Stratosphere Collection (#2)

Jet stream cirrus clouds C016 / 5818
Jet stream cirrus clouds over a snowy landscape. Cirrus clouds are found at altitudes of over 5 kilometres. They consist of tiny ice crystals blown by the wind into wispy cloud shapes

Atomic burst over Nagasaki, 1945
Atomic burst over Nagasaki, coloured image. On 9th August 1945, during World War II, a US bomber dropped the Fat Man atomic bomb over Nagasaki, Japan

Stratospheric Flight
These two aviators are preparing for a flight in the stratosphere, for which they will need the equivalent of divers suits to withstand the lack of breathable air

War in the stratosphere by G. H. Davis
War in the stratosphere: some problems presented by the enigma of flight miles above the earth during the Second World War. The immediate and vital concern of flying experts all over the world

Topographical Land Sea Sky Earth Globe, Antique 1871 Illustration
Color stock photo of an antique illustration of a topographical earth globe showing land, sea and sky examples. Salvaged from an 1871 geography book

Charles and Robert brothers balloon
Antique illustration of Charles and Robert brothers balloon

Giffard airship
Henri Giffard hydrogen-filled airship, from 1852

Illustration showing how industrial pollution and car fumes contribute to global warming

Puffin on a cliff
In St Kilda, Scotland

Ancient village in St Kilda
The Main Street in the village in Hirta, with abandoned houses and cleits

The northern Light at Kirkjufell, Iceland
The northern Light at mountain Kirkjufell with waterfall, Iceland

Silhouette of a solitary tree on the top of a mountain with crepuscular light
In the spring night in the mountains of the Nature reserve of the saw Mariola in Bocairent, Valencian Community, Spain

Mountain Beam of Light
Beam of light of a lantern towards the night sky on the top of a mountain Natural Park of the Sierra Mariola in Bocairent, Valencia, Spain

Ancient monument of medieval epoch in the shape of cross, illuminated by the moonlight
Monument with a cross of the 17th century to the suburbs of Bocairents Villa, these crosses were putting near the ways of accesses to the Villa. People placed in the Valencian Community, Spain

Top of a rocky mountain with a great tree in the summit, with a sky of clouds of orange color
Person with a flashlight beam in the field. Natural Park of the Sierra Mariola in Bocairent. Spain

Night landscape with orange clouds of a great tree on a hill
Natural Park of the Sierra Mariola in Bocairent. Spain

Ruins of abandoned convent one night with blue sky and the full moon
Convent abandoned of the Monks Servitas, construction in ruins of the 18th century. Las Cuevas de CaAnart, Aragon, Sapin

Diagram of the transparency of Earths atmosphere to different types of radiation
Diagram illustrating the transparency of Earths atmosphere to different types of radiation

A diagram illustrating the parts of Earths atmosphere

Sectioned model of the Earths structure and atmosphere

Earths atmosphere, artwork
Earths atmosphere. Computer artwork showing the different levels of the Earths atmosphere. From top to bottom these are: exosphere (600km), thermosphere (80km), mesosphere (50km), ozone layer

Polar mesospheric clouds, ISS image. Photograph of polar mesospheric clouds from the northern hemisphere taken by astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS)

SpaceLiner transport, artwork C016 / 6384
SpaceLiner transport. Artwork of the suborbital, hypersonic passenger transport being studied by the SART (Space Launcher Systems Analysis) group at the German Aerospace Centre (DLR)

SpaceLiner transport, artwork C016 / 6385
SpaceLiner transport. Artwork of the suborbital, hypersonic passenger transport being studied by the SART (Space Launcher Systems Analysis) group at the German Aerospace Centre (DLR)

SpaceLiner transport, artwork C016 / 6383
SpaceLiner transport. Artwork of the suborbital, hypersonic passenger transport being studied by the SART (Space Launcher Systems Analysis) group at the German Aerospace Centre (DLR)

Felix Baumgartner on a screen in the Red Bull Stratos missions Flight Control Centre during his record-breaking jump on 14th October 2012

Felix Baumgartner jumping from capsule
Felix Baumgartner jumping from his capsule. Screens in the Red Bull Stratos missions Flight Control Centre broadcasting Felix Baumgartners record-breaking jump on 14th October 2012

Felix Baumgartner ascending in balloon
Felix Baumgartner ascending in a capsule hung from a helium balloon on 14th October 2012. The capsule climbed to an altitude of 39, 045 meters, before Baumgartner jumped out

Felix Baumgartners balloon and capsule being put into place for launch on 14th October 2012. The capsule climbed to an altitude of 39, 045 meters, before Baumgartner jumped out

