Sciences Collection (#34)

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

Albert Hall / Iln / Opened
The opening of the Royal Albert Hall of arts and sciences by the Queen

Statue of Charles Darwin outside Public Library, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Whale shark researcher snorkelling underwater with Whale Shark
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Whale shark researcher and Whale Shark, Rhincodon typus, Mahe, Seychelles, Indian Ocean
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Sandhoppers in collecting jar, A level students doing a sandhopper survey, Castle Bay, Dale, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK
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A level students doing a sandhopper survey Talitrus saltator, Castle Bay, Dale, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK
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A level students doing a sandhopper survey, Castle Bay, Dale, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK, Europe
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Scalloped hammerhead shark pup, Sphyrna lewini, kept for research, Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology, Kaneohe, Hawaii
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Graduate student dissects hammerhead shark pup, Sphyrna lewini, Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology, Kaneohe, Oahu
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Research scientist catching stingray, Kaneohe bay, Oahu, Hawaii
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Research scientist Lori Davis holds hammerhead shark pup, Sphyrna lewini, Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology, Kaneohe
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Research scientists taking hook off hammerhead shark pup, Sphyrna lewini, Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology, Kaneohe
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Tank with hundreds of tilapia, Oreochromis mossambicus, Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology, Kaneohe, Oahu
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Scalloped hammerhead shark pups, Sphyrna lewini, kept for research, Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology, Kaneohe, Oahu
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Scalloped hammerhead shark pups (c ) at Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology Sphyrna lewini, Kaneohe, Oahu, Hawaii (N)
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The Arctic, night-day satellite image
Asia, night-day satellite image. This composite image of the Earth is set against a background of stars, and is centred on the continent of Asia. North is at top

South America at night
South America, satellite image

Australia at night, satellite image from space

Afghanistan and surroundings, coloured satellite image. North is at top. Vegetation is green, deserts are pink, mountains are grey, water is dark blue, snow/ice is light blue, and borders are black

North America, satellite image
North America. Satellite image of the Earth, set against a background of stars, centred on the continent of North America. North is at top. Clouds (white) are seen in the atmosphere

Arabian Sea, satellite image
Arabian Sea. Satellite image of the Earth centred on the Arabian Sea and western India. Clouds and Arctic ice (top) are white, oceans are blue and land is green and brown

The Americas, satellite image
The Americas. Satellite image of the Earth centred on the Caribbean Islands, with North America at upper left and South America at bottom

Northern Asia and the Arctic. Satellite image of the Earth centred on Siberia, with the North Pole at upper centre. Clouds and Arctic sea ice are white, oceans are blue and land is green and brown

Dry cracked muddy farmland with single shoot of wheat or barley
HAR-96 Dry cracked muddy farmland with single shoot of wheat or barley Anthony Harrison Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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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.