Observatory Collection (#4)

The Royal Observatory looking downhill, 1872 (watercolour)
7340803 The Royal Observatory looking downhill, 1872 (watercolour) by Airy, Christabel (1842-1917); 46x69 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A view of the Observatory in Greenwich Park...[and] A view of Deptford and London taken from Flamsteed Hill in
7341615 A view of the Observatory in Greenwich Park...[and] A view of Deptford and London taken from Flamsteed Hill in Greenwich Park, c.1750 (engraving) by British School

Greenwich from Observatory Hill, c.1850 (watercolour)
7342006 Greenwich from Observatory Hill, c.1850 (watercolour) by Campion, George Bryant (1796-1870); 15.7x23.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Astronomical Observatory at Oxford, 1814 (aquatint)
7341999 Astronomical Observatory at Oxford, 1814 (aquatint) by Bluck, John (fl.1791-1819); 33.8x27.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: F. Mackenzie (artist); J

Three figures using astronomical equipment in the Great Star Room or the Octagon Room, as it is known today
7339920 Three figures using astronomical equipment in the Great Star Room or the Octagon Room, as it is known today, at the Royal Observatory

28-inch visual refractor telescope, 1893 (cast iron, steel)
7337583 28-inch visual refractor telescope, 1893 (cast iron, steel) by Grubb, Howard (1844-1931); 820x0 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The path of the Great Comet of 1843
5311797 The path of the Great Comet of 1843; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the path of the Great Comet of 1843 as it passed round the sun on 27 February of the year)

Illustration showing astronauts leaving the Pic du Midi Observatory, to colonize the Moon
5311516 Illustration showing astronauts leaving the Pic du Midi Observatory, to colonize the Moon. Drawn by Albert Robida (1848 - 1926); French illustrator, etcher, lithographer, caricaturist

Sciences: William Herschel (Friedrich Wilhelm Herschel, 1738-1822), composer and astronomer
NWI4946996 Sciences: William Herschel (Friedrich Wilhelm Herschel, 1738-1822), composer and astronomer, and his sister Caroline at the telescope, 18th century

Astronomy: parallactic observatory apparatus for celestial photography. Engraving 1886
JAB4120455 Astronomy: parallactic observatory apparatus for celestial photography. Engraving 1886; (add.info.: Astronomy: parallactic observatory apparatus for celestial photography)

France, Centre, Loir-et-Cher (41), Blois: Chateau de Blois: observatory of Catherine de Medicis
LUX4707359 France, Centre, Loir-et-Cher (41), Blois: Chateau de Blois: observatory of Catherine de Medicis, with in the background the ancient bell towers of the church Saint Laurent

France, Auvergne, Puy-de-Dome (63): Summit of the Puy de Dome, the Temple of Mercury and the Observatory, 1878
LUX4704335 France, Auvergne, Puy-de-Dome (63): Summit of the Puy de Dome, the Temple of Mercury and the Observatory, 1878; (add.info.: France, Auvergne, Puy-de-Dome (63): Summit of the Puy de Dome

Meteorological observatory on Ben Nevis, Scotland, From Punch (London 27 October 1883). Wood engraving
535676 Meteorological observatory on Ben Nevis, Scotland, From Punch (London 27 October 1883). Wood engraving.; Universal History Archive/UIG

The Altazimuth Instrument (engraving)
8629576 The Altazimuth Instrument (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Altazimuth Instrument)

Martha's Vineyard: Bathing Beach and Observatory (b/w photo)
8640627 Martha's Vineyard: Bathing Beach and Observatory (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bathing Beach and Observatory)

Refuge et observatoire Vallot (b/w photo)
8640726 Refuge et observatoire Vallot (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Refuge et observatoire Vallot)

Astronomers in the 13th century, c1880 (engraving)
2526581 Astronomers in the 13th century, c1880 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (13th century); (add.info.: Science. Astronomy. Astronomers in the XIIIth cent)

Director of Cambridge Observatory, Massachusetts, using the reflecting telescope on the Rocky Mountains to watch
538161 Director of Cambridge Observatory, Massachusetts, using the reflecting telescope on the Rocky Mountains to watch the launch of the space capsule Columbiad

The Royal Greenwich Observatory (built 1675--76), from Crooms Hill, circa 1680
MMM5461535 The Royal Greenwich Observatory (built 1675--76), from Crooms Hill, circa 1680, with a view of the Queen's House and the Thames River Buildings; National Maritime Museum, London

