Observatory Collection (#38)

The Jantar Mantar built between 1728 and 1734 by Jai Singh II as an observatory, Jaipur, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

The Jantar Mantar, one of five observatories built by Jai Singh II in 1724, Delhi, India, Asia

The Citadel, 14th c Bulgar capital, Velike Turnove, Bulgaria

Mayan observatory (El Caracol) and the Great Pyramid (El Castillo) beyond, Chichen Itza, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Yucatan, Mexico, North America

El Tololo observatory, Elqui valley, Chile, South America

Astrophysic observatory situated near Roque de los Muchachos, La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain, Atlantic, Europe

Astonomical Observatory of Teide, Parque Nacional de Las Canadas del Teide (Teide National Park), Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, Europe

Poorters Loge and Jean van Eyck statue, Bruges, Belgium

Castle, Ghent, Belgium

Airy / Sambourne / Punch
SIR GEORGE BIDDELL AIRY Astronomer Royal 1835-1881, depicted with the red time ball of the Greenwich Observatory

Paris / Park / Montsouris
PARC MONTSOURIS the Observatory

Observatory / Feldhausen
Sir John Herschels Observatory at Feldhausen, Cape of Good Hope

Jan Baptist Sniadecki
JAN BAPTIST SNIADECKI Polish astronomer, director of the Wilna observatory from 1806. Brother of Jedrzej S

Observatory in Winter
The Observatory under snow

Greenwich Obs / Gt Equat
The great equatorial

Greenwich Obs / Geometrie
A view of Greenwich Observatory

Observatory Hill
People enjoy the fine weather and finer views on the long sweep of grass down from Observatory Hill In Greenwich Park

Deer on Observatory Hill
The view from Observatory Hill in Greenwich Park - with free roaming deer. The old Royal Naval College and Queens House can be seen in the distance

Greenwich Pk Observatory
Deckchairs are laid out at the Greenwich Observatory for spectators to take in the splendid view down to the River Thames

Evanston Observatory
Observatory at the Northwestern University, Evanston, Idaho, USA, showing its dome with ivy around the base

Tycho Brahe at Work
Tycho Brahe at work in his observatory at Uranienborg, Sweden 1576

Tycho Brahe & Kepler
Tycho Brahe and Kepler in discussion in the Prague Observatory

PTOLEMAIUS
Claudius Ptolemaius at Alexandria Observatory

Pyramid Observatory
Astronomer-priests of Ancient Egypt take advantage of the unique facilities of the Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops) using it as an observatory

Astronomy / Observatory
Professor Percival Lowell in the observatory he built at Flagstaff, Arizona

Peking Observatory
Cross-section of the observatory, showing globes, quadrants and other observational equipment

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"Exploring the Cosmos: A Glimpse into the World of Observatories" The 200-inch observatory at Palomar stands tall, inviting us to unravel the mysteries of the universe through its powerful lens. Step inside The Round Tower Interior in Copenhagen, Denmark, and feel a sense of awe as you gaze up at the celestial wonders above. Clearwater Beach in Florida not only offers stunning ocean views but also serves as a gateway to explore the vastness of space through nearby observatories. Journey back in time with an early daguerreotype of the moon captured by John Adams Whipple and George Phillips Bond using Harvard College Observatory's 15-inch refractor in 1852. Transport yourself to c. 1700 England where Royal astronomer John Flamsteed and his assistant Marsh diligently observe from within Greenwich Observatory's historic walls. With Zeiss optics on your side, no enemy sub will dare lift its eye – showcasing how observatories have played crucial roles beyond astronomical research throughout history. From Lovell radio telescope's towering presence to Kepler Mission space telescope's artistic depiction, humanity continues pushing boundaries for deeper cosmic understanding. Mauna Kea telescopes against a backdrop of Milky Way remind us that Earth is just a tiny speck amidst an infinite expanse waiting to be explored further. Marvel at the underside view of Arecibo radio telescope, revealing intricate engineering that enables us to listen closely to distant celestial signals. Solar prominence captures our attention with its fiery display while reminding us that even our closest star holds countless secrets yet to be fully understood.