Cosmos Collection (page 59)

Sedna. Computer artwork of the surface of Sedna, one of the largest objects in the Kuiper Belt of the outer solar system. It is a candidate for a tenth planet because it has a relatively stable

Face on Mars. Computer artwork of the Face on Mars feature. This eroded mesa-like land formation, located in the Cydonia region of Mars, is 1.5 kilometres across

Eagle and Omega nebulae. Optical image of the Eagle (red, upper right) and Omega (red, bottom centre) nebulae. They are emission nebulae

Leo. Artwork of the astrological symbol representing Leo the Lion (23rd July to 23rd August). Astrologers claim that the star sign that you are born under will influence your character and destiny

Constellation of Canis Minor
The constellation Canis Minor (Little Dog). Canis Minor is a small constellation in the northern hemisphere, lying partly in the Milky Way near Orion

Omega Centauri
Optical image of the globular star cluster Omega Centauri (NGC 5139) which is situated in the constellation of Centaurus 20, 000 light years away from Earth

Antares & starfield
Starfield centred on the border between the constellations of Ophiucus (right) and Scorpius (left). The brightest star at centre left is Antares (alpha Scorpii)

Cassiopeia constellation. Optical image of the constellation of Cassiopeia (upper right). Its five brightest stars make the shape of an M, seen here on its side

White hole

Supernova explosion, computer artwork. Supernovas are the explosive deaths of massive stars. A supernova will occur when a star runs out of fuel at the end of its life

Cosmic consciousness, conceptual artwork
Cosmic consciousness, conceptual computer artwork. Outline of a brain with stars and galaxies

GSLV-D2 space rocket
Space rocket on the launch pad. This is the Indian Space Research Organisations Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) D2. It was 49 metres tall, and had a lift-off weight of 414 tonnes

Supernova. Computer artwork of an exploding star, or supernova. Supernovae occur when a massive star exhausts its nuclear fuel

Robots on the Moon. Computer artwork of insect- like robots exploring on the Moon. They are seen next to a footprint left by one of the Apollo astronauts

Rocky extrasolar planet. Computer artwork of a planet discovered in August 2004. The planet is 50 light-years away, orbiting the star Mu Arae in the constellation of Altar

Random universe. Conceptual computer artwork of dice in space. This represents the fundamental uncertainty of the universe

Spiral galaxy M74

Spiral galaxy NGC 4603. Optical image of a type Sc spiral galaxy, which lies 108 million light years away in the constellation of Centaurus

Quasar Markarian 205. Optical image of the quasar Markarian 205 (upper right) and the spiral galaxy NGC 4319 (centre). These objects lie in the constellation of Draco

Comos satellite launch
Cosmos satellite launch, at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan. Cosmos (Kosmos in Russian) is the generic name for any satellite that does not have a designated program

PSLV-C2 space rocket
Space rocket on the launch pad. This is the Indian Space Research Organisations Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) C2. It was 44 metres tall, and had a lift-off weight of 295 tonnes

Robot astronaut. Computer artwork of a humanoid robot in orbit above the Earth. It has a head and two arms, but has a grasping claw-like attachment instead of legs

Gorilla in space, computer artwork
Gorilla in space. Computer artwork of a gorilla wearing a space suit

Asteroid deflection. Computer artwork of a rocket being used to deflect an asteroid from its impact course with Earth. This technique would land the rocket on the asteroid

Space research. Computer artwork of two satellites in Earth orbit for biological research. A mouse is seen in one of the satellites

Space colonies
Cylindrical space colonies by a Mars-like planet, computer artwork. Such theoretical self-sufficient spaceships would grow their own food (plants and artificial sky seen at centre left)

Wild Fire private spacecraft, art
Wild Fire Mk VI spacecraft separating above the Earth, computer artwork. This spacecraft, part of the Golden PalaceSpace Program Powered by the da Vinci Project

SpaceShipOne re-entry
SpaceShipOne private spacecraft. Image 3 of 3. Computer artwork of SpaceShipOne re-entering the Earths atmosphere. The design allows the wings to pivot, forming the correct alignment

SpaceShipOne above Earth
SpaceShipOne private spacecraft. Image 2 of 3. Computer artwork of SpaceShipOne above Earth. The Milky Way is seen across top

