Planetary Collection (page 10)

Frameworks with inscribed and circumscribed spheres, representing the five regular solids distributed as Johannes
JOHANNES KEPLER: PLANETS. Frameworks with inscribed and circumscribed spheres, representing the five regular solids distributed as Johannes Kepler supposed them to be among the planetary orbits

Woodcut from Keplers Mysterium Cosmographicum, Tubingen, Germany, 1596
KEPLER: PLANETARY SYSTEM. Woodcut from Keplers Mysterium Cosmographicum, Tubingen, Germany, 1596

Tycho Brahes late 16th century planetary system showing the sun with all the planets revolving around the earth
PTOLEMAIC UNIVERSE. Tycho Brahes late 16th century planetary system showing the sun with all the planets revolving around the earth

Supernova 19i87A observed with Huble Space Telescope, wide field planetary telescope 2. NASA photograph

Johann Franz Encke (1791-1865) German astronomer: proved that comet of 1818 had already been observed in 1786, 1795 and 1805: since called Enckes comet. Engraving

Mosaic of Jupiter and its inner satelite lo. NASA photograph

Drawing of Mars showing canals and dark areas. From Percival Lowell Mars London 1896

Keplers concept of an attractive force from the sun - a virtue. His idea of gravity by which he hoped to account for his elliptical planetary orbits was to some extent analogous to magnetism

Keplers illustration to explain his discovery of the elliptical orbit of Mars. From Johannes Kepler Astronomia Nova... de Motibus Stellae Martis 1609. Woodcut

Series of observations of the planet Saturn, 1656. These observations made by Johannes Hevelius (1611-1687), latinized name of the German astronomer Jan Hewel or Hewelcke

Copernican, Heliocentric, Sun-centred, system of universe showing Jupiter and Saturn with the orbits of their moons. Hand-coloured engraving Paris, 1761

Copernican, Heliocentric, Sun-centred, system of universe showing the ecliptic and the orbit of the earth and the planets and demonstrating reason for night and day

April: Planetary figure of Sun in his chariot: Zodiac figures of Aries (Ram) and Taurus (Bull) at top. Duc de Berry in blue robe, left with ladies and attendants in open air

Urbain Jean Joseph Leverrier (1811-1877) French astronomer who calculated the position of planet Neptune in 1846. Calculations confirmed were shortly after by JG Galle at Berlin

Double canals Phison and Euphrates as observed 1894 November 18. From Percival Lowell Mars London 1896

Drawings of Mars showing its canals and polar ice caps from observations made at Lowell Observatory, Flagstaff, Arizona, USA 1907 July 8-12

The Helix Nebula (NGC 7293), sometimes called The Eye of God, a large planetary nebula in the constellation Aquarius. Credit: NASA

Robert Hooke (1635 - 1703) English scientist. Title page of a 1745 edition of his work Micrographia, detailing his observations through various lenses

Planetary nebula NGC 2818 in the southern constellation of Pyxis (The Compass). Glowing layers and shell of gas were created when a star shed its outer layers into space after running out of nuclear

Eskimo Nebula, a planetary nebula, discovered by William Herschel in 1787. In 2000 the Hubble Telescope imaged the nebula which displays complex gas clouds that are not yet fully understood

Image of Uranus obtained by the Hubble Telescope. The first planet discovered in modern times, it was first observed by William Herschel in 1781. Credit NASA. Science Astronomy Planetary Space

Parallax. Diagram of planetary parallax showing the apparent difference in the position of a body when measured from two different positions on Earth. Used to measure the distance of a body

John Couch Adams (1819-92) English astronomer and mathematician. Senior Wrangler, Cambridge 1843; calculated position of planet Neptune, 1845. Photograph c1846

Galileo presenting his telescope to the Muses, and pointing out a heliocentric system of the universe. Note Jupiter and its satellites, the phases of Venus, and the triple nature of Saturn

Galileos diagram of the Copernican (heliocentric) system of the universe showing also his own discovery, the four satellites (moons) of Jupiter

Karl Ludwig Hencke (1793-1866) German astonomer. Discovered the asteroids Astraea (1845) and Hebe (1847). Wood engraving

Space debris, artwork C017 / 7226
Space debris. Computer artwork showing the distribution of localised space junk (debris) around the Earth, according to the European Space Agency (ESA)

Space debris, artwork C017 / 7225
Space debris. Computer artwork showing the distribution of localised space junk (debris) around the Earth, according to the European Space Agency (ESA)

Astronomy Diagrams and instruments C017 / 3519
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing illustrations of astronomy diagrams and celestial and planetary globes

Global winds, artwork C017 / 7235
Global winds. Computer artwork showing the path of the prevailing and dominant winds around the globe, caused by the rotation of the Earth and the Coriolis effect

