Meteors Collection

Solar System, artwork
Solar System. Artwork of Earths solar system, showing the planets and other objects that orbit the Sun (upper right). The separations of the orbits are not shown to scale

Meteor shower, artwork
Meteor shower. Computer artwork of trees silhouetted against a meteor shower in the night sky. Meteor tracks, also known as falling or shooting stars

Galaxies Reflection
Toby Harriman

A disintegrating meteor, seen in 570 AD
5310232 A disintegrating meteor, seen in 570 AD; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting a disintegrating meteor, seen in 570 AD. Dated 15th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Engraving depicting the recovery of a meteorite which fell at Hatford, near Oxford. Dated 17th Century
UIG5426088 Engraving depicting the recovery of a meteorite which fell at Hatford, near Oxford. Dated 17th Century; UIG.

Engraving depicting the exterior of the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, an observatory situated on a hill in Greenwich
UIG5426086 Engraving depicting the exterior of the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, an observatory situated on a hill in Greenwich Park, overlooking the River Thames. Dated 19th Century; UIG.

Engraving depicting a meteor shower over Niagara Falls. Dated 19th Century
UIG5426065 Engraving depicting a meteor shower over Niagara Falls. Dated 19th Century; UIG.

Engraving depicting a meteor shower as observed by Andrew Ellicott. Andrew Ellicott (1754-1820) an American surveyor
UIG5426107 Engraving depicting a meteor shower as observed by Andrew Ellicott. Andrew Ellicott (1754-1820) an American surveyor. Dated 18th Century; UIG.

Engraving depicting a meteor shower observed from Boston in 1872. Dated 19th Century
UIG5426085 Engraving depicting a meteor shower observed from Boston in 1872. Dated 19th Century; UIG.

A representation of the meteor seen at Paddington about 12 minutes before 11 o'clock
7341590 A representation of the meteor seen at Paddington about 12 minutes before 11 o'clock, on the evening of the 11 February 1850, 1850 (mezzotint) by Wyatt

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8669820 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bolide meteor fireball explosion at Quenngouck, India on december 27th, 1857
7295225 Bolide meteor fireball explosion at Quenngouck, India on december 27th, 1857, according to a drawing by Lieutenant Ailesbury. (book "The Sky" by A)

Engraving depicting the great daylight bolide of 1886. Dated 19th Century
UIG5426103 Engraving depicting the great daylight bolide of 1886. Dated 19th Century; UIG.

A meteor shower of 103 BC
5309976 A meteor shower of 103 BC; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting a meteor shower of 103 BC shown as swords, pikes and battleaxes, Basel, Switzerland)

Engraving depicting the Leonids meteor shower, which was associated with the comet Tempel-Tuttle
5309303 Engraving depicting the Leonids meteor shower, which was associated with the comet Tempel-Tuttle, as seen over Niagara Falls in 1833

Engraving depicting an ancient meteor shower shown as fiery lances. Dated 16th Century
UIG5426106 Engraving depicting an ancient meteor shower shown as fiery lances. Dated 16th Century; UIG.

Engraving depicting the Leonids meteor shower, which was associated with the comet Tempel-Tuttle
5309420 Engraving depicting the Leonids meteor shower, which was associated with the comet Tempel-Tuttle, as seen over Niagara Falls in 1833

Spectacular Perseids meteorite shower. The book "The Sky" by A. Guillemin, printed in 1877
7295223 Spectacular Perseids meteorite shower. The book "The Sky" by A. Guillemin, printed in 1877; Private Collection; Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Engraving depicting an ancient meteor shower shown as knights fighting in the sky with flaming swords
UIG5426108 Engraving depicting an ancient meteor shower shown as knights fighting in the sky with flaming swords. Dated 16th Century; UIG.

Engraving depicting a meteor shower. Dated 19th Century
UIG5426074 Engraving depicting a meteor shower. Dated 19th Century; UIG.

Engraving depicting an ancient meteor shower shown as swords, pikes, and battle-axes. Dated 16th Century
UIG5426112 Engraving depicting an ancient meteor shower shown as swords, pikes, and battle-axes. Dated 16th Century; UIG.

Engraving depicting a meteor shower. Dated 19th Century
UIG5426073 Engraving depicting a meteor shower. Dated 19th Century; UIG.

Engraving depicting a meteor shower. Dated 19th Century
UIG5426069 Engraving depicting a meteor shower. Dated 19th Century; UIG.

Engraving depicting a meteor shower. Dated 19th Century
UIG5426084 Engraving depicting a meteor shower. Dated 19th Century; UIG.

