Planetary Collection (page 6)

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Karl Ludwig Hencke (1793-1866), German astonomer
HENCKE, Karl Ludwig (1793-1866) German astonomer. Discovered asteroids Astraea (1845) and Hebe (1847). Wood engraving

Artists concept of planet Uranus. Uranus is the seventh planet in our solar system and has 27 moons and a vertical ring system

Artists concept of planet Neptune. Neptune is the eight planet in our solar system and has planetary rings and a great dark spot indicating a storm on its surface

Coriolis effect, artwork C017 / 7212
Coriolis effect. Computer artwork of a globe, showing how the Coriolis effect affects the motion (red arrows) of free-moving objects in the northern and southern hemispheres of the Earth

Voyager spacecraft plaque, artwork
Voyager spacecraft plaque. Artwork of the Golden Record carried by the Voyager 1 and 2 spacecraft as a message to intelligent life

Sputnik 1 satellite, composite image
Sputnik 1. Composite image of Sputnik 1, the worlds first artificial satellite against a backdrop of the Moon above Earths horizon. The Sun and the Earth are reflected on the satellites surface

Full moon through amateur telescope
View of the full moon, as seen through a small telescope

Artwork of the solar system with planetary orbits
Solar system. Artwork of the solar system, showing the paths (blue lines) of the nine planets as they orbit around the Sun

Diagram of paths taken by the 2 Voyager spacecraft
Diagram showing the paths taken by the two Voyager spacecraft. Voyager 1 (orange track) was launched on 5 September 1977; it encountered Jupiter on 5 March 1979 & Saturn on 12 November 1980

Jupiter from Europa. Artwork of the surface of Europa, with Jupiter, Io, Ganymede, Callisto and the Sun in the sky. Io is seen in the plane of the ring system

Voyager image of Io showing volcanic plume of Loki
Eruption of a volcano on Io. Composite image made by the Voyager 1 spacecraft showing a volcanic plume on Io, one of the moons of Jupiter

Computer artwork of Saturn seen on a starfield
Saturn. Computer artwork of the planet Saturn seen against a starfield. The planet is encircled by its magnificent rings of ice and dust

Atmospheric waves on Jupiter
Voyager 1 image of atmospheric wave motions to the west (left) of Jupiters Great Red Spot (extreme right), compiled during the spacecrafts encounter with the planet in February, 1979

Voyager 1 photograph of Saturn & its ring system
Saturn & its rings, photographed on November 16, 1980, by the Voyager 1 spacecraft, from a distance of 5.3 million kilometres

Saturn from the surface of Titan
Saturn from Titan. Artwork of the planet Saturn, viewed through the atmosphere of its largest moon Titan. Titans surface is ice and rock

Artwork of Mars surface panoroma
Mars. Panoramic illustration of the surface of the planet Mars. Mars is an arid, rocky planet, its surface and atmosphere coloured red by rocks and dust rich in iron

Waxing half moon
Waxing half Moon. Optical image of a waxing (increasing in apparent size) half Moon. This stage in the phases of the Moon is known as the first quarter

Waning gibbous Moon. Image 18 of 27. Optical image of a waning (decreasing in apparent size) gibbous Moon 18 days into its 28-day cycle

Waxing gibbous Moon. Image 13 of 27. Optical image of a waxing (increasing in apparent size) gibbous Moon 13 days into its 28-day cycle

Whole Earth map based on satellite data. This is a mosaic of numerous satellite observations of the Earth. Land colours are shaded using topographic data

Voyager spacecraft, stereo image
Voyager spacecraft, stereo artwork. Two Voyager spacecraft (one shown here) were launched in 1977, taking advantage of a rare alignment of the giant outer planets that made it possible to visit them

Europe, night-day satellite image. This composite image of the Earth is set against a background of stars, and is centred on Europe. North is at top

The Arctic, satellite image
The Arctic. Satellite image of the Earth centred on the Arctic. The North Pole is at centre. Clouds and Arctic sea ice are white, oceans are blue and land is green and brown

Keplers explanation of the structure of the planetary system, 1619. Johannes Keppler (1571-1630) used the five regular polyhedra between the spheres of the planets in the diagram of his explanation

The universe with planets, zodiac signs and all the heavenly hierarchy. Engraving. 16th century

The Astrarium of Giovanni Dondi (1318-1388). Used to determine the position of planets according to he Ptolemaic theory of the Universe. National Museum of Science and Technology Leonardo da Vinci

Descartes System
The Planetary System of Rene Descartes, with the sun at centre, and with orbits shown for Earths Moon, and for the Satellites of Jupiter and of Saturn. Date: circa 1640

Proto star, plasma, forming into planetary bodies, digital illustration

Milky Way Beach
The Milky Way rising above Folly Beach

PLANETARY SYSTEM, 1596. Johannes Keplers planetary system. Colored woodcut from Keplers " Mysterium Cosmographicum, " 1596

