Neptune Collection (page 16)

Triumph of Neptune. Neptune, Roman god of the sea (Greek: Poseidon) carrying his trident and riding in chariot pulled by horses with dolphin tails. 2nd century AD mosaic from Sousse (Susah)

Ensign of MTB 770 and brass plaque, D-Day landings, WW2
WW2 Important archive relating to Sub Lt David Johnson and HMS MTB 770, a motor torpedo boat of the Fairmile D Class. The most significant element of the archive comprises two maps for Operation

WW2 Naval Orders, Allied Naval Expeditionary Force
WW2 Important archive relating to Sub Lt. David Johnson and HMS MTB 770, a motor torpedo boat of the Fairmile D Class. The most significant element of the archive comprises two maps for Operation

Naval orders for capture of Cherbourg, WW2
WW2/MARITIME: Important archive relating to Sub Lt. David Johnson and HMS MTB 770, a motor torpedo boat of the Fairmile D Class

H. M. S. Neptune
H.M.S. Neptune by A.F.D. Bannister, 1937. Date: 1937

Neptune calming the tempest which Aeolus raised against Aeneas fleet from Book I o... ca. 1515-16
Neptune calming the tempest which Aeolus raised against Aeneas fleet from Book I of the Aeneid, ca. 1515-16

Neptune, from Game of Mythology (Jeu de la Mythologie), 1644

Two Vases, 16th-17th century. Creator: Rene Boyvin
Two Vases, 16th-17th century

Altar of Domitius Ahenobarbus. Wedding of Poseidon and Amphi
Roman Art. Altar of Domitius Ahenobarbus or A?u?Statue Base of Marcus AntoniusA?u?, relief freize of a monumental statue group base

Italy. Rome. Fountain of Neptune. Detail of Neptunes statue
Italy. Rome. Fountain of Neptune, 1574, designed by Giacomo della Porta (1532-1602). Detail of Neptune struggling with an octopus, by Antonio della Bitta (1807-?), 1878. Navona Square

Celebrating the crossing of the Equator
Scene on a Royal Navy ship. It is the custom on board ship to indulge in merrymaking when crossing the Equator -- in fancy dress if its your first time. Date: circa 1845

Imaginary inhabitants of the planet Neptune
The imaginary inhabitants of the planet Neptune have to put up with an unstable surface which is largely liquid, a dense atmosphere, very high gravity, and chemical storms. Date: 1940

Group photo, Grand Masters Palace, Valletta, Malta
Group photo in the Neptune Courtyard of the Grand Masters Palace, Valletta, Malta. The men are mostly officers and VIPs. The statue of Neptune is part of a fountain, erected in 1615. Date: circa 1900

French bank note, 50 Francs
French bank note, Banque de France, 50 Francs, issued on 19 May 1949. With a portrait of the French mathematician and astronomer Urbain Jean Joseph Le Verrier (1811-1877) on the front

Trevi Fountain, Fontana de Trevi, Close Up, Night Neptune Statues, Rome Italy Finished
Trevi Fountain, Fontana de Trevi, Close-up, Night Neptune Statues, Rome, Italy Finished by architect Salvi in 1735 who continued work by Bernini

God of sea with head and torso of human man and tail of fish, holding trident above head

Diagram of the orbits of the planets

Neptune and its rings against a starry background

Cup in lapis lazuli surmounted by Neptune in silver garlands of ceramic and enamelled flowers. Sphinxs at base and exotic animals, from Louis XIV collection of jewels

Europe, Italy, Florence. Statue of Roman god Neptune in the Piazza della Signoria
Italy, Florence. Statue of Roman god Neptune in the Piazza della Signoria. Credit as: Dennis Flaherty / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Uranus and Neptune, artwork C017 / 0781
Uranus and Neptune. Computer artwork of the planets Uranus (right) and Neptune (left), showing their ring systems. Neptune is the eighth planet from the Sun and the third-largest (by mass)

Neptune and Earth, artwork C017 / 7345
Neptune and Earth. Computer artwork comparing the size of the planet Neptune (large) with the Earth (small). Neptune is the eighth and farthest planet from the Sun

Solar System size comparison C017 / 7351
Solar System size comparison. Computer artwork of the Sun (top left) and the planets of the Solar System, showing them in size order

Solar system planets and Sun, artwork. The Sun is at right. The four rocky planets of the inner solar system are at upper right, from right: Mercury, Venus, Mars, and Earth

Solar System orbits, artwork C013 / 8987
Solar System orbits. Computer artwork of Earths solar system, showing the eight planets that orbit the Sun (yellow, centre)

GIORDANO, Luca (1632-1705). Neptune. 1682. ITALY

Neptune Fountain with the Neptune statue in the middle. Sculpted by Bartolome Ammannati in 1576. Piazza della Signoria. Florence. Italy

