Orbits Collection (page 4)

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

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

Copernican solar system, 1690 artwork. This heliocentric (Sun-centred) solar system was proposed by the Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus in 1543

Meteor shower orbit, 19th century artwork. Artwork from the 1886 ninth edition of Moses and Geology (Samuel Kinns, London). This book was originally published in 1882

Life zones around three stars, artwork. The star types are, from top: hotter stars, sunlike stars, and cooler stars. The colours show the habitable zones (green)

Scarred quantum wave. Computer model showing the paths taken by a wave trapped inside a stadium- shaped cavity. The paths show the movement of a particle which is behaving like a wave

Atom, artwork
Atomic structure. Conceptual computer artwork of nine electrons orbiting a central nucleus. Other particles are seen around the atom. This is a classical schematic Bohr model of an atom

Subatomic particles abstract

Atomic structure, conceptual artwork
Atomic structure. Conceptual computer artwork of electron orbit paths as rings around the central nuclei (dark clusters) of atoms. This is a classical schematic Bohr model of atoms

Atomic energy, conceptual artwork
Atomic energy. Conceptual computer artwork of a reaction occuring at the atomic level, showing a release of energy. Electron orbit paths are seen as rings around the central nuclei (dark clusters)

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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.