Taurus Collection (#4)

Crab Nebula in the constallation of Taurus. Creator: NASA
Crab Nebula in the constallation of Taurus. The Crab Nebula (Messier 1), a six-light-year-wide remnant of a supernova explosion, was discovered by English astronomer John Bevis in 1731

Open star cluster, the Pleiades in Taurus. Creator: NASA
Open star cluster, the Pleiades in Taurus. The Pleiades (also known as the Seven Sisters and Messier 45), are an open star cluster in the constellation of Taurus

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Highland Cow, standing in snow-covered heathland wearing Christmas hat with Christmas lights wrapped around horns. Digital manipulation Date:

Planisphaerii Coelestis Hemisphaerium Septentrionale, 1706
Planisphaerii Coelestis Hemisphaerium Septentrionale, from Atlas Coelestis, pub. 1706 (hand coloured engraving)

Constellation of Taurus, 1729. Plate 2 from Atlas Coelestis, by John Flamsteed (1646-1710), the first Astronomer Royal

Orient Express - The Overland Route to Cairo
The overland route to Egypt, the new wonder train which has brought Londoners within a weeks railway journey of Cairo by way of Calais, the Balkans, Aleppo, Beirut, Haifa and Kantara

Orient Express - Map of the Overland Route to Cairo
Eliminating the Mediterranean Voyage in the journey to Egypt - The Overland Route to Cairo. The Map of the overland route shows the train line through Western Europe through to Turkey

Black and White Illustration Taurus symbol

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Grey Nurse Shark - close-up of teeth (Carcharias taurus Cacharias taurus) Date:

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Grey Nurse / Sand Tiger / Ragged-tooth Shark - Shark has been killed with explosive head spear. (Carcharias taurus) Date:

The Bristol Taurus II installation on a Fairey Albacore

Taurus. Card Number 17 from Uranias Mirror, or A View of the Heavens, one of a set of 32 astronomical star chart cards engraved by Sidney Hall and published 1824

Taurus Poniatowski, Serpentarius, Scutum Sobiesky, and Serpens. Card Number 12 from Uranias Mirror, or A View of the Heavens

Illustration depicting the 12 Zodiac signs, 15th century
Illustration depicting the 12 Zodiac signs

Taurus front legs elevation Sic fox non vobis
Taurus with front legs on an elevation Sic fox non vobis / Si quid melius videris (series title on object) Black ornaments (series title)

April Taurus
April/Taurus

Farm Animals Milking Buttermaking Zodiacal Sign
Farm Animals, Milking, and Buttermaking; Zodiacal Sign of Taurus; Workshop of the Master of James IV of Scotland (Flemish, before 1465 - about 1541); Ghent

Man Carrying Leafy Branch Zodiacal Sign Taurus
A Man Carrying Leafy Branch; Zodiacal Sign of Taurus; Master of the Lee Hours (Flemish, active about 1450 - 1470); Ghent (probably), Belgium; about 1450 - 1455; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Woman Kneeling Garden Zodiacal Sign Taurus Tours
A Woman Kneeling in a Garden; Zodiacal Sign of Taurus; Tours, France; about 1480 - 1485; Tempera colors, gold, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 16.4 x 11.6 cm (6 7, 16 x 4 9, 16 in.)

Zodiacal Sign Taurus Engelberg Switzerland third quarter
Zodiacal Sign of Taurus; Engelberg, Switzerland; third quarter of 13th century; Tempera colors and gold leaf on parchment; Leaf: 21.6 x 15.6 cm (8 1, 2 x 6 1, 8 in.)

Mercury Zodiacal Sign Taurus Hildesheim Germany
Mercury (?); Zodiacal Sign of Taurus; Hildesheim, Germany; probably 1170s; Tempera colors, gold leaf, silver leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 28.2 × 18.9 cm (11 1, 8 × 7 7, 16 in.)