Harvard Astronomical Observatory in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, 1851. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4954543 Harvard Astronomical Observatory in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, 1851. Colour engraving of the 19th century; (add.info.: Harvard Astronomical Observatory in Cambridge)

Astronomic observatory in Germany 18th century, c1880 (engraving)
2526589 Astronomic observatory in Germany 18th century, c1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Science. Astronomy. Astronomic observatory in Germany, XVIIIth cent)

Representation of Claude Ptolemee (90-168), 1866 (engraving)
ELD4861153 Representation of Claude Ptolemee (90-168), 1866 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Representation of Claude Ptolemee (90-168)

Donati's Comet, as seen from the Cambridge Observatory, on October 11, 1858. Creator: Smyth
Donati's Comet, as seen from the Cambridge Observatory, on October 11, 1858. As it but seldom happens that such a favourable opportunity occurs for examining the changes which take place in

Donati's Comet, as seen from Greenwich Park, Sept. 17, 7.30p.m. 1858. Creator: Unknown
Donati's Comet, as seen from Greenwich Park, [London], Sept. 17, 7.30p.m. 1858. Although the present comet is a mere dwarf compared with others (its tail measuring only fifteen millions of miles)

The Kew Photoheliograph and Temporary Observatory at Rivabellosa, near Miranda del Ebro, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Kew Photoheliograph and Temporary Observatory at Rivabellosa, near Miranda del Ebro, [Spain], 1860. The Kew photoheliograph consists of a tube having the form of a truncated pyramid

View of Haga with the observatory in the foreground, about 1790. Creator: Louis Jean Desprez
View of Haga with the observatory in the foreground, about 1790

View of the Observatory and the Jesuit College in Rome, 1700-1799. Creator: Unknown
View of the Observatory and the Jesuit College in Rome, 1700-1799

View of the city of Paris seen from the observatory, 1700-1799. Creators: Anon, Jacques Rigaud
View of the city of Paris seen from the observatory, 1700-1799

Transit Instruments at the Cape Observatory, 1857. Creator: Hare
Transit Instruments at the Cape Observatory, [South Africa], 1857. The Transit Instrument...was constructed from the designs of the Astronomer Royal

The Royal Observatory, Cape Town, 1857. Creator: Hare
The Royal Observatory, Cape Town, [South Africa], 1857....however numerous observations may be in the northern hemisphere

Observatory, Amherst College, c1908. Creator: Unknown
Observatory, Amherst College, c1908

Mexico, the Castle of Chapultepec, between 1884 and 1900. Creator: William H. Jackson
Mexico, the Castle of Chapultepec, between 1884 and 1900

Observatory, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: William H. Jackson
Observatory, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass. between 1900 and 1910

The Samblick Observatory, the Highest Meteorological Station in Europe, 1891. Creator: Unknown
The Samblick Observatory, the Highest Meteorological Station in Europe, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

The Observatory, seen from Butte aux Cailles, c1710. Creator: Francisque Millet
The Observatory, seen from Butte aux Cailles, c1710

Winter in Space Station
Karol Nienartowicz

Nmacedonia-Summer-Yoga-Weather
This picture shows the silhouette of a girl performing yoga on the rocky crest of the Ancient Observatory Kokino on the occasion of fifth International Yoga Day, on June 21

Macedonia-Summer-Kokino-sun
This picture shows the rocky crest of the Ancient Observatory Kokino, on June 21, 2019 on the day of the summer solstice. (Photo by Robert ATANASOVSKI / AFP)

Equestrian staircase (riders staircase), Rundetaarn or Round Tower, a 17th-century tower, built as an astronomical observatory in Copenhagen, Denmark

Griffith Observatory, Mount Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Waitan Observatory and buildings along the Bund, Shanghai, China

India, Delhi, New Delhi, Jantar Mantar Observatory

New York Central Park, end of 19th/20th century (postcard)
3793511 New York Central Park, end of 19th/20th century (postcard); (add.info.: New York Central Park - the Observatory Painted photographic postcard.); Lebrecht History

USA, New York City, Edge, Observation deck with aerial views of Manhattan

New York, Niagara Falls, Elevator and Observation Deck
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Greece, Athens, Cityscape and The National Observatory of Athens
2030-306994-01

Mexico, Yucatan, Chichen Itza, Caracol Building, Observatory
2005-201908-01

Washington State, Seattle, Museum of Pop Culture or MoPOP with Seattle Needle
1451-200115-01

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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.