Astrophysicist Collection

Edwin Hubble, US astronomer C008 / 8831
Edwin Hubble. Caricature of the US astronomer, cosmologist, athlete and boxer Edwin Powell Hubble (1889-1953) smoking a pipe

James Clerk Maxwell, Scottish physicist
James Clerk Maxwell (1831-1879), Scottish physicist. Maxwells works cover a wide area of science, and he is regarded as one of the finest minds of the 19th century

Albert Einstein, artwork
Albert Einstein. Cartoon of the Swiss-German physicist Albert Einstein (1879-1955). Einstein is best known for his paper on the special theory of relativity

Albert Einstein, caricature
Albert Einstein. Caricature of the Swiss-German physicist Albert Einstein (1879-1955). Einstein received the 1921 Nobel Prize for Physics for work on the photoelectric effect

Einstein and Eddington, 1930
Einstein and Eddington. German-born physicist Albert Einstein (1879-1955), at left, was famous for his theories of relativity

James Van Allen, US astrophysicist
James Van Allen (1914-2006), US astrophysicist, holding a model of the rocket launcher Juno 1 with the satellite Explorer 1 on the nose cone

Sir Arthur Eddington, British astronomer, physicist and mathematician (b / w photo)
6014962 Sir Arthur Eddington, British astronomer, physicist and mathematician (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Arthur Eddington (1882-1944)

Samuel Pierpont Langley, with signature
NWI4948820 Samuel Pierpont Langley, with signature.; (add.info.: Samuel Pierpont Langley, with signature.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Orbital Trajectories Presentation, Huntsville, Alabama, USA, June 28, 1958. Charles Lundquist (right) gives a presentation on orbital trajectories at the Army Ballestic Missile Agency to Hermann

James Jeans, English mathematician and physicist. Jeans (1877-1946) held the chair of applied mathematics at Princeton University (1905-1909), lectured at both Oxford and Cambridge

Albert Einstein, artwork
Albert Einstein. Cartoon of the Swiss-German physicist Albert Einstein (1879-1955) holding clocks, representing his theories on space-time

Albert Einstein sculpture C017 / 6986
Sculpture of the German-Swiss-US physicist Albert Einstein (1879-1955). Einstein received the 1921 Nobel Prize for Physics for work on the photoelectric effect

William Coblentz, US physicist
William Coblentz (1873-1962), US physicist and astronomer. Coblentz is best known for his work in infrared spectroscopy. He accepted a job at the National Bureau of Standards in 1905

William Coblentz, US physicist C015 / 3286
William Coblentz (1873-1962), US physicist and astronomer with a spectroscope in his laboratory. Coblentz is best known for his work in infrared spectroscopy

SOFIA telescope model C016 / 6359
SOFIA telescope model. SOFIA is the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy. It is a 2.5-metre infrared telescope that is flown in its 747SP aircraft to the stratosphere

Bengt Stromgren, Danish astrophysicist C017 / 7818
Bengt Georg Daniel Stromgren (1908-1987), Danish astrophysicist. Stromgren studied the chemical composition of the stars, pioneering photometric techniques

Vostok 2 control centre, USSR, 1961
Vostok 2 control centre, USSR, on 6th August 1961, during Gherman Titovs spaceflight aboard the Vostok 2 spacecraft. Vostok 2 was a successful Soviet space mission

Vasily Fesenkov, Russian astrophysicist
Vasily Grigorievich Fesenkov (1889-1972), Russian astrophysicist, adjusting a telescope. Fesenkov studied at Kharkov University (Ukraine), and at the Sorbonne (Paris)

Vladimir Migulin, Soviet physicist
Vladimir Vasilevich Migulin (1911-2002), Soviet physicist. Migulin, who specialised in radio physics, was the director of the Institute of Terrestrial Magnetism

Sergei Vernov, Soviet physicist
Sergei Nikolaevich Vernov (1910-1982), Soviet physicist. Vernov pioneered cosmic rays experiments in the stratosphere using radio balloons carrying specially designed equipment

Yakov Zeldovich, Soviet physicist
Yakov Borisovich Zeldovich (1914-1987), Soviet physicist. Zeldovich joined the Soviet Atomic Project in 1943, working on nuclear weapons until 1963

Hubert Anson Newton, US astronomer
Hubert Anson Newton (1830-1896), US astronomer and mathematician. Newton studied mathematics at Yale University, USA, later becoming a professor and chairman of the mathematics department

Vladimir Kotelnikov, Soviet engineer
Vladimir Aleksandrovich Kotelnikov (1908-2005), Soviet engineer. Kotelnikov, a member of the USSR Academy of Sciences, specialized in radio technology and information theory

Boris Kukarkin, Soviet astrophysicist
Boris Vasilyevich Kukarkin (1909-1977), Soviet astrophysicist and astronomer, operating a calculating machine. Kukarkin, who worked for most of his career at Moscow University

Oberth and Van Allen, space pioneers
Hermann Oberth and James Van Allen (right), space pioneers. Hermann Julius Oberth (1894-1989) was a German rocket pioneer

V. Ambartsumian, Soviet astrophysicist
Viktor Amazaspovich Ambartsumian (1908-1996), Soviet astrophysicist and astronomer. Ambartsumian was one of the founders of theoretical astrophysics

Adolphe Hirsch, German astronomer
Adolphe Hirsch (1830-1901), German astronomer. Artwork from the ninth volume (first period of 1892) of the French popular science weekly La Science Illustree

George Airy, British astronomer
George Biddell Airy (1801-1892), British astronomer. During his career, Airy was elected president to the Royal Astronomical Society

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Astrophysicists are the brilliant minds who unravel the mysteries of the universe, exploring its vastness and uncovering its secrets. Edwin Hubble, a renowned US astronomer, played a pivotal role in expanding our understanding of space through his groundbreaking discoveries. His work revolutionized cosmology and led to the realization that our universe is constantly expanding. Another luminary in this field was James Clerk Maxwell, a Scottish physicist whose equations unified electricity and magnetism. His profound contributions laid the foundation for modern astrophysics by providing essential tools to study celestial phenomena. Albert Einstein, an iconic figure known for his theory of relativity, left an indelible mark on astrophysics. From captivating artwork depicting him lost in thought to amusing caricatures capturing his genius with humor, Einstein's influence cannot be overstated. The 1930 film "Einstein and Eddington" portrayed their collaboration during a crucial period when their ideas were tested against each other. James Van Allen, a prominent US astrophysicist, made significant strides in studying Earth's magnetic fields and discovering radiation belts that bear his name today. Meanwhile, Sir Arthur Eddington - British astronomer extraordinaire - contributed immensely to both physics and mathematics while leaving behind an intriguing black-and-white photograph as part of his legacy. In Huntsville, Alabama on June 28th, 1958; experts gathered for an Orbital Trajectories Presentation where they discussed cutting-edge research on spacecraft paths within gravitational fields—an event that showcased advancements in astrophysical knowledge. The English mathematician and physicist James Jeans also deserves recognition for his remarkable insights into stellar structure and evolution. His work shed light on how stars form from interstellar gas clouds—a fundamental aspect studied by many aspiring astrophysicists today. To honor Albert Einstein once more: sculptures immortalize him worldwide—his likeness captured forever as he gazes upon us with wisdom beyond measure (C017 / 6986).