Gamma Collection

LCC-MFB Battersea Bridge river fire station, SW8
Built by the London County Council, Battersea Bridge river station was located by Battersea Bridge on the River Thames. It was one of four Metropolitan Fire Brigade river stations and, from 1904

Paths of alpha, beta, and gamma rays from a radium sample placed between poles of electromagnet
536622 Paths of alpha, beta, and gamma rays from a radium sample placed between poles of electromagnet, as used in Curies' laboratory, Paris, 1904; (add.info.: Paths of alpha, beta)

Delta and Gamma airships at the Royal Aircraft Factory

Delta and Gamma Airships Royal Aircraft Company early 1900s

Deutsche Tagfalter (chromolitho)
5211237 Deutsche Tagfalter (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Deutsche Tagfalter)

Mergamma pesticide advert, 1951
I ve forgotten what a wireworm looks like! - a happy farmer in an advert for Mergamma, the double-action seed dressing, a pesticide from Plant Protection Ltd that controls soil

Gold spangle and other moths
Gold spangle, Autographa bractea 1, 2, Euchalcia modestoides 3, 4, Lamprotes c-aureum 5 and Panchrysia deaurata 6. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann

Large tortoiseshell, small tortoiseshell and comma
Large tortoiseshell, Nymphalis polychloros 1, small tortoiseshell, Aglais urticae 2, and comma butterfly, Polygonia c-album 3, with poppy. Vanesse grande tortue, Vanesse petite tortue, Vanesse gamma

Perseus with the head of Medusa, from Uranometria by Johann Bayer
STC141286 Perseus with the head of Medusa, from Uranometria by Johann Bayer, engraved by Alexander Mair (1559-c.1616) 1603 (hand-coloured copper engraving) by Bayer

Euler Gelber Hund pusher biplane, powered by a 65-70hp Gnome 7 Gamma, an early iteration of Euler pusher biplanes. Built by Euler-Werke and designed by August Euler. Date: 1912

A group of elegantly dressed people playing the harp and a guitar, 1740-68

A group of elegantly dressed people playing cards, 1740-68

Plate 22: two nude figures wearing veils, 1756. Creators: Bartolomeo Crivellari
Plate 22: two nude figures wearing veils, 1756

Plate 19: figure seen from behind with left hand raised, 1756

Plate 18: two nude figures wearing veils, seen from behind, 1756

Plate 17: two nude figures wearing veils, 1756. Creators: Bartolomeo Crivellari
Plate 17: two nude figures wearing veils, 1756

Plate 20: bearded figure, half clothed, 1756. Creators: Bartolomeo Crivellari
Plate 20: bearded figure, half clothed, 1756

Plate 15: mythological figure wearing a helmet and holding a shield, 1756

Plate 16: mythological figure holding a mirror, 1756. Creators: Bartolomeo Crivellari
Plate 16: mythological figure holding a mirror, 1756

British Army Airship Gamma 1912-1914

Bristol Siddeley Gamma Mk201 rocket engine showing the four swivelling combustion chambers

LCC-LFB fireboat Gamma II on River Thames
Fireboat Gamma II and crew, mid-stream on the River Thames in central London

LCC-LFB fireboat Gamma II with monitor in use at drill
The counter-weighted monitor of a London Fire Brigade fireboat in use whilst the fireboat is moored near Hungerford Bridge on the River Thames

Illustration, Plusiidae -- Ophiusidae -- Toxocampidae -- Plusia Bractea, Plusia Iota, Plusia Gamma, Plusia Hochenwarthi, Euclidia Glyphica, Euclidia Mi, Pseudophia Tirrhaea, Pseudophia Lunaris

Northrop Gamma 2D (aft) climbing-out

Dangers of radioactivity by G. H. Davis
Death rays released by an atomic bomb explosion: the dangers of radioactivity explained in drawings. Date: 1946

Picture No. 11807090
Silver y moth resting on Borage, Norfolk UK Date:

Picture No. 11807031
Silver y moth at rest, Norfolk UK Date:

Silver Y moth (Autographa gamma)

Flag of the Commonwealth of Australia. The flags original design (with a six-pointed Commonwealth Star - as shown on this card)

