestial Planisphere of the Northern Hemisphere from 1700s Amsterdam. Immerse yourself in an era when maps were works of art, intricately depicting cosmic wonders awaiting discovery. Return once more to South America at night—a radiant tapestry woven by urban centers nestled amidst lush rainforests and towering mountains. This satellite image captures the vibrant spirit of a continent that never sleeps.