Astronauts on Mars, computer artwork. Humans will require protection to explore the surface of Mars because the thin atmosphere is nearly all carbon dioxide

Wormhole in the Big Bang. Computer artwork of a wormhole (connected funnels) created during the Big Bang (white star at lower centre)

Spiral galaxy NGC 7331. Spitzer Space Telescope infrared image of the spiral galaxy NGC 7331. This galaxy lies around 50 million light years from Earth in the constellation Pegasus

Messenger spacecraft at Mercury, computer artwork. The Messenger spacecraft is due to be launched during a 13-day window from 2 August 2004

Planetary conjunction. Venus, Mars and Saturn together in the night sky. Venus is the brightest object, centre left. Mars is just to the left of it

Sedna, Pluto and the Moon, computer artwork. Sedna (top) is one of the largest objects in the Kuiper Belt of the outer solar system

Ptolemy, Greek-Egyptian astronomer. This woodcut was made by Albrecht Durer (1471-4582) in 1515. Ptolemy (Claudius Ptolemaeus, AD90-170) wrote four major books, the most influential being Almagest

Aratus Cilis, astronomer. This woodcut was made by Albrecht Durer in 1515. Aratus (310-240 Century BC) was born in Soli in Cilicia and was a Macedonian astronomer and poet

Al Sufi, Persian astronomer. This woodcut was made by Albrecht Durer in 1515. Abd al- Rahman Sufi, known in the West as Azophi

Earth in a black hole, artwork
Black hole swallowing Earth, computer artwork. Black holes are regions of space in which the gravitational field is so strong that not even light can escape

Spherical universe, artwork
Spherical or closed universe, conceptual artwork

Parallel universes, artwork
Parallel universes, conceptual computer artwork

Earths rotation, artwork
Earths rotation. Computer artwork of the Earth, showing its rotation and the apparent movement of the Moon, Sun and planets in relation to it

Connected Earth. Conceptual computer artwork of Earth with its continents linked by a network of lines, representing global connections

Formation of the moon. Artwork of a Mars-sized object colliding with the Earth early in its life. It is believed that an impact such as this threw off the debris which eventually formed the Moon

Intercosmos 20 exhibition display, 1979
Intercosmos 20 exhibition display. The Intercomos programme was a Soviet space exploration programme intended to involve other countries

Philae lander. Artwork of the lander that accompanies the Rosetta spacecraft and is designed to land on the surface of the comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko

Ptolemy (c. 90-c. 168)
Ptolemy, astronomer, geographer and mathematician who lived in the Greek culture of Roman Egypt. Ptolemy is one of the most famous astronomers of antiquity

Expanding universe, artwork
Expanding universe. Artwork of galaxies and chains of clusters of galaxies in an expanding universe. Matter formed after the Big Bang

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Gazing into the vast expanse of the cosmos, we are reminded of our place in the universe. The Flammarion engraving captures this sentiment perfectly, depicting the edge of the firmament as if peering through a celestial window. As we delve deeper into L atmosphere and explore meteorologie populaire, we uncover hidden wonders that leave us awestruck. The Hubble Ultra Deep Field galaxies reveal a tapestry of cosmic beauty, showcasing countless stars and galaxies stretching beyond imagination. And then there's the MAP microwave background, an ethereal glow that echoes from the birth of our universe - the cosmic microwave background. Intriguingly mysterious is "The Palace of Queen Night, " a set design for The Magic Flute, transporting us to otherworldly realms within our own minds. Meanwhile, amidst it all lies our home - the Milky Way galaxy - with its spiral arms embracing billions of stars. Witnessing a supernova explosion through artwork reminds us of nature's power to create and destroy on an astronomical scale. And let's not forget about Cassini spacecraft orbiting Saturn and its moon Titan; their dance in space captivates both scientists and dreamers alike. Observing conceptual images like "Observing the Universe" allows us to ponder how much more there is to discover beyond what meets our eyes. Another supernova in galaxy or planetary nebula reveals yet another spacial phenomenon waiting to be unraveled by curious minds. In this boundless cosmos, we find ourselves humbled by its grandeur while simultaneously inspired by its mysteries.