British Fleet
July 1914: An airship, the Gamma, is seen flying over the Royal Yacht as George V reviews the Fleet at Spithead. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

HMA Gamma 1910
HMA Gamma. 1910. Date: 1910

Northrop Gamma 2ED-C K5053
Northrop Gamma 2ED-C, K5053, was tested by the A&AEE at Martlesham Heath

Northrop Gamma 2B NR12269 Polar Star
Northrop Gamma 2B, NR12269, Polar Star, in its original configuration

Northrop Gamma 2A X12265 Sky Chief
Northrop Gamma 2A, X12265, Sky Chief

Deflating Gamma inside the airship shed at Farnborough. 2 August 1910. Date: 1910

Northrop 2L Gamma Commercial G-AFBT
Northrop 2L Gamma Commercial, G-AFBT, used in early flight trials for the Bristol Hercules radial

Paths of alpha, beta, and gamma rays from a radium sample placed between poles of electromagnet, as used in Curies laboratory, Paris. Engraving published Paris, 1904

Composite of Cassiopeia A supernova remnant across the spectrum: Gamma rays (magenta) Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope: X-rays (blue)

Supernova remnants resolved at GeV gamma rays from of different ages and in different environments. W51C, W44 and IC 443 are middle-aged remnants between 4, 000 and 30, 000 years old. Credit NASA

Transducin protein beta-gamma complex F006 / 9514
Transducin protein beta-gamma complex. Molecular model of the beta-gamma dimer of the heterotrimeric G protein transducin

Transducin protein beta-gamma complex. Molecular model of the beta-gamma dimer of the heterotrimeric G protein transducin

Waves, abstract artwork C014 / 0008
Waves, abstract artwork

Heterotrimeric G protein complex C013 / 7186
Heterotrimeric G protein complex, molecular model showing secondary structure. Also called the large G proteins, these activate enzymes and metabolic pathways

LCC-LFB fireboat fleet at Lambeth HQ, London
As part of the formal opening of the London Fire Brigade headquarters building on the Albert Embankment, Londons fireboats Massey Shaw

LFB fireboat Gamma II near Brigade HQ - Lambeth
Gamma II was stationed at the Lambeth river fire station (R1) opposite the London Fire Brigade headquarters building on the Albert Embankment, SE1

Andromeda starfield. Optical image of stars in the constellation Andromeda, the princess. The bright star at centre is Mirach (Beta Andromedae), with Almach (Gamma Andromedae) in the top left corner

Andromeda constellation. Optical image of the constellation Andromeda. North is at top. The Andromeda Galaxy (M31) is the small fuzzy blob at centre

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"Exploring the Fascinating World of Gamma: From Airships to Moths and Art" Step into the captivating world of gamma, where history, science, and art intertwine. Let's embark on a journey through various intriguing hints that shed light on this multifaceted term. In the heart of Battersea Bridge river station (LCC-MFB), SW8, we discover a place where heroes once battled against roaring flames. The Gamma airships at the Royal Aircraft Factory take us back to the early 1900s when these majestic flying vessels ruled the skies with their Delta counterparts. Delving deeper into nature's wonders, we encounter Deutsche Tagfalter (chromolitho), showcasing vibrant butterflies fluttering gracefully in colorful harmony. Among them are gold spangle moths and other enchanting species like large tortoiseshells, small tortoiseshells, and commas - each possessing its unique allure. Artistic expressions also find their way into our exploration as we stumble upon Perseus with the head of Medusa from Uranometria by Johann Bayer. This masterpiece transports us to ancient mythology while Euler Gelber Hund pusher biplane introduces us to aviation marvels that pushed boundaries in their time. Transporting ourselves further back in time, elegantly dressed individuals captivate our attention as they strum harps and guitars or engage in card games during 1740-68. These glimpses into past social gatherings provide a window into an era filled with elegance and leisurely pursuits. Finally, Plate 22 presents two nude figures wearing veils created by Bartolomeo Crivellari in 1756 - an artistic representation that evokes curiosity about hidden meanings behind such imagery. Gamma is not just a word; it embodies stories waiting to be unraveled across different realms - from historical landmarks like LCC-MFB Battersea Bridge river fire station to scientific feats showcased by Delta and Gamma airships.