Meteor Collection (page 7)

Kaisers Yacht Meteor
Kaiser Wilhelm II owned several yachts named Meteor, this is probably Meteor III. Date: 1894

Meteorite strike in India
Spectacular meteorite which exploded over the town of Queennggouch in India in fine weather Date: 26-27 December 1857

Bolide meteorite observed by Padre Secchi
Bolide observed by padre Secchi, Italian astronomer, who stated that the body was brighter than Venus and the two tails changed colour in the course of combustion. Date: 14 November 1868

Bolide meteorite with lance-like antenna
Bolide with lance-like antenna which exploded like a sunburst, the largest fragment ontinuing on its original trajectory Date: 11 November 1869

Quadruple bolide meteorites
Quadruple bolide recorded by the astronomer Tacchini at the Rome observatory Date: 27 July 1874

Gloster Meteor F1- entered service in early 1945 and based at Manston in time to be used against incoming V-1 Flying Bombs

Gloster F9-40 Rampage -Britains first jet fighter, subsequently renamed Meteor

Yachts Meteor and White Heather at Cowes, IOW
Yachts Meteor (belonging to Kaiser Wilhelm II) and White Heather (belonging to Mr Myles Kennedy) at sea during the Cowes Regatta, Isle of Wight. They were taking part in the 23-metre class. Date: 1914

North America, USA, Meteor Crater near Winslow, Arizona

Diagram showing planetary orbits, the sun and the path of a comet, digital illustration

Primary crater surround by a ring of secondary craters, digital illustration

Man holding binoculars in grounds of observatory, night

Illustration of a meteor

Gloster Meteor NF11, WM232, at the 1953 Royal Aeronautic?
Gloster Meteor NF11, WM232, at the 1953 Royal Aeronautical Society Garden Party at Hatfield on 14 June

A meteor and the Big Dipper in the clear sky on the summit of Mount Kobau, Canada
July 28, 2014 - The Big Dipper and Ursa Major at the end of the backroad on the summit of Mount Kobau, near Osoyoos, British Columbia. A meteor streaks down at left

The ring of debris that may orbit Saturns second-largest moon, Rhea
This artists concept depicts the ring of debris that may orbit Saturns second-largest moon, Rhea. The suggested disk of solid material is exaggerated in density here for clarity

A bolide from the Geminids meteor shower above a setting moon in Mercedes, Argentina
A bolide from the Geminids meteor shower above the setting moon in Mercedes, Argentina

Men born of molton lava from the core of the Earth, hail an arriving UFO
Men born of molton lava from the core of the Earth, hail their creators arriving in a UFO

A planetary ring orbits around a blue planet
A planetary ring consisting of moons or moonlets orbit around a blue planet near a large star and blue nebula

Star trails above a granite rock formation in Cleveland National Forest, California
Star trails and an impressive granite rock formation in the Cleveland National Forest near Warner Springs, California

The Bolivian Amazon
September 13, 2002 - An 8-kilometer (5-mile) wide crater of possible impact origin is shown in this view of an isolated part of the Bolivian Amazon from the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission

A faraway solar system where planets and asteroids circle around two suns
This artists illustration depicts a faraway solar system like our own, except for one big difference. Planets and asteroids circle around not one, but two suns

The Geminids meteor shower streaks across the clear sky above Yunnan province of China. This image is a composite result of wide-angle photo sequence taken from 3 hours before dwan on December 14

Zodiacal light in dawn sky, Alberta, Canada
October 7, 2013 - The zodiacal light in the pre-dawn sky in Alberta, Canada. Leo is just rising left of centre, with Mars above Regulus. Jupiter in Gemini is the bright object above centre

Image of an asteroid

A green planet surrounded by several larger and smaller moons

Milky Way and Perseid Meteor Shower, Oklahoma
Two Perseid meteors streak across the Milky Way during the 2012 meteor shower in Oklahoma

An Orionid meteor steaks over the Jampayang snow mountain in China
In the morning twilight of Yading national nature reserve, Sichuan province of China, an Orionid meteor steaks over the Jampayang snow mountain

Astronaut exploring an asteroid in outer space

A meteor crossing the Milky Way, Miramar, Argentina
A fragmenting meteor crossing the Milky Way at dawn, Miramar, Argentina

Illustration of an asteroid in outer space

Vision of a black hole destroying a sun

View of the universe and planets as seen from a distant moon

A view of two moons and meteroites from a passenger aircraft window

Comet Tempel 1
The Stardust-NExT mission took this image of comet Tempel 1 on February 14, 2011. The comet was first visited by NASAs Deep Impact mission in 2005

The impact of an asteroid or comet in the Sahara Desert
November 29, 2005 - The impact of an asteroid or comet several hundred million years ago, according to scientists, left scars in the landscape that are still visible in this International Space

A meteor streaks the sky above Bhaktapur Durbar Square of Nepal
Above lights of the Bhaktapur Durbar Square of Nepal, a meteor streaks the sky next to the stars of Orion during the peak of Geminid Meteor shower

Asteroid 243 Ida
This view of the asteroid 243 Ida is a mosaic of five image frames acquired by the Galileo spacecraft. Ida is the second asteroid ever encountered by a spacecraft

Venus
September 23, 1996 - This global view of the surface of Venus is centered at 90 degrees east longitude. Magellan synthetic aperture radar mosaics from the three eight-month cycles of Magellan radar

Artists concept of Meteor Crater, Arizona, USA

A meteorite impact crater in the northern Arizona desert of the United States
Meteor Crater, also known as Barringer Crater, is one of the youngest and best-preserved impact craters on Earth. The crater formed roughly 50, 000 years ago when a 30-meter-wide

A bright bolide meteor breaking up as it enters the atmosphere
April 25, 2013 - A bright bolide meteor breaking up as it enters the atmosphere under the light of a full moon

Perseid meteors over Mt. Chephren in Banff National Park, Canada
August 11, 2014 - Two Perseid meteors over Mt. Chephren on the night before the peak of the meteor shower. Photographed in two separate exposures and composited into one frame

Spider Crater, Western Australia
The Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER) on the Terra satellite captured this image of Spider Crater sprawled across the arid landscape of western Australias

Artists depiction of a large meteor entering Earths atmosphere
An artists depiction of a large meteor entering Earths atmosphere and about to impact in a mountainous area

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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.