Sciences Collection (#33)

Benelux countries, satellite image. North is at top. The Benelux Economic Union was established in 1958 in order to promote trade between the three member nations

Denmark from space
Photograph taken from space of Denmark. Along the west coast a line of off-shore sand-bars is clearly visible. Beyond the Jutland peninsula are the islands of Fyn

Digital world, artwork
Digital world. Composite artwork of the Earth superimposed with alphanumeric digits

Spain and Portugal. True-colour satellite image of the Iberian Peninsula of Spain and Portugal. North is at top. Water is blue, dense vegetation is green

Connected Earth. Conceptual computer artwork of Earth with its continents linked by a network of lines, representing global connections

Americas at night. Computer artwork of the Earth at night, centred on the Americas. North America is at top, South America is at bottom right. Urban areas are shown by clusters of bright lights

The Netherlands, satellite image
Benelux coutries, satellite image. North is at top. The Benelux Economic Union was established in 1958 in order to promote trade between the three member nations

Satellite picture of the world at night
Satellite image of the world at night. The white areas correspond to city lights, thus providing an accurate indicator of urbanisation from region to region

Africa. Computer artwork, based on a satellite image, of Africa. North is at top. Water is blue, vegetation is green and desert is yellow

Satellite image of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Earths limb
View of Earth from the Soviet Salyut-6 space station. Space shuttle wing is visible

Austria. True-colour satellite image of Austria. North is at top. Vegetation is green, snow is white and water is blue. Austria (darker in colour) is surrounded by Germany (north-west)

Southeast Asia, satellite image. North is at top. Southeast Asia is a sub region of Asia, lying south of China and east of India

True-colour satellite image of northern Scotland
Northern Scotland. Satellite image of northern Scotland. The colours approximate to natural tones. North is at top. The city of Inverness is at lower right

Sunset from space
Earth and Sun. Computer artwork of the Sun seen at the Earths limb

Pluto and Charon. Artwork of the planet Pluto and its moon Charon (right) seen from space. Pluto is the most distant planet from the Sun

France. True-colour satellite image of France (darker colours). North is at top. Water is blue, vegetation green and snow white

Storm system over Europe

Satellite image centred on Indian Ocean
False-colour satellite image of the Earth, centered on the Indian Ocean. The outline of the whole east coast of Africa may be seen, with the island of Madagascar lower left of centre

Lands End, UK, aerial image
Lands End, UK, aerial photograph. This headland is the westernmost point of mainland Great Britain. The site features several tourist attractions based around this feature

Middle East, satellite image
Middle East, satellite photograph. North is at top. The Middle East subcontinent is the cultural and geographical region of countries that occupy the divide between Eurasia and North Africa

Mexico from space
Mexico seen from space. North is at bottom. The large blue inlet at centre is the Gulf of California, also called the Sea of Cortez

The Earth held by a human hand
Earth held by a human hand. Conceptual composite image of the control humans have over the Earth

Whole Earth, showing Antartica, Africa and Arabia
The classic photograph of the whole Earth, taken from the Apollo 17 spacecraft in December 1972. It shows Antarctica, Africa & Arabia

Switzerland. True-colour satellite image of Switz- erland. North is at top. Water is blue, snow white and vegetation green

True-colour satellite image of Hampshire
Southern England. True-colour satellite image of southern England, showing the Isle of Wight (at bottom left), and the counties of Hampshire (at left)

GOES image of Hurricane Elena over Florida
Composite image of the Earths cloud patterns on 1 September, 1985, showing Hurricane Elena over the American state of Florida

Denmark, satellite image. North is at top. Denmark is located in northern Europe. Its only land border is with Germany in the south (shaded). Mainland Denmark is known as Jutland

North-eastern Europe. True-colour satellite image of north-eastern Europe. North is at top. Water is blue, vegetation is green and snow is white

False-colour IR weather map, Europe & N. Atlantic
False-colour IR weather map, Europe & N.Atlantic

British Isles from space
False-colour satellite image of the British Isles and north-west Europe captured on a relatively cloud-free day. The whole of the UK and Ireland is visible, as is part of France

Earth and nebulae. Computer artwork of the Earth with a nebula behind it. A nebula is a large cloud of gas and dust in space. They are often many light years across

