Skip to main content

Observatory Collection (#5)

"Exploring the Cosmos: A Glimpse into the World of Observatories" The 200-inch observatory at Palomar stands tall

Background imageObservatory Collection: Greece, Athens, Cityscape and The National Observatory of Athens

Greece, Athens, Cityscape and The National Observatory of Athens
2030-306994-01

Background imageObservatory Collection: Mexico, Yucatan, Chichen Itza, Caracol Building, Observatory

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

Background imageObservatory Collection: Washington State, Seattle, Museum of Pop Culture or MoPOP with Seattle Needle

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

Background imageObservatory Collection: The Observatory (observatory) in Padova

The Observatory (observatory) in Padova Padua Tower Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1910-1930 ca.. Date of Artwork:XIII secolo

Background imageObservatory Collection: The ruins of a Temple consacrated to Mercury and the Observatory in Puy de Dm (Clermont-Ferrand)

The ruins of a Temple consacrated to Mercury and the Observatory in Puy de Dm (Clermont-Ferrand). France Puy de Dm (Clermont-Ferrand). Date of Photograph:1890 - 1910 ca

Background imageObservatory Collection: The Regina Margherita Observatory on Guifetti Point, near Gressoney La-Trinit, Valle d'Aosta

The Regina Margherita Observatory on Guifetti Point, near Gressoney La-Trinit, Valle d'Aosta Gressoney - La - Trinite Giufetti Point. Date of Photograph:1915

Background imageObservatory Collection: Visitors on the lava formations of Vesuvius at the foot of Colle Canteroni

Visitors on the lava formations of Vesuvius at the foot of Colle Canteroni, in the distance the Observatory Naples. Date of Photograph:1870 ca

Background imageObservatory Collection: New York City, Battery Park City, South Cove Park, waterfront park

New York City, Battery Park City, South Cove Park, waterfront park

Background imageObservatory Collection: USA, New York City, Hudson Yards, Edge, observatory deck, aerial views, young girl

USA, New York City, Hudson Yards, Edge, observatory deck, aerial views, young girl

Background imageObservatory Collection: Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park, South Rim

Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park, South Rim

Background imageObservatory Collection: NY, Queens, Hunter's Point South Waterfront Park

NY, Queens, Hunter's Point South Waterfront Park

Background imageObservatory Collection: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Giant Geometric Benjamin Franklin Head at the One Liberty Observation

Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Giant Geometric Benjamin Franklin Head at the One Liberty Observation Deck

Background imageObservatory Collection: New York, Niagara Falls, Rainbow Bridge

New York, Niagara Falls, Rainbow Bridge

Background imageObservatory Collection: The Caracol at Chichen Itza, a building used as an astronomical observatory

The Caracol at Chichen Itza, a building used as an astronomical observatory Mexico Chichen Itza Building Pre-Columbian, Central America, America, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imageObservatory Collection: Chichen Itza: 'El Caracol' building that served as an astronomical observatory

Chichen Itza: "El Caracol" building that served as an astronomical observatory Mexico Chichen Itza Building Pre-Columbian, Central America, America, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imageObservatory Collection: Road leading to the Vesuvius with view of the Obervatory. In the foreground is a seated man

Road leading to the Vesuvius with view of the Obervatory. In the foreground is a seated man writing on a notebook. Naples Vesuvius Building - Facade Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century, 19th century

Background imageObservatory Collection: Road leading to the Vesuvius with two people; in the background the observatory is visible

Road leading to the Vesuvius with two people; in the background the observatory is visible. Naples Vesuvius Building - Facade Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Background imageObservatory Collection: Vesuvian observatory at the Hermitage

Vesuvian observatory at the Hermitage Naples Vesuvius. Date of Photograph:1920 - 1940

Background imageObservatory Collection: One of Mount Etna's craters located near the Casa Inglese, or Observatory

One of Mount Etna's craters located near the Casa Inglese, or Observatory Nicolosi Etna. Date of Photograph:1920 ca

Background imageObservatory Collection: The Vesuvian Observatory, Naples

The Vesuvian Observatory, Naples Naples Building - Facade Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Background imageObservatory Collection: Img067

Img067
Eleanor Baker

Background imageObservatory Collection: A heating mode.Science fiction stove in the desert. 1888 (engraving)

A heating mode.Science fiction stove in the desert. 1888 (engraving)
7305345 A heating mode.Science fiction stove in the desert. 1888 (engraving) by Roux, George (1853-1929); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageObservatory Collection: The eclipse of the sun by the earth. 1888 (engraving)

