Celestial Collection (page 2)

Panorama of the celestial night sky in southwest New Mexico
December 8, 2013 - A 360 degree panorama taken in the pre-dawn hours from the Painted Pony Resort in southwest New Mexico. Visible in this image, from left to right: Arcturus just on the treetop

Star formation in the Tarantula Nebula
This Hubble Space Telescope mosaic, spanning a width of 600 light-years, shows a star factory of more the 800, 000 stars being born

Reconstruction of medieval conception of the universe showing a flat earth surrounded by the crystalline spheres. Figure on left has broken through outermost of these to find the celestial machinery

NAVIGATION, 1871. A navigator using a sextant to measure the angular distance of the moon from a star. Wood engraving, American, 1871

MILTON: PARADISE LOST. The archangel, Michael, expelling Satan from Heaven (Book I of John Miltons Paradise Lost ): wood engraving after Gustave Dor

Nicolaus Copernicus (14731543) Astronomer. Orbes Celeste
Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543). Renaissance mathematician and astronomer who formulated an heliocentric model of the universe which placed the Sun, rather than the Earth, at the center

The Hourglass Nebula
The Lagoon Nebula centered on the bright young cluster NGC 6530. The brightest part of the nebula is known as the Hourglass Nebula

NGC 6523, the Lagoon Nebula
Stars, dust and gas combine to create an interstellar industrial zone of astronomical proportions. NGC 6523, also known as the Lagoon Nebula

NGC 3324, also known as the Gabriela Mistral Nebula located in the constellation Eta Carinae

IC 2177, the Seagull Nebula. IC 2177 is a bright H II region located on the border of Monoceros and Canis Major

Center of the Milky Way through Sagittarius and Scorpius
The Milky Way in Sagittarius (bottom) and Scorpius (left and top) including the Galactic Centre area at centre frame. Along the Milky Way are numerous deep sky objects

Southern Milky Way from Vela to Centaurus with Crux & Carina
The southern Milky Way from Vela (at right) to Centaurus (at left), with the False Cross at left, the true Southern Cross at right of centre, and Alpha and Beta Centauri at left

A new and correct map of the world laid down according to the newest discoveries
XOS1765728 A new and correct map of the world laid down according to the newest discoveries and from the most exact observations, 1736 (hand coloured print) by Moll

CREATION OF HEAVEN. The creation of heaven and the stars. Mosaic, late 12th century, from the Monreale Cathedral, Sicily

Astronomy Diagrams and instruments C017 / 3498
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing illustrations of astronomy diagrams and instruments

Uranographia constellations, 1801 C013 / 8953
Uranographia constellations. This page of this star atlas shows Northern Hemisphere constellations. The constellations are groupings of stars in the night sky

1731 Johann Scheuchzer planet orbit C008 / 8008
1731 Physica Sacra (Sacred Physics) by Johann Scheuchzer (1672-1733) folio copper engraving drawn by a team of engravers under the direction of Johann Andreas Pfeffel (1674-1748)

16th-century astronomy. Artwork of Atlas holding up the heavens. This artwork was published in Freiburg in 1503 in the encyclopedia Margarita Philosophica by the German author Gregor Reisch

Bunyan / Pilgrims Map
The pilgrims route map, from the Gate at upper left, via the Valley of the Shadow of Death, the Slough of Despond, Vanity Fair

The Peking Observatory, illustration from Jean Baptiste du Haldes
472240 The Peking Observatory, illustration from Jean Baptiste du Haldes Description geographique, historique, chronologique, politique

Comet Lovejoy and zodiacal light in City of Rocks State Park, New Mexico
January 16, 2015 - A scene looking west with a field stretching up to and beyond the zenith overhead, taking in the zodiacal light stretching up to the Pleiades at upper left

The Whirlpool Galaxy and its companion galaxy
The Whirlpool Galaxy (NGC 5194), and its companion galaxy (NGC 5195), in the constellation Canes Venatici

The Beehive Cluster is an open cluster in the constellation Cancer. It is one of the nearest open clusters to the Solar System, and it contains a larger star population than most other nearby clusters

The Arches star cluster deep inside the hub of our Milky Way Galaxy
This artists impression shows how the Arches star cluster appears from deep inside the hub of our Milky Way Galaxy. The illustration is based on infrared observations with Hubble

NGC 6559 is a rich colorful tapestry of diverse nebulosity in the constellation Sagittarius. The glowing red cloud known as NGC 6559 has formed from the same molecular cloud that gave rise to its

Dream: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Dream - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Trust in dreams, for in them is the hidden gate to eternity. ~ Kahil Gibran

The Wild Duck Cluster in the constellation Scutum
The Wild Duck Cluster, also known as Messier 11, in the constellation Scutum

Comet Lemmon next to the Small Magellanic Cloud

The Large Magellanic Cloud, a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way

Andromeda galaxys older stellar population in blue. A pronounced warp in the disk of the galaxy, the aftermath of a collision with another galaxy

