Asteroid 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

Solar system planets. Computer artwork of the eight planets of the solar system, which are arrayed from left to right in order of distance from the Sun (left)

Epicycles of Mercury and Venus, 1823 C017 / 8061
Epicycles of Mercury and Venus, 19th-century diagram. This geocentric (Earth-centred) model shows the orbits of Mercury and Venus as a series of epicycles (loops)

Solar System According to Ptolemy, Copernicus and Tycho, Geocentric Model, Heliocentric Model

Meteor shower over the Mississippi River, 1833
Remarkable meteor shower over the Mississippi River, 1833. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

An asteroid belt around the bright star Vega
This artists concept illustrates an asteroid belt around the bright star Vega

Main components of the Solar System
Panoramic artwork showing the relative distances of the planets from the Sun

Chiron passing near Saturn. Chiron is a weird cross between an asteroid and comet, which are known as centaurs

Earth and Moon with dwarf planets. Scaled computer artwork of (from left) Earth, the Moon, Pluto and Ceres. The latter are two of the solar systems dwarf planets

1861 Punch Dinosaurs & Comet cartoon 1861 Punch Dinosaurs & Comet cartoon
From Punch 41 (1861) page 34, July. " The age of the comet ascertained to a nicety. The antediluvians recognise an old acquantance of A.M. 1372"

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)

The Comet of Coggia, 1874
5307497 The Comet of Coggia, 1874.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Comet of Coggia, 1874. Discovered by Jerome Eugene Coggia (1849-1919)

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.

A diagram of the solar system, showing the orbits of four asteroids (planetoids) by Thomas Burnet
5311305 A diagram of the solar system, showing the orbits of four asteroids (planetoids) by Thomas Burnet. Thomas Burnet (1635-1715) an English theologian and writer on cosmogony

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.

MOON
Julija Belickienė

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)

The night the comet came
Yanming Zao

Artwork, Asteroid, Astronomy, Color Image, Concepts, Cosmology, Creativity, Digitally
Artwork, Asteroid, Astronomy, Color Image, Concepts, Cosmology, Creati, Science Photo Library, 85757448

Art, Asteroid, Astronomy, Black Hole, Colliding, Color Image, Concepts, Cosmology
Art, Asteroid, Astronomy, Black Hole, Colliding, Color Image, Concepts, Science Photo Library, 85757958

FireBall
Drazen Sokac

April
Julija Belickienė

Asteroid, foaled 1858 (b / w photo)
7163688 Asteroid, foaled 1858 (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Asteroid, foaled 1858)

Galactic impact
Christian Lindsten

John Russell Hind, Hermann Goldschmidt and Robert Luther, astronomers, c1900. Medal commemorating the work of these three men on the discovery of planetoids (asteroids or minor planets)

Transparent Solar System, educational plate, c1857. The chart shows the path of Halleys Comet in 1835, as well as the orbits of the planets and some of the asteroids (planetoids) discovered up to 1857

Long exposure of star field showing track of the asteroid Sappho against points of stars, 1892. Artist: Max Wolf
Long exposure of star field showing track of the asteroid Sappho against points of stars, 1892. Sapphos location is identified by the arrows at the top and the left edges of the picture

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

Asteroid, Astronomy, Color Image, Concepts, Cosmology, Creativity, Digitally Generated Image, Discovery, Exploration, Galaxy, Horizontal, Illustration And Painting, Illustrative Technique, Impact

Karl Friedrich Gauss, caricature C015 / 6709
Karl Friedrich Gauss (1777-1855). Caricature of the German mathematician Karl Friedrich Gauss. Gauss contributed to all areas of mathematics, especially to number theory

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"Asteroid: Exploring the Mysteries of our Solar System Through Artwork" Delve into the captivating world of asteroids, celestial bodies that have fascinated humanity for centuries. From ancient depictions to modern scientific discoveries, these enigmatic objects hold a wealth of knowledge about our Solar System. In 1823, C017 / 8061 unveiled stunning artwork showcasing the intricate epicycles of Mercury and Venus, shedding light on their orbits within our cosmic neighborhood. This masterpiece paved the way for further exploration and understanding. Throughout history, great minds like Ptolemy, Copernicus, and Tycho presented contrasting models – Geocentric and Heliocentric – shaping our perception of the Solar System's arrangement. Their theories ignited debates that continue to shape astronomical research today. The mesmerizing meteor shower over Mississippi River in 1833 left observers awestruck as countless shooting stars painted the night sky with their ethereal glow. A reminder of nature's grandeur and its ability to captivate us all. Comprising various planets such as Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn among others; each planet plays a unique role in maintaining balance within this vast cosmic dance orchestrated by gravity's invisible hand. Witness Chiron passing near Saturn - an extraordinary event where two celestial bodies momentarily converge in space - reminding us how interconnected everything is within our galactic home. Earth and Moon share their orbit with dwarf planets like Pluto and Eris - tiny yet significant entities that add depth to our understanding of planetary systems beyond traditional boundaries. Even humor found its place amidst scientific discussions when Punch magazine featured a whimsical cartoon depicting dinosaurs encountering a comet in 1861. An amusing take on astronomy capturing society's fascination with both science and entertainment during those times. Venturing further into space reveals an asteroid belt encircling Vega – a bright star illuminating distant corners of our galaxy. These rocky remnants offer insights into planetary formation processes still shrouded in mystery.