Coriolis effect, artwork C017 / 7211
Coriolis effect. Computer artwork of a globe, showing how the Coriolis effect affects the motion (red arrows) of free-moving objects in the northern and southern hemispheres of the Earth

Global winds, artwork C017 / 7234
Global winds. Computer artwork showing the path of the prevailing and dominant winds around the globe, caused by the rotation of the Earth and the Coriolis effect

Orbits of planets in the Solar System F005 / 0135
Artwork of the solar system, showing the paths of the eight major planets as they orbit the Sun. The four inner planets are, from inner to outer, Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars

Solar system formation, artwork
Solar system formation, computer artwork

Antarctica, artwork C014 / 2023
Antarctica. Artwork showing the continent of Antarctica in a spherical projection centred on the South Pole, where lines of latitude and longitude converge

Planetary formation, artwork F006 / 8973
Planetary formation, computer artwork

Surface of Mercury, artwork C015 / 4013
Surface of Mercury. Artwork of the Sun over rocky outcrops on the surface of the planet Mercury. Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun, orbiting at an average distance of 58 million kilometres

Theorem 13, Monas Hieroglyphica (1564). This theorem is one of 24 contained in the work Monas Hieroglyphica by Welsh astrologer John Dee (1527-1608)

Asteroids and extrasolar planet, artwork
Asteroids and extrasolar planet. Artwork of asteroids approaching an extrasolar planet (centre right). Asteroids are rocky bodies orbiting within a planetary system

Lightning on Venus C016 / 8918
Artwork of lightning striking the surface of Venus. In the 1970s, the Russian Venera 11 and 12 probes detected lightning. The European Space Agencys Venus Express, in 2006-2007

Wrights theory of the universe, 1750
Wrights theory of the universe. Diagram showing the Earth surrounded by concentric shells of stars, as published in An original theory or new hypothesis of the Universe (1750)

Lightning on Venus C016 / 8917
Artwork of lightning striking the surface of Venus. In the 1970s, the Russian Venera 11 and 12 probes detected lightning. The European Space Agencys Venus Express, in 2006-2007

Saturns north pole region, Cassini image. This north polar hexagon region of the gas giant planet Saturn is in sunlight as spring comes to the planets northern hemisphere

Lightning on Venus C016 / 8916
Artwork of lightning striking the surface of Venus. In the 1970s, the Russian Venera 11 and 12 probes detected lightning. The European Space Agencys Venus Express, in 2006-2007

Coriolis effect, artwork C016 / 7691
Coriolis effect. Computer artwork of an Earth globe, showing how the rotation of the Earth (white arrow) affects the motion (yellow arrows) of the winds at different locations on the Earth

Venera-15 radar image of Venus
Venus. Radar image showing part of Sedna Planitia in the northern hemisphere of Venus. The are seen here is about 1100km wide and 850km high

Surface of Mercury, artwork C016 / 6323
Surface of Mercury. Artwork of the Sun (upper left) over rocky outcrops and craters on the surface of the planet Mercury. Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun

Clouds and mud on Mars, artwork C016 / 6320
Clouds and mud on Mars as seen from space, artwork. This is a prehistoric Mars, billions of years ago when its atmosphere was thicker and warmer and there was thought to be flowing water

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"Exploring the Vastness of Planetary Wonders: A Journey Through Space and Time" Earthrise Photograph: Witnessing the breathtaking beauty of our home planet as it rises above the lunar horizon, reminding us of its fragility and interconnectedness. Continental Drift after 250 Million Years: Marvel at the ever-changing face of our planet, where landmasses have shifted over millions of years, shaping continents as we know them today. Full Moon: Gaze upon the luminous celestial body that has captivated humanity for centuries, illuminating our nights with its ethereal glow. Solar System Artwork: Immerse yourself in an artistic representation showcasing the mesmerizing diversity and intricate dance of planets orbiting around our life-sustaining Sun. Neptune - Voyager 2 Image: Get a glimpse into the mysterious blue realm of Neptune captured by NASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft, unraveling secrets about this distant gas giant. Saturn & Its Moons - Voyager I Composite Image: Behold a composite image revealing Saturn's majestic rings adorned with six captivating moons, offering a glimpse into this ringed wonderland. Jupiter and Io - New Horizons Image: Explore Jupiter's immense size alongside one of its volcanic moons called Io through an image captured by NASA's New Horizons mission. Earth from Space - Satellite Image: Contemplate our pale blue dot suspended in space as seen from afar—a humbling reminder to cherish and protect our precious home amidst vast cosmic emptiness. Solar System Overview: Embark on a visual journey through our solar system, witnessing diverse worlds ranging from scorching deserts to icy realms teeming with potential for exploration. Phases of the Moon: Observe how Luna gracefully transitions between waxing crescents to full moons and waning gibbous phases—an eternal cycle that has guided civilizations throughout history. Moon Rising Over Earth's Horizon.