Cosmic Rays Collection

Christ Tells His Disciples of the Last Judgment, published 1630. Creator: Christoph Maurer
Christ Tells His Disciples of the Last Judgment, published 1630

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, published 1630. Creator: Christoph Maurer
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, published 1630

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, published 1630. Creator: Christoph Maurer
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, published 1630

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, published 1630. Creator: Christoph Maurer
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, published 1630

Christ Tells His Disciples of the Last Judgment, published 1630. Creator: Christoph Maurer
Christ Tells His Disciples of the Last Judgment, published 1630

Robert Andrews Millikan, American physicist, 20th century. Millikan (1868-1953) was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1923 for his determination of the charge of the electron

Gamma Rays in Active Galactic Nuclei

Earths radiation belts, artwork
Earths radiation belts. Artwork of the Earth and its radiation belts protecting it from cosmic radiation and the solar wind. This protection is represented by a shield shape (blue)

Cosmic rays, artwork
Cosmic rays. Artwork of high-energy particles and radiation from space (cosmic rays) impacting molecules and atoms in the Earths atmosphere

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

Space sunflower. Two sunflowers grown as a school project. The one on the left is a normal plant whilst the one on the right has been grown from seeds that were flown into space

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Cosmic rays are high-energy particles that originate from outer space and bombard the Earth's atmosphere. These mysterious rays, which include protons, electrons, and atomic nuclei, can travel at nearly the speed of light and have the power to penetrate through solid objects. Scientists believe that cosmic rays play a crucial role in shaping our universe by influencing everything from the formation of stars to the evolution of life on Earth. Despite their importance, much about cosmic rays remains unknown. Their exact origins are still a subject of debate among researchers, with some suggesting they come from supernovae explosions or black holes. What we do know is that these powerful particles can have both positive and negative effects on our planet. On one hand, they contribute to the creation of new elements in our atmosphere and may even help trigger lightning strikes. On the other hand, they pose a threat to astronauts in space and can interfere with electronic devices here on Earth. As scientists continue to study cosmic rays and unlock their secrets, we gain a deeper understanding of the vastness and complexity of our universe. These invisible messengers from beyond remind us that there is still so much left to discover about the cosmos around us.