Outer Space Collection (#4)

Lone Scots pine tree (Pinus sylvestris) and star trails with the north star, Abernethy forest, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK

Wild boar (Sus scrofa) at night with the milky way in the background, Gyulaj, Tolna, Hungary. August. Taken using long exposure with flash at night

English oak tree (Quercus robur) at night with circle of star trails, Brecon Beacons Wales, UK. December 2016

Stars and Milky Way over Durdle Door and the Jurassic Coast, with the lights of Weymouth and Portland beyond, Dorset, England, UK, December 2013

Milky-way over hoodoo rock formations in the Canadian badlands, Drumheller, Alberta, Canada. May 2017

English oak tree (Quercus robur) at night silhouetted against circle of star trails, Brecon Beacons Wales, UK. January 2017

Frozen trees wrapped in snow under the bright Northern Lights sky, Lapland, Finland

Lone frozen tree under the glowing green lights of the Aurora Borealis, Lapland, Finland

Northern Lights in the night sky over ice sculptures wrapped in snow, Lapland, Finland

Train of bullets fired by a giant gun cannon to the Moon, 1865 (engraving)
7345955 Train of bullets fired by a giant gun cannon to the Moon, 1865 (engraving) by Montaut, Henri de (1829-89); Private Collection; (add.info)

Topography of the Moon. Drew by A. Guillemin from map by Beer and Maedler. Photography by W de La Rue and J
7295190 Topography of the Moon. Drew by A. Guillemin from map by Beer and Maedler. Photography by W de La Rue and J. Nasmyth, 1877 by Guillemin

The first quarter of the Moon. The sky in 1877 by Amedee Guillemin, Paris, 1877
7295188 The first quarter of the Moon. The sky in 1877 by Amedee Guillemin, Paris, 1877 by Guillemin, Amedee (1826-93); Private Collection; Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

The solar system: Theory of the seasons, 1865 (colour engraving)
7241700 The solar system: Theory of the seasons, 1865 (colour engraving) by Bartholomew, John (1831-93); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraved by J)

The Milky Way over Sand Beach, Acadia National Park, Maine, USA. July, 2020

Frog Playing Banjo (chromolitho)
733088 Frog Playing Banjo (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frog Playing Banjo.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

The Wild Hunt of Odin, 1872 (oil on canvas)
3086601 The Wild Hunt of Odin, 1872 (oil on canvas) by Arbo, Peter Nicolai (1831-92); 166x240.5 cm; Nasjonalgalleriet, Oslo, Norway; Norwegian, out of copyright

Mussolini, shirtless under the sun, threshed the wheat of Agro Pontino after twenty centuries... (colour litho)
2783813 Mussolini, shirtless under the sun, threshed the wheat of Agro Pontino after twenty centuries... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mussolini)

Tara Palmer-Tomkinson and Tamara Beckwith at Daily Mirror at the start of their transformation into Aliens. Hair is covered by tight mask ready for make up

Pictures taken of audience reactions during the first screening of Sci-Fi Horror Film Alien at the Odeon Theatre Leicester Square A woman scunches up her face in horror

Pictures taken during the first screening of Sci-Fi film Alien at the Odeon Theatre in Leicester Square showing the audience reaction to the film

Audiences reaction to original screening of Alien in the Odeon Theatre Leicester Square A woman covers her face in fear

English oak tree (Quercus robur) under stars of the Milk Way, Brecon Beacons National Park, International Dark Sky Preserve, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK

Dead trees and milky way, La Pampa, Patagonia, Argentina

Milky Way over an English oak tree (Quercus robur), at night, Brecon Beacons National Park International Dark Sky Preserve, Wales UK, December

Quiver tree forest (Aloe dichotoma) at night with stars and the Milky Way, Keetmanshoop, Namibia

Milky Way rising over the south wall of the Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA. November 1 2015. Composite image

Andromeda (M31) with its two syster galaxies (M32 and M110) Eastern Colorado. 8 November 2015. Taken with digital focus stacking

The Witch Head Nebula, IC 2118. If you reverse the image 180 degrees, you can readily see the profile of the witch, not so recognizable upside down

