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Planets Collection (#10)

Exploring the Vast Cosmos: Unveiling the Mysteries Gazing at a Flat Earth Map: A thought-provoking depiction of our world as a plane, challenging conventional beliefs

Background imagePlanets Collection: BLUNT / VENUS CROSSES SUN

BLUNT / VENUS CROSSES SUN
The transit of Venus over the Suns disc. Date: 1849

Background imagePlanets Collection: PTOLEMAIC SYSTEM /

PTOLEMAIC SYSTEM /
Plan of the Heavens, showing Ptolemys explanation for the eccentric movement of the Sun round the Earth, in relation to the Fixed Stars and Planets Date: 17th century

Background imagePlanets Collection: Futuristic telescope for astronomy

Futuristic telescope for astronomy
An astronomer at work, using a futuristic machine that will display the stars and planets on a table top. Date: 1899

Background imagePlanets Collection: MS 2a Astron 1, fol 5. 2 Astrological chart depicting Wednesday (vellum)

MS 2a Astron 1, fol 5. 2 Astrological chart depicting Wednesday (vellum)
BAL211853 MS 2a Astron 1, fol 5.2 Astrological chart depicting Wednesday (vellum) by German School; Gesamthochschul Bibliothek, Kassel, Germany; out of copyright

Background imagePlanets Collection: Earth From Space Centered On East Africa

Earth From Space Centered On East Africa

Background imagePlanets Collection: Long exposure of stars above a rock bridge in the Eastern Pyrenees. Alta Cerdanya

Long exposure of stars above a rock bridge in the Eastern Pyrenees. Alta Cerdanya, Languedoc-Roussillion, France

Background imagePlanets Collection: Total eclipse of the Moon 9 January 2001. Worcestershire, UK

Total eclipse of the Moon 9 January 2001. Worcestershire, UK

Background imagePlanets Collection: Solar system orbit diagram, digital illustration

Solar system orbit diagram, digital illustration

Background imagePlanets Collection: Neptune with rings, illustration

Neptune with rings, illustration

Background imagePlanets Collection: Voyager 2 and Neptune, artwork C017 / 7377

Voyager 2 and Neptune, artwork C017 / 7377
Voyager 2 and Neptune. Computer artwork of the Voyager 2 spacecraft approaching the planet Neptune. Voyager 2 is a space probe launched by NASA on 20th August 1977 to study the outer Solar System

Background imagePlanets Collection: Voyager 1 passes into interstellar space C017 / 0679

Voyager 1 passes into interstellar space C017 / 0679
Voyager 1 passes into interstellar space. Computer artwork showing the location of the spacecraft Voyager 1 on 25th August 2012. This is when it was believed to have entered interstellar space

Background imagePlanets Collection: Flat Earth Puzzle

Flat Earth Puzzle
The Puzzled Cleric - torn between his faith and science - how can he reconcile what God (via the Bible) tells him and what the scientists tell him about the Earth ? Date: 1895

Background imagePlanets Collection: Flat Earth Magazine

Flat Earth Magazine
A typical issue of the Flat Earth Societys journal, The Earth not a Globe Review which also argues that universal gravitation is a delusion. Date: December 1896

Background imagePlanets Collection: Artwork of the solar system with planetary orbits

Artwork of the solar system with planetary orbits
Solar system. Artwork of the solar system, showing the paths (blue lines) of the nine planets as they orbit around the Sun

Background imagePlanets Collection: Voyager spacecraft, stereo image

Voyager spacecraft, stereo image
Voyager spacecraft, stereo artwork. Two Voyager spacecraft (one shown here) were launched in 1977, taking advantage of a rare alignment of the giant outer planets that made it possible to visit them

Background imagePlanets Collection: Big Bang origin of the Universe, artwork

Big Bang origin of the Universe, artwork
Our Universe today and the Big Bang. The base of the funnel (lower right) represents the origin of the universe in the Big Bang

Background imagePlanets Collection: Enclosed planet earth as perceived by Cosmas

Enclosed planet earth as perceived by Cosmas
The enclosed planet earth as perceived by Cosmas, with the planet in the form of a tabernacle

Background imagePlanets Collection: Earths Interior

Earths Interior
A cross-section of the planet, showing the central fire and the huge internal lakes which drain from the oceans

Background imagePlanets Collection: A Philosopher Lecturing on the Orrery. From a print by William Pether

A Philosopher Lecturing on the Orrery. From a print by William Pether, after a painting by Joseph Wright of Derby. 18th century

Background imagePlanets Collection: Half moon illuminated in a dark sky

Half moon illuminated in a dark sky with details of the surface; South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England

Background imagePlanets Collection: View of Saturn from the surface of Mars

View of Saturn from the surface of Mars, a composite image

Background imagePlanets Collection: View of Saturn and moon and satellite from the surface of Mars

View of Saturn and moon and satellite from the surface of Mars
ViView of Saturn and moon and satellite from the surface of Mars, a composite image

Background imagePlanets Collection: Life on Mars

Life on Mars
Alien having a barbecue on the surface of Mars, a composite image

Background imagePlanets Collection: View of Venus and moon from the surface of Mars

View of Venus and moon from the surface of Mars, a composite image

Background imagePlanets Collection: Engraving depicting a rocket being fired towards the moon, 20th century

Engraving depicting a rocket being fired towards the moon, 20th century
Engraving depicting a rocket being fired towards the moon

