Astronomy Collection (page 21)

Captain Sir Edward Vernon (1723-1794), mid 18th century (oil on canvas)
7338073 Captain Sir Edward Vernon (1723-1794), mid 18th century (oil on canvas) by Hayman, Francis (1708-76); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Engraving depicting a woman viewing a picture through a Brewster Stereoscope
UIG5425901 Engraving depicting a woman viewing a picture through a Brewster Stereoscope. David Brewster (1781-1868) a Scottish physicist, mathematician, astronomer, inventor, writer

Engraving depicting an experiment involving an inclined plane used to demonstrate the action of gravity on a falling
UIG5425888 Engraving depicting an experiment involving an inclined plane used to demonstrate the action of gravity on a falling body. Dated 18th Century ©UIG/Leemage

Artist's impression of a view of the Lunar daytime landscape
5308851 Artist's impression of a view of the Lunar daytime landscape; (add.info.: Artist's impression of a view of the Lunar daytime landscape)

Diagram depicting Galileo's experiment to prove the existence of a vacuum
5310104 Diagram depicting Galileo's experiment to prove the existence of a vacuum; (add.info.: Diagram depicting Galileo's experiment to prove the existence of a vacuum)

Galileo Galilei's drawing of the distortion of lunar features close to the limb of the Moon
5310215 Galileo Galilei's drawing of the distortion of lunar features close to the limb of the Moon; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Galileo Galilei's drawing of the distortion of lunar)

An allegorical figure representing Astronomy
5309981 An allegorical figure representing Astronomy; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an allegorical figure representing Astronomy shown holding an armillary sphere)

The comet of 249 AD
5309971 The comet of 249 AD; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting the comet of 249 AD, as seen in Basel, Switzerland. Dated 16th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A meteorite falling to earth
5309966 A meteorite falling to earth; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting a meteorite falling to earth in Basel, Switzerland. Dated 16th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Engraving depicting Christiaan Huygens cycloidal pendulum
5309456 Engraving depicting Christiaan Huygens cycloidal pendulum; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Christiaan Huygens cycloidal pendulum)

Map of Martian canals
5307584 Map of Martian canals'.; (add.info.: Map of Martian canals by Giovanni Schiaparell. Giovanni Schiaparelli (1835-1910) an Italian astronomer and science historian. Dated 19th century

Medal commemorating the bright comet of 1578
5307525 Medal commemorating the bright comet of 1578.; (add.info.: Medal commemorating the bright comet of 1578. Dated 16th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Medal commemorating the brilliant comet of 1618
5307522 Medal commemorating the brilliant comet of 1618.; (add.info.: Medal commemorating the brilliant comet of 1618 Dated 17th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Hevelius comet
5307521 Hevelius comet.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Hevelius comet in 1661. Discovered by Johannes Hevelius (1611-1687) an astronomer and mayor of Danzig

Frontispiece of John Gadbury's De Cometis
5307518 Frontispiece of John Gadbury's De Cometis.; (add.info.: Frontispiece of John Gadbury's De Cometis. John Gadbury (1627-1704) an English astronomer, writer of almanacs and other topics

The Crab Nebula (M1) in the constellation of Taurus
5307774 The Crab Nebula (M1) in the constellation of Taurus.; (add.info.: Lithograph of the Crab Nebula (M1) in the constellation of Taurus. Dated 19th century

The constellation of Auriga
5307771 The constellation of Auriga.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the modern constellation of Auriga which was among those listed by the astronomer Ptolemy)

Constellations of Hydra, Sextans and Crater
5307763 Constellations of Hydra, Sextans and Crater.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting constellations of Hydra, Sextans and Crater. Dated 18th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A comet
5307492 A comet.; (add.info.: Photograph of a comet passing overhead in 1892. Photographed by Edward Emerson Barnard (1857-1923) an American astronomer. Dated 19th century

Ancient astronomers
5307479 Ancient astronomers.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting ancient astronomers using sighting tubes to observe the sky. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG

A comet as observed by Robert Hooke
5307360 A comet as observed by Robert Hooke.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a comet as observed by Robert Hooke. Robert Hooke (1635-1703) an English natural philosopher, architect

Wedgewood medallion of Isaac Newton
5307341 Wedgewood medallion of Isaac Newton.; (add.info.: Wedgewood medallion of Isaac Newton on blue Jaspar Ware. Isaac Newton (1643-1727) an English mathematician, astronomer

a spaceship in clouds? An object observed over North Africa in 1479 and interpreted as a comet, 16th century
5311390 a spaceship in clouds? An object observed over North Africa in 1479 and interpreted as a comet, 16th century; Universal History Archive/UIG

Illustration showing the ballistic effects of firing a cannon. The projectile is shown moving in accordance with
5311515 Illustration showing the ballistic effects of firing a cannon. The projectile is shown moving in accordance with the laws of physics, described by Aristotle

19th century illustration showing a spectroscope, used by Sir William Huggins
5311497 19th century illustration showing a spectroscope, used by Sir William Huggins, (1824 - 1910); English astronomer best known for his pioneering work in astronomical spectroscopy together with

An engraving depicting an Aurora observed from Dublin, 1853, 19th century
5310734 An engraving depicting an Aurora observed from Dublin, 1853, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1853); Universal History Archive/UIG

Jean Sylvain Bailly (engraving)
5669827 Jean Sylvain Bailly (engraving); (add.info.: Jean Sylvain Bailly (1736-1793) French astronomer, mathematician, freemason, political leader of the early part of the French Revolution