The eclipse of the sun by the earth. 1888 (engraving)
7305374 The eclipse of the sun by the earth. 1888 (engraving) by Roux, George (1853-1929); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageObservatory Collection: Cambridge observatory, 1865 (engraving)

Cambridge observatory, 1865 (engraving)
7345954 Cambridge observatory, 1865 (engraving) by Montaut, Henri de (1829-89); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cambridge observatory)

Background imageObservatory Collection: The Observatory and surroundings, view from the Butte aux Cailles, c.1710 (oil on canvas)

The Observatory and surroundings, view from the Butte aux Cailles, c.1710 (oil on canvas)
XIR417052 The Observatory and surroundings, view from the Butte aux Cailles, c.1710 (oil on canvas) by Millet, Jean-Francois, the Younger (1666-1723); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet

Background imageObservatory Collection: Tokyo, Japan tower and temple at dusk

Tokyo, Japan tower and temple at dusk

Background imageObservatory Collection: Tokyo, Japan cityscape and tower at dusk from the Ebisu district

Tokyo, Japan cityscape and tower at dusk from the Ebisu district

Background imageObservatory Collection: Tokyo, Japan cityscape with Mt. Fuji in the distance at dusk

Tokyo, Japan cityscape with Mt. Fuji in the distance at dusk

Background imageObservatory Collection: Knoxville, Tennessee, USA at the Sunsphere

Knoxville, Tennessee, USA at the Sunsphere

Background imageObservatory Collection: Chicago, Illinois USA aerial skyline after sunset

Chicago, Illinois USA aerial skyline after sunset

Background imageObservatory Collection: Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan with a view of Hakodate bay on a winter morning

Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan with a view of Hakodate bay on a winter morning

Background imageObservatory Collection: Hakodate, Japan skyline at Mt. Hakodate during a winter twilight

Hakodate, Japan skyline at Mt. Hakodate during a winter twilight

Background imageObservatory Collection: Tokyo, Japan skyline and bridge on the Arakawa River

Tokyo, Japan skyline and bridge on the Arakawa River

Background imageObservatory Collection: Osaka, Japan skyline at twilight

Osaka, Japan skyline at twilight

Background imageObservatory Collection: KOBE, JAPAN - DECEMBER 17, 2017; Kobe Port Tower and skyline

KOBE, JAPAN - DECEMBER 17, 2017; Kobe Port Tower and skyline

Background imageObservatory Collection: TOKYO, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 3, 2012: The Tokyo Skytree. It is considered the second tallest structure

TOKYO, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 3, 2012: The Tokyo Skytree. It is considered the second tallest structure in the world

Background imageObservatory Collection: Tokyo, Japan cityscape panorama and tower at sunset with Mt. Fuji peaking over the horizon in

Tokyo, Japan cityscape panorama and tower at sunset with Mt. Fuji peaking over the horizon in the distance

Background imageObservatory Collection: Hakodate, Japan cityscape at the historic Red Brick Warehouses and Mt. Hakodate

Hakodate, Japan cityscape at the historic Red Brick Warehouses and Mt. Hakodate

Background imageObservatory Collection: Tokyo, Japan cityscape and tower after sunset

Tokyo, Japan cityscape and tower after sunset

Background imageObservatory Collection: BERLIN, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 17, 2013: Fernsehturm Television Tower from Alexanderplatz

BERLIN, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 17, 2013: Fernsehturm Television Tower from Alexanderplatz

Background imageObservatory Collection: Tokyo, Japan cityscape and tower at night

Tokyo, Japan cityscape and tower at night

Background imageObservatory Collection: Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan Skyline at twilight

Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan Skyline at twilight

Background imageObservatory Collection: Hakodate, Japan famous night view skyline

Hakodate, Japan famous night view skyline

Background imageObservatory Collection: Hakodate, Japan skyline at Mt. Hakodate

Hakodate, Japan skyline at Mt. Hakodate

Background imageObservatory Collection: Tokyo, Japan famous skyline with the tower at dusk

Tokyo, Japan famous skyline with the tower at dusk

Background imageObservatory Collection: Shimonoseki, Japan waterfront skyline at the tower

Shimonoseki, Japan waterfront skyline at the tower

Background imageObservatory Collection: San Francisco, California, USA cityscape at Coit Tower

San Francisco, California, USA cityscape at Coit Tower

Background imageObservatory Collection: Chicago, Illinois USA aerial skyline towards Lake Michigan just after sunset

Chicago, Illinois USA aerial skyline towards Lake Michigan just after sunset




For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"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.