Felix Baumgartner landing after freefall
Felix Baumgartner landing his parachute after jumping to Earth from an altitude of 39, 045 meters. During the jump he was in freefall for four minutes and twenty seconds

Thunderstorms, space shuttle image C016 / 3867
Thunderstorms. Space shuttle image of multiple thunderstorm cells (lower frame and at upper right) in Earths atmosphere. This view is from the space shuttle Discovery

Earths atmosphere, diagram
Earths atmosphere. Block diagram showing altitude in kilometres (km) and phenomena observed in Earths atmosphere. This profile ranges from ground level (at the Ganges Plain and Tibetan Plateau)

Southern hawker dragonfly
Aircraft contrail. Aircraft contrails are artificial clouds formed from frozen water droplets from the exhaust of the engines of an aircraft

Death in Stratosphere
DEATH IN THE STRATOSPHERE (Henry J Kostkos) Explorers encounter alarming wildlife up there : the heroine, dressed for golf, defends her spacecraft Date: 1937

High altitude passenger plane, artwork
High altitude passenger plane. Computer artwork of a passenger plane flying above the stratosphere. At this height, passengers are able to view the curvature of the Earth and the darkness of space

USSR-1 high-altitude balloon, 1933
USSR-1 high-altitude balloon, after take-off. This Soviet balloon set a world record altitude in October 1933, reaching the stratosphere and a height of 18, 514 metres

Ozone hole, September 2001
Antarctic ozone hole. Coloured satellite image of reduced atmospheric ozone levels around Antarctica (lower centre, darkest blue) on 17 September 2001

Earths atmosphere. Computer artwork of the Earth with half of its atmosphere removed. The atmosphere is a layer of gases surrounding the planet

Noctilucent clouds, seen from the International Space Station (ISS). These clouds (white streaks across centre) are very thin and form high above the Earth at heights of 75-90 kilometres

Antarctic ozone hole, 2006
Antarctic ozone hole. Coloured satellite image of the reduced atmospheric ozone layer over Antarctica on 13th September 2007

Ozone hole 2000
Antarctic ozone depletion. Coloured satellite map of atmospheric ozone in the southern hemisphere on September 6 2000. The ozone hole (yellow) over Antarctica (dark yellow)

Zero-G Airbus aircraft, artwork

Global methane concentration, 2004
Global methane concentration. Map showing the concentration of methane (CH4) gas in the stratosphere (about 10-50 kilometres in altitude) on 25th July 2004

SOFIA airborne observatory in flight
SOFIA - the flying 2, 7m mirror observatory onboard an Boeing 7747 SP. The first light pictures were taken on May 26, 2010 of planet Jupiter and M82 galaxy

Soviet jet engine, 1969
Soviet jet engine. Museum display diagram of a cross-section through the engine of a Soviet semi-jet stratospheric aeroplane

Earths atmosphere and solar radiation. Computer artwork of the effect of the Earths atmosphere on solar radiation. Shown here are the three lowest levels (blue rectangles) of the Earths atmosphere

Sunset from Earth orbit, seen from the International Space Station (ISS). The glow of the setting Sun is lighting up the atmosphere (blue)

Space shuttle over Earths horizon. Photograph of the space shuttle Endeavour taken by astronauts on board the International Space Station

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"Reaching New Heights: Exploring the Stratosphere" The Stratosphere, located in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America, is not just a renowned hotel and casino but also a term that holds significant scientific and historical value. From the iconic Sahara Las Vegas to the captivating sights of St Kilda cleits in Scotland, this caption takes you on a journey through various stratospheric wonders. As night falls over Las Vegas, the dazzling lights of downtown illuminate the sky alongside the towering presence of the Stratosphere. A symbol of both entertainment and exploration, it reminds us that there is more beyond what meets the eye. Looking back at history, we witness pivotal moments like Felix Baumgartner's mother Eva watching him embark on his record-breaking jump from space. This feat echoes earlier achievements such as NASA's Space Shuttle Endeavour soaring above Earth in 2010 or humanity's first ascent into the stratosphere captured in an evocative black-and-white photograph from May 28th, 1931. Intriguingly named "Stratosphere Explorers, " individuals throughout time have dared to venture into this mysterious realm. Vladimir Grigoryevich Yung's depiction of The Stratosphere Balloon in 1935 transports us back to an era where curiosity knew no bounds. Even at great heights within our atmosphere lies beauty unseen by many. Clouds floating gracefully at 39, 000 feet north of Stavanger offer a glimpse into nature's artistry as seen from aboard a DC-8 plane. Lastly, we are reminded that humans have long sought ways to explore this ethereal domain with photographs capturing travellers venturing an astonishing 14 miles up into the stratosphere during their expedition in 1935. The concept encompasses not only physical locations but also human ambition and scientific progress.