Orbits Collection (page 3)

Kepler planetary systems, artwork C013 / 9950
Kepler planetary systems. Computer artwork showing an overhead view of the orbital position of the planets in systems with multiple transiting planets discovered by NASAs Kepler mission

Keplers cosmological model, artwork
Keplers cosmological model. Historical artwork by the German astronomer and mathematician Johannes Kepler (1571-1630) that demonstrates the relative distances of the planets from the sun in

Solar system, 1893
Solar system. Diagram of the solar system, based on the astronomical knowledge at the end of the 19th century. The Sun is at centre

Historical cosmology
Historical cosmologies. Historical artwork of the orbits of the celestial bodies in both the geocentric (left) and heliocentric (right) models

Historical cosmologies. Artwork of four historical models of planetary orbits. Ptolemys geocentric (Earth-centred) model (upper right) dominated astronomy for over 1000 years

Tychonic cosmology. Historical diagram of the Earth-centred (geocentric) Tychonic cosmological model. This was proposed by the Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe (1546-1601)

Ptolemaic world system

Earth satellites. Conceptual computer artwork representing the large number of satellites in orbit around the Earth

Galileo navigation satellite network. Artwork of six of the navigation satellites of the European Galileo network. Their orbits around the Earth are shown in yellow

Head in space. Conceptual computer artwork of a wire-frame model of a human head in space. The light coming from its eyes may represent vision

Artwork of Solar System and comet

Solar system orbits
Planetary orbits. Computer illustration of the orbits of some of the planets of the solar system. The Sun is at centre. The orbit of Pluto (outermost)

Planet migration, artwork
Planet migration. Computer artwork suggesting the gradual inward migration of a large planet (sphere, centre right) around a distant star (yellow, centre)

Extrasolar planetary system, artwork
Extrasolar planetary system. Computer artwork of a stellar system with an Earth-like planet (centre) orbiting a star (upper centre), as seen from the surface of a futuristic, alien world

Saturn and solar system
Solar system. Artwork of the nine planets orbiting the Sun (yellow). The planetary orbits are shown as blue lines. Distances and sizes are not to scale

Orbits of Galileo spacecraft around Jupiter
Galileo spacecrafts orbital map. Diagram showing the orbital plan for the Galileo spacecraft as it explores Jupiter and its inner moons

Skull. Computer artwork of a human skull. The bones of the cranium (top) are fused together to form a solid structure that encloses and protects the brain

Human skull, computer artwork
Skull, computer artwork. The bones of the cranium (top) are fused together to form a solid structure that encloses and protects the brain. At bottom are the teeth, set in the jaw

Skull, 3-D CT scan
Human skull, 3-D computed tomography (CT) scan. The orbits of the eyes are either side of the nasal cavity. The front of the skull contains large air spaces called sinuses

Childs skull
Human skull. Coloured X-ray of a childs healthy skull. The rounded cranium (upper centre) houses and protects the brain. The eye sockets (orbits) and nasal cavity (centre) are also seen

X-ray of human skull
Human skull. X-ray of a human skull, seen from the front. At top is the rounded cranium which houses the brain. Teeth are seen in the upper and lower jaws (lower centre) and the eye sockets (orbits)

Jean Delambre, French astronomer
Jean Delambre (1749-1822), French astronomer. He published astronomical tables in 1792, predicting the orbits of the Sun, Saturn, Uranus, Jupiter and its satellites

Solar system, historical artwork
Solar systems of Copernicus, Tycho Brahe and Descartes 1783. Orbits of the planets by Copernicus; and of the Sun by Tycho Brahe

Interbol satellites, diagram

Biblical symbolism, 17th century
Biblical symbolism. 17th-century woodcut text and diagram showing the orbit of the clock of the Sun and the Moon, with a heavenly hand (Christ, upper right) holding a compass to the circles