Meteorite deposit from the Wabar craters (photo)
3329904 Meteorite deposit from the Wabar craters (photo); (add.info.: Meteorite deposit from the Wabar craters are impact craters dating to the 18th century)

Trona Pano - Mars, Jupiter, Perseid
A four-shot pano from Trona Pinnacles. I managed to get Mars, Jupiter and several Perseid meteors in this series of shots

A luminous bullet (colour litho)
2783670 A luminous bullet (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A bright bullet)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Meteore; Meteor (engraving)
7196708 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Meteore; Meteor (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Meteore; Meteor)

The Great Meteor of 7 October 1868 (colour litho)
961247 The Great Meteor of 7 October 1868 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Meteor of October 7, 1868)

Shower of Meteors, 1866 (colour litho)
2790864 Shower of Meteors, 1866 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shower of Meteors, 1866)

Frontispiece of the Discours de la Methode followed by La Dioptrique
CHT163644 Frontispiece of the Discours de la Methode followed by La Dioptrique, Les Meteores et La Geometrie by Rene Descartes (1596-1650)

The meteor shower of November 1866 (colour litho)
3621936 The meteor shower of November 1866 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The meteor shower of November 1866)

Splendid Meteor, seen on Monday Night (engraving)
1611973 Splendid Meteor, seen on Monday Night (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Splendid Meteor, seen on Monday Night)

Fall of meteors at Bawlkin Green, Berkshire, 9 April 1628 (engraving)
3629229 Fall of meteors at Bawlkin Green, Berkshire, 9 April 1628 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fall of meteors at Bawlkin Green, Berkshire)

Meteor (coloured engraving)
998049 Meteor (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Views of the Great Meteor (engraving)
603483 Views of the Great Meteor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Views of the Great Meteor, which appeared on 6 November 1803, as seen at Greenwich)

Splendid Meteor (engraving)
1608490 Splendid Meteor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Splendid Meteor. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 12 January 1856)

Meteoric shower (engraving)
3655139 Meteoric shower (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Meteoric shower. Illustration for The Universal Instructor (Ward Lock)

Extraordinary Meteor seen over Dublin, on the Night of 2 September (engraving)
1097302 Extraordinary Meteor seen over Dublin, on the Night of 2 September (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Extraordinary Meteor seen over Dublin)

Geminid meteor shower above the Elephant Rock
Hua Zhu

METEORITE /
A meteor shower seen from a balloon over Northern France by Wilfred de Fonvielle Date: November 1867

A very early Gloster Meteor with long-span wings and gun ports removed, as per High-speed Flight aircraft. It also has very unusual intake screens, very rarely seen on Meteors

A very early Gloster Meteor with long-span wings and gun ports removed, as per High-speed Flight aircraft. It also has very unusual intake screens, very rarely seen on Meteors

Perseus constellation meteor showing, Florida, USA

Meteorite Hits House
A farmhouse at La Chaux (Saone-et- Loire, France) is struck by a meteorite (fireball) and is instantly set on fire

Dramatic moon behind St Marys Lighthouse illuminated at night on Whitley Bay, England
Dramatic moon behind St. Marys Island Lighthouse illuminated at night on Whitley Bay and a shooting star in the night sky; Tyne and Wear, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom

Meteorite fall at Ensisheim, Germany (now France)
Depiction of a Donnerstein (thunderstone), a 250 pound meteorite which fell into a field near the town of Ensisheim, Germany (now in north east France, near the border with Germany)

Bolide meteorite with a serpentine shape
Bolide forming a serpentine shape due to the influence of gravitational forces on the fragments forming the tail Date: 1954

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"Meteors: Spectacular Celestial Phenomena Unveiled through Artwork" Exploring the Solar System's Enigmatic Meteors: A captivating collection of artwork that reveals the mesmerizing beauty and mystery within our vast cosmic neighborhood. Meteor Showers in a Brushstroke: Witness the celestial fireworks as artists bring to life the breathtaking spectacle of meteor showers, painting vivid scenes that transport us into galaxies unknown. Galaxies Reflecting Shooting Stars: Delicate strokes mimic the ethereal dance between meteors and distant galaxies, creating an enchanting visual symphony that captures our imagination. The Mighty Meteorite Chronicles: Discover ancient remnants from outer space preserved in art, showcasing meteorites' extraordinary journey from their fiery descent to Earth's surface. Trona Pano - Mars, Jupiter, Perseid: Immerse yourself in a panoramic masterpiece where meteors gracefully traverse across Mars and Jupiter's landscapes during the awe-inspiring Perseid meteor shower. Ensisheim's Historic Meteorite Fall: Step back in time with a remarkable artwork depicting Germany's (now France) famous meteorite fall at Ensisheim – a pivotal moment marking mankind's fascination with these extraterrestrial visitors. A Luminous Bullet Piercing Through Time: Dive into history through vibrant lithography capturing a luminous bullet-like meteor streaking across the night sky – forever frozen in artistic brilliance. Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Meteore; Meteor (engraving): Explore an exquisite engraving illustrating key terms associated with meteors, offering both educational insight and aesthetic delight for curious minds. The Great Meteor of 7 October 1868 Immortalized on Canvas: Marvel at this color lithograph commemorating one of history's most significant meteor events – an unforgettable sight witnessed by countless amazed spectators worldwide. Shower of Meteors, 1866.