Observatory Collection (#8)

Sleepless Nights - the first
Rafal Kulik

Ben Nevis Observatory - Victorian period Date: late 19th century

Greenwich Observatory

Greenwich Observatory and Time Ball Victorian period

Ben Nevis Observatory

Ben Nevis Meteorological Observatory Victorian period

Two foot reflecting telescope, Yerkes Observatory, Wisconsin, USA - early 1900s

Yerkes Observatory two foot reflecting telescope

Ben Nevis Observatory, Scotland, Victorian period

Imperial Observatory, Beijing, China, early 1900s

Parc de Montsouris, Le Bardo, Paris, France - showing a reproduction of the Palace of the Bey of Tunis from the 1867 Exhibition

Pulkovo Astronomical Observatory U. S. S. R. - The observatory was opened in 1839, brainchild of astronomer
Pulkovo Astronomical Observatory U.S.S.R. - The observatory was opened in 1839, brainchild of astronomer, Friedrich Georg Wilhelm von Struve. Date: 1950s

The Pulkovo Astronomical Observatory, St. Petersburg
Pulkovo Astronomical Observatory U.S.S.R. - The observatory was opened in 1839, brainchild of astronomer, Friedrich Georg Wilhelm von Struve. Date: 1950s

Queen Mary's Personal Secretaire Bookcase, HMS Medina
Queen Mary's Personal Secretaire Bookcase - The Royal Yacht, HMS Medina, 1911-1912 Coronation Expedition to India for the Durbar. Designed and made for Her Majesty by Waring and Gillow

Greenwich Observatory - Telescope Date: 1925

Deer in Greenwich Park, SE London Date: 1905

Sydney as Macquarie Left It
This panorama was taken from the Observatory Hill. To the left one is looking towards the Heads and to the right over the City

Sydney as Macquarie Found It
A painting depiction of Sydney, circa 1809, as Governor Lachlan Macquarie found it. On the left hand side is Government House and its garden

Bristol - Cabot Tower and the Clifton Suspension Bridge (viewed from the Observatory). Date: 1910

Albert Einstein studying spectrograph at the base of a 150-ft tower telescope at Mount Wilson Observatory
539480 Albert Einstein studying spectrograph at the base of a 150-ft tower telescope at Mount Wilson Observatory, USA (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Universal History Archive/UIG

Roger Bacon (c1214-92) English experimental scientist, philosopher and Franciscan (Grey Friar)
531918 Roger Bacon (c1214-92) English experimental scientist, philosopher and Franciscan (Grey Friar): called Doctor Mirabilis'

Servio Tullio with his hair on fire, 1640 (oil on canvas)
7352696 Servio Tullio with his hair on fire, 1640 (oil on canvas) by Assereto, Giovacchino (1600-49); 162x136 cm; Musei di Strada Nuova, Genoa, Liguria

Museum, Ulug Bek's Observatory, built 1420, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Central Asia, Asia

The observatory of the Sargon Palace in Khorsabad, Dur Sarrukin, also Dur Sharrukin, Chorsabad
7280015 The observatory of the Sargon Palace in Khorsabad, Dur Sarrukin, also Dur Sharrukin, Chorsabad by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Augsburg Quadrant by Tycho Brahe, 1546-1601
7277883 The Augsburg Quadrant by Tycho Brahe, 1546-1601 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Augsburg Quadrant by Tycho Brahe, 1546-1601)

Observatory of Galilei in Padia, Italy, Galileo Galilei, 15 February 1564, 8 January 1642
7280065 Observatory of Galilei in Padia, Italy, Galileo Galilei, 15 February 1564, 8 January 1642 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Observatory of Galilei in Padia)

The victims of science, the director of the Gotthard Observatory froze to death... (colour litho)
2814994 The victims of science, the director of the Gotthard Observatory froze to death... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The victims of science)

Gornergrat Observatory, 3100m, view of Matterhorn Peak, 4478m, Zermatt, Valais, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Europe

Observatory, Cape Town. The Residence of Sir J Maclear, c. 1859-62 (w / c)
5929423 Observatory, Cape Town. The Residence of Sir J Maclear, c.1859-62 (w/c) by Sanford, George E.L.S. (fl.1862); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Observatory, Cape Town)

La Fontaines Fables - An Animal in the Moon
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. An Animal in the Moon. People looking at the moon through a telescope

Louis XIV and Jacques Cassini (colour litho)
1741731 Louis XIV and Jacques Cassini (colour litho) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis XIV (5 September 1638 - 1 September 1715)

Earl of Rosses giant telescope, Parsonstown, County Offaly, Ireland (engraving)
7153934 Earl of Rosses giant telescope, Parsonstown, County Offaly, Ireland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Earl of Rosses giant telescope, Parsonstown)

Dans l observatoire de Paris (engraving)
7162666 Dans l observatoire de Paris (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dans l observatoire de Paris)

The Moon at One Meter!, 1900 (poster)
7214678 The Moon at One Meter!, 1900 (poster) by Abel-Truchet, Louis (1857-1918); (add.info.: " La Lune a un metre" 1900 poster showing the " Grande Lunette)

Dumfries from Observatory (b / w photo)
7167982 Dumfries from Observatory (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dumfries from Observatory)

Interior of Observatory, St Martins Street, London (engraving)
7179145 Interior of Observatory, St Martins Street, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of Observatory, St Martins Street, London)

Villa Bondi, Florence, The Observatory (b / w photo)
7169615 Villa Bondi, Florence, The Observatory (b/w photo) by Latham, Charles (d.1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Villa Bondi, Florence, The Observatory)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Observatoire; Observatory; Sternwarte (engraving)
7196858 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Observatoire; Observatory; Sternwarte (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Observatoire; Observatory; Sternwarte)

Interior of Sir Isaac Newtons observatory (engraving)
7200151 Interior of Sir Isaac Newtons observatory (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of Sir Isaac Newtons observatory)

A South View of the Observatory at Oxford (colour litho)
7193275 A South View of the Observatory at Oxford (colour litho) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A South View of the Observatory at Oxford)

Observatoire de Paris (engraving)
7179688 Observatoire de Paris (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Observatoire de Paris)

West Australia: Observatory, Perth (b / w photo)
7156895 West Australia: Observatory, Perth (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Observatory, Perth)

Engraving depicting the interior of the Kuffner Observatory, Vienna, 19th century
Engraving depicting the interior of the Kuffner Observatory, Vienna

Woods Cabinet, late 19th century. Creator: John Lyman Lovell
Woods Cabinet, late 19th century. [Woods Cabinet and Lawrence Observatory at Amherst College, Massachusetts, USA]. Albumen print

Bandbox, c. 1940. Creator: Marie Lutrell
Bandbox, c. 1940

Lick Observatory, Mount Hamilton, California, 1895. Creator: BW Kilburn
Lick Observatory, Mount Hamilton, California, 1895. Albumen silver print, stereocard

Mexico, Yucatan. Mayapan Ruins, Temple Redondo

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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.