Semicircle Collection (#3)

A star going nova

Artists concept of an early Earth impact
A molten, infant Earth is impacted by an object about 10 miles in diameter, releasing 200 million times as much energy as the largest manmade explosion

View of Earth from space showing phytoplankton bloom between Iceland and the United Kingdom

View of Hurricane Frances on a partial view of Earth
September 1, 2004 - View of Hurricane Frances on a partial view of Earth

Artists concept of Pluto. In 1985 it was discovered that Pluto has an atmosphere, albeit a very tenuous one. Plutos atmosphere arises only when it approaches closer to the Sun during its highly

Alien worlds that orbit different types of stars. These planets belong to a system that is part of a small star cluster which illuminates nebulous gases

Illustration of the giant extrasolar planet 70 Virginis b
Extrasolar planet 70 Virginis b presides over the hot and airless terrain of a hypothetical moon. While it is not known if 70 Virginis b has rings, it is certainly possible

Half-moon

Ghostly glows of a truly dark Sky
A 180 degree panorama showing the zodiacal light (at right in the west), the Milky Way, the zodiacal band across the frame at top

Illustration of a double sunrise on twin worlds
Artists concept of twin worlds, but in different dimensions. These worlds orbit in opposite directions, and once every year the two worlds seem to touch, resulting in a double sunrise

Hudson Bay sea ice on November 14, 2005

Plan of garden with nine parterres, Daniel Marot I, print maker: Anonymous, after 1703 - before 1800

WORLD WAR I: MACHINE GUN. French machine gun with a semi-circular loading device during World War I. Photograph, 1914-1918

Picture No. 11072778
Semicircle Angelfish Pelican Head dive site, Horseshoe Bay, Nusa Kode, south Rinca Island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia. Semicircle Angelfish

GREEK ART. REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA. Illyrian City Theater. Third century BC. Remodeled
Greek Art. Albania, Vjose Valley, Byllis Ruins. Illyrian City Theater built in 3rd century BC. Remodeled during the Roman rule

Three slices of red onion, close up

Design for Woven Textile in grey and white. Charcoal on copy paper. Silver Studio. 1937

Diatoms, light micrograph C014 / 4675
Diatoms. Differential interference contrast micrograph of a group of Meridion circulare diatoms. Diatoms are a group of photosynthetic, single-celled algae containing about 10, 000 species

19th Century graphometer. A graphometer is a surveying instrument used for angle measurements. Made in 1850

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"Captivating Celestial Display: A Semicircle of Wonders" Witnessing the mesmerizing beauty of a semicircle, our gaze is drawn to the heavens above. From the summit of Gila National Wilderness, we are treated to an ethereal spectacle as celestial objects adorn the night sky. The Milky Way stretches across like a cosmic river, while zodiacal light adds its mystical glow. Intriguingly juxtaposed against this celestial backdrop is "Space Force Construction - Peinture de Lyubov Sergeyevna Popova. " This artwork by Popova, with its geometric shapes and vibrant colors, seems to echo the harmonious curves found in nature's own semicircles. As we shift our focus from the skies to earthly delights, we find ourselves gazing over the terrace at Hilles. Through a black and white photograph capturing timeless elegance, Country Houses of the Cotswolds reveals how even man-made structures can embrace graceful arcs. Delving further into history's embrace of curved forms, Flint tools from Gjera transport us back to early Bronze Age craftsmanship. These ancient artifacts bear witness to humanity's ingenuity in utilizing natural materials within circular designs. Nature itself showcases its artistic prowess through rainbows that grace our world with their ephemeral charm. Whether seen over a beach adorned with lifejackets and boats or spanning majestic mountains like Hohes Goell and Schneibstein near Nipton Road or even illuminating St. John the Baptist in radiant hues – rainbows never fail to inspire awe. The allure of circles extends beyond mere visual delight; it permeates various art forms throughout time. Robert Delaunay's "Formes circulaires, lune no 1" captures this fascination on canvas as he explores abstraction through circular motifs. Even architectural marvels have succumbed to circles' enchantment.