Tycho Brahe, Danish astronomer, 1586 (engraving)
UIG5622030 Tycho Brahe, Danish astronomer, 1586 (engraving); Science Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Tycho Brahe, Danish astronomer, 1586)

Portrait of Niccolo Cabeo (1586-1650), Italian mathematician, philosopher and astronomer
XEE5028420 Portrait of Niccolo Cabeo (1586-1650), Italian mathematician, philosopher and astronomer; (add.info.: Portrait of Niccolo Cabeo (1586-1650), Italian mathematician

Planet Mars drew by Richard Proctor, english astronomer (1837-1888) on May 27th
7295218 Planet Mars drew by Richard Proctor, english astronomer (1837-1888) on May 27th, 1873 " The sky " by Amedee Guillemin, Paris, 1877; Private Collection; Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Jean Baptiste Joseph, chevalier Delambre, 1749 - 1822
3083213 Jean Baptiste Joseph, chevalier Delambre, 1749 - 1822.; Private Collection; (add.info.: French mathematician and astronomer. Hand writing sample.)

Sir Frederick William Herschel, 1738 - 1822
3083212 Sir Frederick William Herschel, 1738 - 1822.; Private Collection; (add.info.: German-born British astronomer. Hand writing sample.)

The Crab (Cancer) above an aerial view of Rimini from a series of reliefs depicting the planetary symbols
BEN85105 The Crab (Cancer) above an aerial view of Rimini from a series of reliefs depicting the planetary symbols and signs of the zodiac by Agostino di Duccio (1418-81)

Gal. 48 f.29v Calculations concerning the constellation Nuncius written by Galileo Galilei (1564-1642)
BEN85059 Gal. 48 f.29v Calculations concerning the constellation Nuncius written by Galileo Galilei (1564-1642), 17th century (pen and ink); 19x12.7 cm; Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale, Florence

Newton's Solar Dial (engraving)
8629591 Newton's Solar Dial (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Newton's Solar Dial)

Transit-Circle Apartment (engraving)
8629577 Transit-Circle Apartment (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Transit-Circle Apartment)

Court of the Observatory (engraving)
8629578 Court of the Observatory (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Court of the Observatory)

Kircher, the Astronomer (engraving)
8659057 Kircher, the Astronomer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kircher, the Astronomer)

Human invention anticipated: Telescopic tubes (engraving)
8657904 Human invention anticipated: Telescopic tubes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Telescopic tubes)

Magnified Speck of Earth, Scratched Stone (litho)
8657696 Magnified Speck of Earth, Scratched Stone (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magnified Speck of Earth, Scratched Stone)

Forest of the Carboniferous Age (colour litho)
8657689 Forest of the Carboniferous Age (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Forest of the Carboniferous Age)

Animals of the Tertiary Age (colour litho)
8657688 Animals of the Tertiary Age (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animals of the Tertiary Age)

The First Noel (colour litho)
8635973 The First Noel (colour litho) by Margetson, William Henry (1861-1940) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Noel)

Nelson at Copenhagen (litho)
8671681 Nelson at Copenhagen (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nelson at Copenhagen)

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)

Oxford: The Observatory (engraving)
8675425 Oxford: The Observatory (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Observatory)

The Canals of Mars (litho)
8667226 The Canals of Mars (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Canals of Mars. Illustration for The Civilisation of our Day edited by James Samuelson)

Portrait of Alessandro Piccolomini (1508-1578) philosopher and astronomer
XEE5030893 Portrait of Alessandro Piccolomini (1508-1578) philosopher and astronomer; (add.info.: Portrait of Alessandro Piccolomini (1508-1578) philosopher and astronomer); Stefano Bianchetti

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"Astronomy: Exploring the Vastness of the Universe" Pale Blue Dot, Voyager 1: A humbling view of our home planet captured by Voyager 1 as it ventured into interstellar space, reminding us of our place in the cosmos. Hubble Ultra Deep Field 2012: Peering deep into space, the Hubble Space Telescope unveiled a mesmerizing image showcasing thousands of galaxies scattered across billions of light-years. The Fighting Temeraire, 1839: JMW Turner's masterpiece captures both artistry and science as it portrays a majestic ship juxtaposed against a breathtaking sunset, symbolizing humanity's eternal fascination with celestial wonders. 1919 Solar Eclipse: A pivotal moment when Sir Arthur Eddington confirmed Einstein's theory of general relativity during an eclipse expedition, forever altering our understanding of gravity and shaping modern astrophysics. METEOR SHOWER, 1833: Witnessing nature's spectacular display above a quaint village in Adolf Vollmy's wood engraving transports us back to an era where meteor storms ignited curiosity and awe among observers. Hubble Space Telescope View of Nebula NGC 604: Unveiling cosmic beauty within our neighboring galaxy M33, this captivating image showcases NGC 604—a stellar nursery brimming with young stars and colorful gas clouds. The Edge of the Firmament (Flammarion Engraving): An enigmatic illustration from "Meteorologie populaire" invites contemplation about humanity's relentless quest to explore beyond Earth’s atmosphere—seeking answers amidst boundless mysteries. The Plough Asterism in Ursa Major: Guiding stargazers for centuries, this familiar group of stars known as "The Plough" or "Big Dipper" serves as a navigational beacon while igniting dreams under countless night skies worldwide. The Orrery by Joseph Wright.