Historical celestial system. Illustration of the celestial system proposed by Athanasius Kircher in his 1660 work Iter extaticum coeleste

Zodiac Horoscope Star Signs
The twelve zodiac signs standing for 12 periods of a year. The 12 signs are Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces

A clock in the form of a celestial globe supported by the shoulders of Atlas
5308088 A clock in the form of a celestial globe supported by the shoulders of Atlas.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a clock in the form of a celestial globe supported by the shoulders of Atlas)

An illustration from Giuseppe Piazzi's catalogue of star positions, celebrating his discovery of the planetoid on 1
5311304 An illustration from Giuseppe Piazzi's catalogue of star positions, celebrating his discovery of the planetoid on 1 January 1801 which he named Ceres

View of the back of a brass astrolabe
3732357 View of the back of a brass astrolabe; (add.info.: View of the back of a brass astrolabe. An astrolabe is an elaborate inclinometer, used by astronomers and navigators)

An armillary sphere
3740718 An armillary sphere; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an armillary sphere. An armillary sphere is a model of objects in the sky consisting of a spherical framework of rings)

An armillary sphere
3740716 An armillary sphere; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an armillary sphere. An armillary sphere is a model of objects in the sky consisting of a spherical framework of rings)

Tycho Brahe's great celestial globe
5308102 Tycho Brahe's great celestial globe.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Tycho Brahe's great celestial globe on which he plotted the positions of the stars he observed)

Cartoon commenting on Urbain Le Verrier's discovery of the planet Neptune
5309055 Cartoon commenting on Urbain Le Verrier's discovery of the planet Neptune; (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on Urbain Le Verrier's discovery of the planet Neptune)

Engraving depicting an armillary sphere, a model of objects in the sky (on the celestial sphere)
5309270 Engraving depicting an armillary sphere, a model of objects in the sky (on the celestial sphere), consisting of a spherical framework of rings, centred on Earth or the Sun

Writing case in green, white and gold given to Marie Antoinette by Loius XVI with globe, celestial globe
FLO4633448 Writing case in green, white and gold given to Marie Antoinette by Loius XVI with globe, celestial globe, crown of pearls and fleurs de lys, cameos and painted cupids

Epitome in Ptolemaei Almagestum
3732399 Epitome in Ptolemaei Almagestum; (add.info.: Frontispiece of 'Epitome in Ptolemaei Almagestum' by Regiomontanus (1436-1476) a mathematician and astronomer, showing using an astrolabe

An astronomy lesson using an astrolabe
3732355 An astronomy lesson using an astrolabe; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an astronomy lesson using an astrolabe. Dated 13th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The use of a cross-staff
3732353 The use of a cross-staff; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the use of a cross-staff used to measure altitudes of celestial objects. Dated 17th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

View of the front of a brass astrolabe
3740624 View of the front of a brass astrolabe; (add.info.: View of the front of a brass astrolabe. An astrolabe is an elaborate inclinometer, used by astronomers and navigators)

An armillary sphere
3740717 An armillary sphere; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an armillary sphere. An armillary sphere is a model of objects in the sky consisting of a spherical framework of rings)

An armillary sphere
3740714 An armillary sphere; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an armillary sphere. An armillary sphere is a model of objects in the sky consisting of a spherical framework of rings)

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"Journeying through the Celestial Realms: From Exploding Stars to Heavenly Ascents" Step into a world beyond our reach, where celestial wonders unfold before our eyes. Norman Lindsay's captivating artwork "A Star Explodes" takes us on a cosmic journey, reminding us of the immense power and beauty that lies within the universe. In Dante's Paradiso, Beatrice leads him into the Empyrean, where angels and blessed souls gather to form a snow-white rose in reverence to the Deity. Gustave Dor's wood engraving brings this heavenly scene to life, showcasing celestial mechanics intertwined with medieval artistry. Saint John Climacus stands at the pinnacle of his Ladder of Heavenly Ascent in an exquisite 12th-century icon. His spiritual journey serves as an inspiration for those seeking enlightenment and divine connection. Milton's Paradise Lost transports us to a momentous event as Satan and his rebellious angels are cast out of Heaven. Through Gustave Dor's intricate wood engraving, we witness their fall from grace against a backdrop of ethereal magnificence. Saturn reveals its true colors in Cassini's mesmerizing photograph, offering us a glimpse into its majestic presence within our solar system. The Sarajevo Haggadah presents an enchanting reproduction of The Creation, capturing the awe-inspiring act that brought forth all celestial bodies. Gazing up at Pharilapche Peak in Nepal, we find ourselves immersed in a celestial sky adorned by Sirius, Orion, and Aldebaran - guiding lights that have fascinated humanity for centuries. The Orion Nebula beckons with its vibrant hues and swirling clouds of stardust - an astronomical masterpiece waiting to be explored. Hans Holbein’s "The Ambassadors" invites us into another realm altogether - one where earthly objects intertwine with celestial symbols. This enigmatic painting challenges our perception while hinting at hidden meanings beyond what meets the eye.