Earth. Conceptual computer artwork of the Earth with swirls of gold light

Earth. Conceptual computer artwork of the Earth surrounded by swirls of blue light

Earths rotation, artwork
Earths rotation. Computer artwork of the Earth, showing its rotation and the apparent movement of the Moon, Sun and planets in relation to it

Von Brauns Mars Project, 1952
This classic on space travel was first published in 1953, when interplanetary space flight was considered science fiction by most of those who considered it at all

Gherman Titov, Soviet postcard. Soviet cosmonaut Gherman Titov (1935-2000) was the second person to orbit the Earth. Launched in the Vostok 2 spacecraft

Galileo navigation satellite, artwork
Galileo navigation satellites. Artwork of navigation satellites for the European Galileo satellite navigation network in orbit about the Earth

Extrasolar planets, artwork. Some of the planets are transiting their parent star. If the Earth and the planets and its star are aligned correctly

Upsilon Andromedae planetary system
In 1999 the scientists Marcy, Butler and Fischer announced the detection of the first planetary system around a normal star beyond our Sun

Solar eclipse geometry, artwork
Solar eclipse geometry, computer artwork. Solar eclipses occur when the Moon passes across the Sun as seen from the Earth

1731 Johann Scheuchzer gravity comet
1731 Physica Sacra (Sacred Physics) by Johann Scheuchzer (1672-1733) God " opening the windows of heaven", astronomical phenomenon showing orbits and gravitational effects on comets etc

Nicolaus Copernicus, Polish astronomer
Nicolaus Copernicus (February 19, 1473 Ôé¼" May 24, 1543) was the first astronomer to formulate a scientifically-based heliocentric cosmology that displaced the Earth from the center of

Cosmologies of Copernicus and Tycho
Comparing Solar System Models of Kopernikus and Tycho Brahe, printed in 1744 in France. Kopernikus sat the sun into the center, Tycho the Earth

Johannes Kepler monument, Germany
Monument to the German astronomer and mathematician Johannes Kepler (1571-1630). Kepler lived and worked as a mathematics teacher in Graz, Austria between 1594 and 1600

Inner solar system planets, artwork
Inner solar system planets, computer artwork. The four planets of the inner solar system are seen orbiting the Sun. The orbits of the planets, and the Moon, are shown as blue lines

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"Exploring the Mysteries of Orbits: From Artistic Depictions to Scientific Breakthroughs" The Orrery by Joseph Wright: A mesmerizing portrayal of celestial mechanics, showcasing the intricate dance of planets in their orbits. Leonardo da Vinci's Skull Anatomy: Unveiling the hidden connections between human anatomy and orbital structures, revealing a harmony that spans across different realms. Solar System Artwork: An artistic rendition capturing the awe-inspiring beauty and vastness of our cosmic neighborhood, where orbits shape the destiny of celestial bodies. Epicycles of Mercury and Venus (1823): Delving into historical astronomical theories, unraveling how ancient scholars attempted to explain planetary motions through complex epicyclical paths. Solar System Planets: Witnessing the elegance with which each planet gracefully traces its own unique orbit around our life-giving star, painting a magnificent tapestry in space. Nuclear Fission Artwork: Exploring atomic forces that govern both microscopic particles and colossal celestial bodies alike – an astonishing parallelism bridging worlds unimaginably small and infinitely large. Orbit of Sputnik 1 (1957): Tracing humanity's first steps beyond Earth's boundaries, as this Soviet satellite embarked on its groundbreaking journey around our planet – forever changing our perspective on what is possible. Solar System Map from 1853: A glimpse into early attempts at mapping our solar system's intricacies, showcasing mankind's relentless pursuit to comprehend the vastness that lies above us. Atomic Structure Artwork: Peering into subatomic realms where electrons whiz around nuclei in precise orbits – a testament to nature's underlying order even at its most fundamental level. Gagarin and Tereshkova Souvenir Postcard: Celebrating two pioneers who defied gravity's constraints.