Background imagePlanets Collection: Illustration depicting an armillary sphere, 16th century

Illustration depicting an armillary sphere, 16th century
Illustration depicting an armillary sphere

Background imagePlanets Collection: Composite image of a boy touching the moon with a truck full of planets

Composite image of a boy touching the moon with a truck full of planets
Composite image of a boy standing on a ladder touching the moon with a pickup truck full of planets at the edge of the ocean

Background imagePlanets Collection: Woman standing globe surrounded sun moon stars

Woman standing globe surrounded sun moon stars
Woman standing on a globe surrounded by the sun, moon, stars and planets The Hidden Well, Treckt our mind, globe, stars in the firmament, Jan Luyken (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1687, paper

Background imagePlanets Collection: Lantern slide depicting four planets Astronomical lantern

Lantern slide depicting four planets Astronomical lantern
Lantern slide depicting four planets, Astronomical lantern slides, Hand-colored collodion, ca. 1880, Slide identified by markings at top of wooden frame: 23 28 21 20

Background imagePlanets Collection: 1930s Diagram Of The Eight Great Planets On A Uniform Scale, The Phases Of The Moon

1930s Diagram Of The Eight Great Planets On A Uniform Scale, The Phases Of The Moon, The Eclipses Of The Sun And Moon And The Earths Orbit (The Seasons)

Background imagePlanets Collection: Ploughed Field, Potato Field, Ireland

Ploughed Field, Potato Field, Ireland

Background imagePlanets Collection: Mars Aerial View

Mars Aerial View

Background imagePlanets Collection: The Red Planet

The Red Planet

Background imagePlanets Collection: Globe And Continents Displayed With Colored Water

Globe And Continents Displayed With Colored Water

Background imagePlanets Collection: The relation of man, the microcosm with the universe, the macrocosm, showing the spheres of the Sun

The relation of man, the microcosm with the universe, the macrocosm, showing the spheres of the Sun, Moon and planets and the hierarchy of angels, archangels

Background imagePlanets Collection: Keplers explanation of the structure of the planetary system, 1619. Johannes Keppler

Keplers explanation of the structure of the planetary system, 1619. Johannes Keppler (1571-1630) used the five regular polyhedra between the spheres of the planets in the diagram of his explanation

Background imagePlanets Collection: Spectacular Super Blue Blood Moon Over Perth

Spectacular Super Blue Blood Moon Over Perth
The rare super Blue Blood Moon as seen from Perth Western Australia 31st January 2018. The red appearance is caused by the light filtering and bending properties of our atmosphere

Background imagePlanets Collection: Total solar eclipse in England, 1927

Total solar eclipse in England, 1927
Diagram explaining the science behind the solar eclipse due to be witnessed in England on 29 June 1927. This was to be the first total solar eclipse seen in England for 200 years. 1927

Background imagePlanets Collection: The Astrarium of Giovanni Dondi (1318-1388)

The Astrarium of Giovanni Dondi (1318-1388). Used to determine the position of planets according to he Ptolemaic theory of the Universe. National Museum of Science and Technology Leonardo da Vinci

Background imagePlanets Collection: Les Terres du Ciel - Camille Flammarion

Les Terres du Ciel - Camille Flammarion
Front cover - Les Terres du Ciel - Camille Flammarion. Date: 1884

Background imagePlanets Collection: Jupiters Sea of Lava by Scriven Bolton

Jupiters Sea of Lava by Scriven Bolton
With 100-mile mountains as waves - Jupiters Sea of Lava. An astronomers conception of the surface of Jupiter, the giant of the planets by Scriven Bolton, the well-known astronomer-artist. Date: 1923




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Exploring the Vast Cosmos: Unveiling the Mysteries Gazing at a Flat Earth Map: A thought-provoking depiction of our world as a plane, challenging conventional beliefs. The Orrery by Joseph Wright: Witnessing the intricate beauty of an 18th-century mechanical model showcasing planets in motion. Catalan Atlas, 14th Century: A captivating medieval map revealing early perceptions and knowledge about our celestial neighbors. Artistic Solar System Delight: Immerse yourself in mesmerizing artwork that brings to life the enchanting harmony of our planetary system. Marvels of Our Solar System: Behold the breathtaking diversity and splendor of each planet orbiting around our radiant Sun. Journey into Hollow Earth? Exploring intriguing theories surrounding what lies beneath Earth's surface and its potential mysteries. Celestial Symphony: Discovering the delicate dance between planets within our solar system, orchestrating cosmic harmony for eons. Moon Rising over Earth's Horizon: Capturing a magical moment where our lunar companion gracefully ascends above Earth's curvature. Challenging Perceptions with Flat Planet Depictions: Diving into alternative perspectives on how some envision Earth's shape throughout history. Enigmatic Mars Revealed through French Cartography: Unveiling an ancient map that unveils humanity's fascination with exploring distant red worlds. Beneath Our Feet - The Secrets Within Earth's Crust: Peering beneath the surface to uncover geological wonders shaping our dynamic planet. Embark on an awe-inspiring journey through time and space as we delve into these captivating glimpses into humanity’s understanding – from ancient maps depicting flat earth theories to modern interpretations unveiling stunning celestial landscapes within our solar system or even questioning what lies hidden beneath us. Explore diverse artistic representations, scientific discoveries, and philosophical ponderings that continue to fuel our curiosity about the vast cosmos.