Meteor Collection (page 14)

Leonid meteor shower of 1833, artwork
Leonids of 1833 are a prolific meteor shower associated with the comet Temple-Tuttle. Leonids is a meteor stream left by the comet. The meteorites are moving fast with 72 km/sec

Meteorite explosion, historical artwork
Meteor Explosion over Quenggouk on December 27, 1857 which ended in a stone rain. Very special: 2 pieces, found in 1 mile distance fitted perfectly together

Meteor shower, artwork
Meteor shower in the night sky, computer artwork. Meteor tracks, also known as falling or shooting stars, are caused by tiny dust grains entering the Earths atmosphere

Spinosaurus witnessing a lunar impact. Computer artwork of a Spinosaurus dinosaur standing under a flash of light in the sky caused by a massive asteroid colliding with the Moon

Prehistoric Earth, artwork
Prehistoric Earth. Computer artwork showing how the surface of the Earth may have appeared beneath its clouds about 500 million years after its birth, during a period known as the Hadean eon

Near-Earth objects, artwork
Near-Earth objects (NEOs). Computer artwork showing two asteroids orbiting very near the Earths atmosphere, with the moon at upper left

Meteor shower orbit, 19th century artwork. Artwork from the 1886 ninth edition of Moses and Geology (Samuel Kinns, London). This book was originally published in 1882

Vulcanoid asteroid and Sun, artwork
Vulcanoid asteroid and Sun. Artwork of an asteroid that is circling the Sun within the orbit of the innermost planet Mercury

Earths cometary bombardment, artwork
Earths cometary bombardment. Artwork of Earth being bombarded with cometary fragments. On a populated Earth, such a bombardment would be catastrophic, but in the early history of the solar system

Giovanni Schiaparelli, Italian astronomer
Giovanni Virginio Schiaparelli (1835-1910), Italian astronomer. Schiaparelli was, from 1862, the Director of the Milan Observatory for forty years

SCI-FI MAGAZINE COVER, 1931. Cover by Frank R. Paul for an American science fiction magazine of 1931

Meteor Crater - Arizona - 4150 feet across and 570 feet deep

Cowes - Isle of Wight - Regatta
Cowes Regatta - Isle of Wight - 1911. Two White Wings boats, the Waterwitch and the Meteor racing

Fall of meteorites at Hatford, Berkshire, UK
When meteorites fall at Hatford, Berkshire, Mistress Greene, a witness, has one dug up, though one of the diggers swoons in terror

Meteor seen above fields from Fulham Road, London
A meteor seen above the fields from the Fulham Road, West London

Red Sea Meteor
METEOR OVER SINAI is interpreted by Arabs as a portent of grave events in the Red Sea area : shortly after, war breaks out between Italy and Ethiopia

Balloon & Meteor Shower
A meteor shower seen from a balloon over Northern France by Wilfred de Fonvielle

METEORITE /
A meteor shower

Meteor above the Champs Elysees, Paris, France
A meteor seen above the Champs Elysees and Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France

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In the vast expanse of the night sky, a mesmerizing spectacle unfolds - a meteor shower. Back in 1833, people gathered in awe as they observed a meteor storm above their humble village. The wood engraving by Adolf Vollmy, created around 1888, captures this extraordinary event with intricate detail and timeless beauty. Fast forward to modern times, where luxury meets power on the roads. The Bentley Continental R Mulliner roars through the streets, embodying elegance and strength just like those shooting stars that once graced our skies. But meteors aren't limited to celestial wonders alone; they also find their place among man-made marvels. Take for instance the Gloster Meteor F8 WA820 aircraft soaring through the clouds with unmatched grace and speed. Its sleek design is reminiscent of those radiant streaks illuminating the heavens during that unforgettable meteor shower over the Mississippi River in 1833. Artists have long been captivated by these cosmic phenomena too. Through vivid strokes and imaginative brushwork, they recreate meteor showers on canvas, allowing us to witness their splendor even when nature remains silent. Transportation takes another form as we delve into history's archives. An advertisement from 1885 showcases the Rover Safety Bicycle alongside an enchanting depiction of a meteor shower overhead - reminding us that even during moments of leisurely travel, we can still be touched by celestial magic. The skies have witnessed countless advancements throughout time - from six generations of RAF fighters lined up together to witness majestic meteors passing by to individuals embarking on thrilling journeys aboard their trusty motorcycles like this man astride his 1956/7 Royal Enfield bike. Amongst all these remarkable encounters with meteors lies yet another Gloster Meteor F8: WA855 gracefully gliding across azure horizons – its presence an homage to both aviation excellence and celestial wonderment.