Spain and France

Earth. Computer artwork, based on a satellite image, of Earth from space centred on North America. Water is blue, vegetation is green, desert is yellow and ice is white

Launch of Bhaskara-2 satellite
Launch of Bhaskara-2. A Cosmos-3M rocket blasts off from Kapustin Yar in Russia, carrying the Bhaskara-2 satellite. Bhaskara-2 was Indias second Earth observation satellite

Petrus Van Musschenbroek (1692 - 1761)
PETRUS VAN MUSSCHENBROEK Petrus Van Musschenbroek, Dutch mathematician and physicist (Leiden, 1692 - 1761). Inventor of the Leyden bottle, the first electric capacitor

Nikolai Semyonov, Soviet chemist
Nikolai Nikolayevich Semyonov (1896-1986), Russian-Soviet chemist Nobel Laureate. Semyonov was born at Saratov and educated at the University of Petrograd

French Academy of Sciences, 17th century
French Academy of Sciences. Scientists gathered in one of the collection rooms (cabinets) of the French Royal Academy of Sciences in the Louvre, Paris

16th Century Plan of Milan
16th century plan of Milan. Details from the map of

16th Century Galleon
16th century galleon in the Gulf of Porto. Detail from a map of Corsica in the Gallery of Maps in the Vatican Museum. These maps were commissioned between 1578

Crescent Moon from Earth orbit, artwork
Crescent Moon from Earth orbit, computer artwork. The non-sunlit Earth-facing parts of the Moon are being illuminated by sunlight reflected from the Earth, a phenomenon known as Earthshine

Aurora Borealis from Earth and space
Aurora borealis from Earth and space. Two images of the aurora borealis (northern lights) taken in Finland (bottom left and right), and one taken from the International Space Station (ISS, top)

Scientific calculator. This electronic device can be used to carry out advanced mathematical calculations, and can also be programmed to carry out series of calculations

Avalanche defences, Switzerland
Avalanche defences (horizontal dark lines) on a mountainside in eastern Switzerland. The barriers are designed to reduce the strength of avalanches

The Royal Albert Hall, London, 1867
Engraving showing the exterior of a design for the Royal Albert Hall of Arts and Sciences, London, 1867

The Opening of the Royal Albert Hall, London, 1871
Engraving showing the exterior of the Royal Albert Hall of Arts and Sciences on the day that it was opened by Queen Victoria, March 1871

Science Exhibition 1930
LIEGE, BELGIUM Exhibition of Grande Industrie, Sciences & Applications

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"Exploring the Wonders of Sciences: From Whole Earth to Beyond" Witness the breathtaking beauty of our planet with the iconic Blue Marble 2000 image, capturing the entirety of Earth in one mesmerizing view. Apollo 17's photograph of our whole earth from space reminds us of humanity's small yet significant place in the vastness of the universe. Discover a bird's-eye perspective with a satellite image showcasing the stunning British Isles, highlighting their unique geographical features and natural splendor. Unveil ancient wisdom through The Emerald Tablet, also known as Smaragdine Table or Tabula Smaragdina, an enigmatic text that holds secrets about alchemy and metaphysics. Journey back in time with Durer's world map from 1515, marveling at how early cartographers envisioned our planet before modern scientific advancements. Explore Science Allegorised, where art meets knowledge as intricate illustrations depict various branches of science and their interconnectedness. Experience awe-inspiring moments like never before with Earthrise - a captivating sight witnessed by astronauts above the moon's surface that forever changed our perception of home. Immerse yourself in history through a 16th-century plan of Florence, offering insights into both urban development and scientific progress during Renaissance times. Illuminate your nightscape curiosity with a satellite image revealing North America glowing under city lights – showcasing human activity across this vast continent after sunset. Travel through time and geography with a meticulously detailed 17th-century map depicting Europe’s diverse regions while reflecting evolving political boundaries and cultural identities. Dive into nature's wonders as you explore northwest Scotland through a true-color satellite image – unveiling its rugged landscapes, pristine lochs, and untamed beauty from above. Study topography like never before using an intricately crafted relief map showcasing United Kingdom and Eire – a tangible representation of the land's elevations and features.