Crab Nebula

Railway construction at Belemedik, Turkey -- part of the Berlin-Baghdad railway. Date: circa 1915

Antique illustration on yellow aged paper: zodiac astrology constellations (series 1)
Antique illustration on yellow aged paper: zodiac astrology constellations (series of 12)

The Pleiades, Taurus and Orion with Jupiter over Doyle, Argentina
The Pleiades, Taurus and Orion with Jupiter as a guest, Doyle, Argentina

ZODIAC: TAURUS, 1482. Taurus, the bull. Zodiacal woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

ALLEGORY OF VENUS, 1496. Personification of Venus, star of love, gaiety and music. Woodcut from Nicolas Le Rouges Le grant kalendrier et compost des bergieres, Troyes, France, 1496

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Cachena Cattle - portrait of adult in field Galicia, Spain (Bos taurus) Date:

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Cachena Cattle - adult male walking in field Galicia, Spain (Bos taurus) Date:

Bristol Taurus II radial installation on Bristol Type 148B, K6552

ZODIAC SIGN: TAURUS, 1716. Drawing from a Hebrew book about the Jewish calendar, Sefer Evronot, Halberstadt, Germany, 1716

Revolutionary Group - Young Turk Revolution
Young Turk Revolution. Men/chiefs/army from Taurus (Eastern Turkey) pictured the during revolution with their leader Schoud ja-i-Nizam

Black Highland Steer Highland Wildlife Park, Kincraig, Kingussie, Inverness-shire, Scotland
MAB-3 Black Highland Cow - Steer / Male Highland Wildlife Park, Kincraig, Kingussie, Inverness-shire, Scotland, UK Bos taurus Castrated male Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal

Triumph of Venus and Sign of Taurus, scenes from Month of April, ca 1470, by Francesco del Cossa
XAL884876 Triumph of Venus and Sign of Taurus, scenes from Month of April, ca 1470, by Francesco del Cossa (ca 1435-1477), fresco, east wall, Hall of the Months, Palazzo Schifanoia (Palace of Joy)

April Postcard by Joseph Speybrouck. 1928, April Postcard by Joseph Speybrouck

Five unpolished emerald rocks, close up

April (from the series The Seasons ), late 16th or early 17th century. Artist: Leandro Bassano
April (from the series The Seasons ), late 16th or early 17th century. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Tula, Russia

Taurus, The Bull, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

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Highland Bullock, South Uist, Outer Hebrides. Date:

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Highland Bullock, South Uist, Outer Hebrides. Date:

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Highland cattle cow grazing on flield Scotland, United Kingdom Date:

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Highland cattle cow grazing on flield Scotland, United Kingdom Date:

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Cattle cow grazing Scotland, United Kingdom. Date:

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Cattle calf grazing Scotland, United Kingdom. Date:

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Cattle cattle grazing Scotland, United Kingdom. Date:

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Cattle bull and calf grazing Scotland, United Kingdom. Date:

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Cattle cow grazing Scotland, United Kingdom. Date:

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Cattle cow grazing Scotland, United Kingdom. Date:

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Taurus, the celestial bull, is a constellation that has captivated stargazers for centuries. In the vast expanse of the night sky, Taurus stands out with its distinctive shape and mesmerizing cosmic wonders. One of these wonders is the Crab Nebula (M1), a remnant of a supernova explosion observed in 1054 AD. This composite image showcases its intricate details, revealing layers upon layers of interstellar gas and dust. From an Earthly perspective, we witness breathtaking views like the Earth view of Venus accompanied by the serene presence of our Moon. The Pleiades star cluster also graces our vision within Taurus' boundaries, illuminating the darkness with its sparkling beauty. Within this constellation lies Merope star and nebulosity, where stellar birth takes place amidst vibrant clouds of gas and dust. It serves as a reminder that even in seemingly desolate spaces, new life emerges. Artistic expressions have also paid homage to Taurus throughout history. A fresco from Villa Farnese in Caprarola depicts this zodiac sign among other constellations; it dates back to 1575 when astrology held great significance in people's lives. Similarly, artist Paul Limbourg captured Taurus during April between 1412-1416 - showcasing how ancient civilizations revered these celestial formations. Even advertisements have found inspiration in Taurus' allure. The Simplon-Orient Express advertises their luxurious train journey through an association with this magnificent constellation - symbolizing adventure under shimmering stars. Speaking of stars, gazing into southwest New Mexico's night sky reveals a panorama filled with celestial marvels: The Milky Way stretches across like a river of light while zodiacal light adds an ethereal glow to our surroundings. Taurus encompasses not only astronomical phenomena but also artistic interpretations and human connections throughout time. Its grandeur reminds us to look up at nightfall and appreciate the vastness of our universe, where beauty and mystery intertwine.