Night sky over Loch Morlich with star trails, Cairngorms National Park, Cairngorms, Scotland, UK, September 2015

Quiver trees (Aloe dichotoma) with the Milky Way at night, Keetmanshoop, Namibia

Quiver tree (Aloidendron dichotomum) at night with milky way visible in the sky, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia

Dramatic night sky with Northern Lights over frozen trees covered with snow, Riisitunturi National Park, Posio, Lapland, Finland

Quiver tree (Aloe dichotoma) with the Milky Way at night, and light pollution from town in the distance, Keetmanshoop, Namibia. Colours accentuated digitally

Astrophotography- English Oak Tree (Quercus robur) under stars of the Milky Way, Brecon Beacons National Park, International Dark Sky Preserve, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, August

Study At Universe
Al Barizi

Woman and Galaxy
Al Barizi

The Launch
Treechild

Cosmic Web
Mystic Number

Planet Wood
Mystic Number

Mars Hiking
Al Barizi

Jupiter setting over Mount Moran as a half moon illuminates the mountains and frozen lake below, Grand Teton National Park, USA. January 2022

Snowcapped peak of Chimborazo volcano at night with part of the Milkyway visible in sky above, Chimborazo National Park, Chimborazo, Ecuador. August, 2022

The Moon (wood engraving)
1730033 The Moon (wood engraving) by Beham, Hans Sebald (1500-50) (School of); (add.info.: Planets the Moon wood engraving 16th century German school of Hans Sebald Beham)

The planet Jupiter (wood engraving)
1729624 The planet Jupiter (wood engraving) by Beham, Hans Sebald (1500-50) (School of); (add.info.: The planets Jupiter wood engraving 16th century German school of Hans Sebald Beham)

Earthly paradise with the original sin, 1612, (oil on canvas)
7129360 Earthly paradise with the original sin, 1612, (oil on canvas) by Brueghel, Jan the Elder (1568-1625); Galleria Doria Pamphilj, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Earthly paradise with the original sin)

Earthly paradise, 1568-1576, (painting)
7129336 Earthly paradise, 1568-1576, (painting) by Bassano, Jacopo (Jacopo da Ponte) (1510-92); Galleria Doria Pamphilj, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Earthly paradise, 1568-1576, Jacopo da Ponte)

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"Exploring the Depths of Outer Space: A Journey into the Eternal Unknown" Embarking on a cosmic adventure, we delve into the vast expanse of outer space, where astronomy unveils its most dramatic secrets. From the Cassini spacecraft orbiting Saturn and Titan's enigmatic moon to witnessing Earthrise from the Moon itself, every moment is an everlasting spectacle. As we navigate through this mysterious globe of celestial wonders, NASA guides us towards breathtaking encounters with space phenomena that defy our understanding. Behold the awe-inspiring MACS J0717 galaxy cluster, a testament to balance in an otherwise chaotic universe. In Earth's orbit, a total eclipse of the Sun mesmerizes us with its ethereal beauty—a fleeting glimpse into eternity. Witnessing this spacial phenomenon reminds us of our insignificance in comparison to the grandeur that surrounds us. The Red Dwarf star flickers like a distant beacon amidst countless others, reminding us that even within infinite darkness lies eternal light. And as Vostok 1 soars through space, it symbolizes humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge beyond our earthly boundaries. Star trails paint a mesmerizing picture above Scots pine woodland in Glenfeshie—nature's own artwork blending seamlessly with cosmic artistry. The Pleiades or Seven Sisters constellation captivates from Eastern Colorado—an ethereal dance frozen in time against an endless backdrop. Yet amidst these wonders lie reminders of human impact; light pollution obscures nature's masterpiece alongside Quiver tree and Milky Way at night. It serves as both cautionary tale and call for preservation—a plea to safeguard what remains untouched by mankind's reach. Outer space beckons us with its irresistible allure—a realm where mystery intertwines with science and imagination takes flight. Let us embrace this eternal quest for knowledge as we explore uncharted territories beyond our blue planet—the final frontier awaits.