Sea Scout training on T.S. Neptune on Ravens Ait island, on the River Thames at Surbiton, Surrey. Showing a demonstration by Assistant Chief Examiner Geoffrey Preshner. 25 October 1958

Artwork of the orbits of the planets
Planetary orbits. Computer illustration of the orbits of the nine planets of the solar system. The Sun is at centre. The planets are (from the nearest to the furthest from the Sun): Mercury, Venus

Neptune from Triton. Artwork of a geyser (black) erupting on Triton, the largest moon of Neptune (upper right). Triton, among the coldest places in the solar system

Gas giant planets, artwork
Gas giant planets. Artwork of Jupiter (upper right), Saturn (bottom) and Neptune (centre left), three of the four gas giant planets of the Solar System

Sun and planets, size comparison
Alien planetary system. Artwork of an extrasolar Earth-like planet (centre right) orbiting its parent star. Another planet (black dot) is seen transiting the star

Tritons surface, artwork. Triton is the largest moon of the planet Neptune. Its surface is one of the coldest in the solar system, with temperatures of minus 235 degrees Celsius

Solar system and Nicolaus Copernicus, composite artwork. All eight planets are shown, plus Pluto, the asteroid belt and a comet

D-Day - Metal Detectors in use after invasion
American GIs stroll through a captured village close to the Normandy coast following the invasion. Two metal detector operators check the road ahead of the troops for hidden/buried mines or booby

Statue of Neptune in the Piazza della Signora in Florence, Italy

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ITALY, Rome, Lazio, The 1762 Trevi Fountain by Nicola Salvi showing the central figure of the sea god Neptune with tourists in the Piazza Di Trevi and an ornate lamppost in the foreground

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Water nymphs are the companions of Neptune (Poseidon) and frolic around him as he rides his chariot through the waves

Algeria, Timgad, Mosaic work depicting Neptune on his chariot 3rd century A.D.. Imperial age, Roman art, From Thamugas (Timgad, Algeria) Roman city founded by Emperor Trajan orders around 100 A.D

Detail of Triton
This color photo of Neptunes large satellite Triton was obtained on Aug. 24 1989 at a range of 530, 000 kilometers (330, 000 miles)

Gardens of Versailles Palace, France - The Basin of Neptune. Date: circa 1909

German sailors on the SMS Thetis - Crossing the line
German sailors on the SMS Thetis (the fourth member of the ten-ship Gazelle class, built by the Imperial German Navy) - the crossing-the-line ceremony during the crossing of the equator

Valletta, Malta - Statue of Neptune - Governors Palace Grounds. Date: 1923

Naples, Italy - Piazza Giovanni Bovio (formerly the Piazza Borsa) - with the Stock Exchange Building (Palazzo della Borsa)

Dance Band on cruise liner, Empress of Australia
Dance Band members on the Canadian Pacific cruise liner, Empress of Australia. They are wearing fancy dress, as part of the High Jinks tradition performed when crossing the Equator. Date: 1929

Italy. Bologna. Fountain of Neptune by Giambologna (1529-1608), 1567

The Arms of the Dutch East India Company, 1651, by Jeronimus
Jeronimus Becx (active c. 1649-1658). Dutch artist. The Arms of the Dutch East India Company, 1651. Detail. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

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"Neptune: From D-Day to the Solar System, Unveiling the Mysteries of the Deep" In 1944, amidst the chaos of World War II, Neptune played a crucial role as a codename for one of history's most significant military operations. The D-Day map from that fateful year reveals how British and Canadian troops courageously landed on Juno Beach, marking a turning point in the war. As we delve into space exploration, Voyager 2 captured an awe-inspiring image within our vast solar system. The wonders of our solar system have long captivated artists and scientists alike. Through intricate artwork depicting celestial bodies like Neptune and its planetary counterparts, we gain insight into their grandeur and complexity. Just as soldiers stormed Omaha Beach during D-Day's landing in France, supplies pour ashore onto Neptune's mysterious surface. When contemplating the vastness of our universe, it is fascinating to compare sizes among planets within our solar system. Each planet holds its unique allure; however, none can rival Jupiter or Saturn in sheer magnitude. Yet even they pale in comparison to mighty Neptune with its deep blue hues reminiscent of Ulysses Deriding Polyphemus' captivating oil painting from 1829. As we continue exploring beyond Earth's boundaries into the depths of space, we encounter more mysteries surrounding our solar system's enigmatic planets. Among them stands Poseidon himself – known as Neptune in Roman mythology – ruler over oceans and seas. With his trident held high against cosmic tides, he symbolizes both power and mystery. From historical battles fought on Earth to interstellar journeys through space-time dimensions—Neptune remains an emblematic figure bridging these realms together. Its significance stretches far beyond being just another celestial body floating amidst countless others; it represents humanity's unyielding spirit for discovery. So let us marvel at this distant world named after ancient gods while pondering upon its connection to our own history.