Cro-Magnon man and woman, artwork C017 / 7258
Cro-Magnon man and woman, artwork. They are wearing animal skins and necklaces, and are carrying tools and weapons. Cro-Magnons are a form of early modern humans (Homo sapiens sapiens)

Surface of Venus and probe, artwork
Surface of Venus and balloon probe, artwork. The surface of Venus is the hottest planetary surface in the solar system, with temperatures of nearly 500 degrees Celsius

Earth supercontinents, artwork C015 / 1916
Earth supercontinents. Artwork showing three of the supercontinents that have formed during the history of the Earth. From top to bottom, and oldest to youngest

Human migration, artwork
Human migration. Artwork showing the global history of human migration. Modern humans emerged 200, 000 years ago in Africa (centre left)

1874 Transit of Venus chart, ingress 1 (exterior contact). This transit took place on 8-9 December 1874. Such transits (where Venus passes across the Sun as seen from the Earth) are rare

Dwarf planets and their orbits, artwork
Dwarf planets and their orbits. Computer artwork showing six dwarf planets (across bottom) and their orbits around the Sun (centre)

Voyager record
Duplicate of plaque covering an LP record mounted on Voyager spacecraft, showing Earths position in the galaxy related to 14 known pulsars and instructions on how to play the record

Global winds, satellite-based diagram C016 / 3731
Global winds, satellite-based diagram. The rotation of this Earth globe (dark blue arrow) and the Coriolis effect causes the wind patterns shown

Early Earth globe, artwork C016 / 3733
Early Earth globe, artwork. On this early Earth, the first continents are forming with clouds present in the atmosphere. On the existing land masses, there is widespread volcanic activity

Africa and Atlantic Ocean, with clouds C016 / 3727
Africa and Atlantic Ocean, with clouds. Computer graphic of an Earth globe centred on West Africa, generated using satellite and mapping data

Planets & their relative sizes
Solar system planets. Computer artwork of the Sun and the planets of the Solar System. The Sun is at top in the background

Gibbous moon in the night sky
Gibbous Moon in the night sky. The moon passes through a complete set of phases, from new moon to new moon, once every 29.53 days (a synodic month)

Artwork of the orbits of the planets
Planetary orbits. Computer illustration of the orbits of the nine planets of the solar system. The Sun is at centre. The planets are (from the nearest to the furthest from the Sun): Mercury, Venus

Computer artwork showing planets of solar system
Solar system planets. Computer illustration of the planets of the solar system. The planets are (clockwise from upper left): Mercury, Mars, Neptune, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Earth and Venus

Voyager 1 view of Jupiters Great Red Spot from 9.2 million kilometers (5.7 million miles). This image was taken on February 25, 1979 on black and white film with a violet filter

Hubble Space Telescope image of Pluto
Pluto. Computer-processed image of Pluto, the smallest and outermost planet in the solar system. This image is derived from an observation made using the Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

Saturn from Iapetus. Artwork of the surface of Iapetus, with Saturn and the Sun seen in the sky. Iapetus is one of the moons of Saturn. The rings of Saturn are seen in an open position here

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"Exploring the Vastness of Planetary Wonders: A Journey Through Space and Time" Earthrise Photograph: Witnessing the breathtaking beauty of our home planet as it rises above the lunar horizon, reminding us of its fragility and interconnectedness. Continental Drift after 250 Million Years: Marvel at the ever-changing face of our planet, where landmasses have shifted over millions of years, shaping continents as we know them today. Full Moon: Gaze upon the luminous celestial body that has captivated humanity for centuries, illuminating our nights with its ethereal glow. Solar System Artwork: Immerse yourself in an artistic representation showcasing the mesmerizing diversity and intricate dance of planets orbiting around our life-sustaining Sun. Neptune - Voyager 2 Image: Get a glimpse into the mysterious blue realm of Neptune captured by NASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft, unraveling secrets about this distant gas giant. Saturn & Its Moons - Voyager I Composite Image: Behold a composite image revealing Saturn's majestic rings adorned with six captivating moons, offering a glimpse into this ringed wonderland. Jupiter and Io - New Horizons Image: Explore Jupiter's immense size alongside one of its volcanic moons called Io through an image captured by NASA's New Horizons mission. Earth from Space - Satellite Image: Contemplate our pale blue dot suspended in space as seen from afar—a humbling reminder to cherish and protect our precious home amidst vast cosmic emptiness. Solar System Overview: Embark on a visual journey through our solar system, witnessing diverse worlds ranging from scorching deserts to icy realms teeming with potential for exploration. Phases of the Moon: Observe how Luna gracefully transitions between waxing crescents to full moons and waning gibbous phases—an eternal cycle that has guided civilizations throughout history. Moon Rising Over Earth's Horizon.