Solar System Collection (page 7)

Changing seasons and day and night as the earth orbits the sun
3480253 Changing seasons and day and night as the earth orbits the sun; (add.info.: Diagram explaining the changing seasons and day and night as the earth orbits the sun)

The Solar System; The Moon (colour litho)
8653589 The Solar System; The Moon (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Solar System; The Moon)

Planetary system, 1830-36 (lithograph)
7341588 Planetary system, 1830-36 (lithograph) by Barfoot, S. (19th century); 36.8x44 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: S. Barfoot; S)

Astronomical glass plate slide of the Moon in first quarter (1899), 1899 (glass negative)
7342358 Astronomical glass plate slide of the Moon in first quarter (1899), 1899 (glass negative) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London

Astronomical glass plate slide of the Moon in first quarter (1899), 1899 (glass negative)
7342318 Astronomical glass plate slide of the Moon in first quarter (1899), 1899 (glass negative) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London

The Nautical Almanac and Astronomical Ephemeris for the year 1767 (print)
7340732 The Nautical Almanac and Astronomical Ephemeris for the year 1767 (print) by Unknown artist, (18th century); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Unknown artist)

Jupiter seen on October 25, 1856. In "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by Mr
JAB5036767 Jupiter seen on October 25, 1856. In "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by Mr. Charles D'Orbigny.; (add.info.: Jupiter seen on October 25, 1856)

Map by Claude Ptolemee (Claudius Ptolemaeus, 90-168) showing the flat land without the American continent
NWI4846822 Map by Claude Ptolemee (Claudius Ptolemaeus, 90-168) showing the flat land without the American continent, north and south poles, around 150

Earth's path around the Sun, 1888
3480254 Earth's path around the Sun, 1888; (add.info.: Earth's path around the Sun; showing the seasons of the year. In margin are various comets and nebulae)

Rings of the planet Saturn, c1880 (engraving)
2526604 Rings of the planet Saturn, c1880 (engraving) by Kranz, Wilhelm (1853-1930); (add.info.: Science. Astronomy. Rings of the planet Saturn)

Compare representations of the different cosmological systems, 1671 (engraving)
FAT4300500 Compare representations of the different cosmological systems, 1671 (engraving); (add.info.: Compare representations of the different cosmological systems: Ptolemee, Plato, Tycho de Brahe)

The Laplace's Nebula Hypothesis
3732386 The Laplace's Nebula Hypothesis; (add.info.: Images depicting the Laplace's Nebula Hypothesis. Left: The formation of a solar system Stage 1 - a nebula condensing into a star)

Sir Joseph Norman Lockyer, FRS (1836 -1920)
673462 Sir Joseph Norman Lockyer, FRS (1836 -1920); (add.info.: Sir Joseph Norman Lockyer (17 May 1836 - 16 August 1920), English scientist and astronomer); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Above the stars I met you
Julija Belickienė

MOON
Julija Belickienė

L'Etoile du berger, engraving by Grandville illustrating a chapter in Mery's book: " The Stars", 1849
PCT4261545 L'Etoile du berger, engraving by Grandville illustrating a chapter in Mery's book: " The Stars"

Volvelle giving the rules for predicting solar and lunar eclipses, 1540 (hand-coloured engraving)
7340907 Volvelle giving the rules for predicting solar and lunar eclipses, 1540 (hand-coloured engraving) by Apianus, Petrus (1495-1552); National Maritime Museum, London

The Nautical Almanac and Astronomical Ephemeris for the year 1767 (print)
7340735 The Nautical Almanac and Astronomical Ephemeris for the year 1767 (print) by Unknown artist, (18th century); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Unknown artist)

The central sun and the theory of the stellar universe, 1846-60 (engraving)
7340567 The central sun and the theory of the stellar universe, 1846-60 (engraving) by Reynolds, James (fl.c.1846-60); 29.2x23.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Planetarium, detail, c.1825 (brass, glass, gilt brass, enamel, engraved)
7339590 Planetarium, detail, c.1825 (brass, glass, gilt brass, enamel, engraved) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 28x17 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Plate taken from the manuscript " Treat de la sphere" (De sphaera mundi or Tractatus de sphaera)
GIA5035944 Plate taken from the manuscript " Treat de la sphere" (De sphaera mundi or Tractatus de sphaera) by Jean de Sacro Bosco (Giovanni Sacrobosco or John of Holywood or Halifax, c)

Plate taken from the manuscript " Treat de la sphere" (De sphaera mundi or Tractatus de sphaera)
GIA5035935 Plate taken from the manuscript " Treat de la sphere" (De sphaera mundi or Tractatus de sphaera) by Jean de Sacro Bosco (Giovanni Sacrobosco or John of Holywood or Halifax, c)

Autumn, 1921 (watercolour, gouache and metallic gold paint, with arched top)
827408 Autumn, 1921 (watercolour, gouache and metallic gold paint, with arched top) by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); 35.5x28 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Autumn. Edmund Dulac (1882-1953)

Adano Putra, daughter of Dipak Raga, c.1730-50 (gouache)
1196993 Adano Putra, daughter of Dipak Raga, c.1730-50 (gouache) by Yakovlev, Vassily Nikolayevich (1893-1953); 34.3x23.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images.

A chart of Mars prepared by Giovanni Schiaparelli, based on his observations between 1877-1888
5311389 A chart of Mars prepared by Giovanni Schiaparelli, based on his observations between 1877-1888. Giovanni Schiaparelli (1835-1910) an Italian astronomer and science historian

Sciences: astronomy. Astronomers studying planets and stars of the solar system (sun, moon and stars), 1537
NWI4953857 Sciences: astronomy. Astronomers studying planets and stars of the solar system (sun, moon and stars), 1537. 19th century engraving.; (add.info.: Sciences: astronomy)

Sciences: Galilee (Galileo Galilei, 1564-1642) Italian physicist and astronomer
NWI4947061 Sciences: Galilee (Galileo Galilei, 1564-1642) Italian physicist and astronomer, defending his theory of the heliocentricite of the solar system before the Inquisition Court in Rome in

Universe model is based on the five polyedres of Johannes Kepler (or Keppler)
NWI4947758 Universe model is based on the five polyedres of Johannes Kepler (or Keppler, 1571-1630) German astronomer who confirmed Copernicus's heliocentric hypotheses

Frontispice of 'Harmonia Macrocosmica' or 'Celestial Atlas' by Andreas Cellarius, 1661 (engraving)
CUL4933069 Frontispice of 'Harmonia Macrocosmica' or 'Celestial Atlas' by Andreas Cellarius, 1661 (engraving); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: CELLARIUS)

Rings of the planet Saturn, c1880 (engraving)
2526605 Rings of the planet Saturn, c1880 (engraving) by Kranz, Wilhelm (1853-1930); (add.info.: Science. Astronomy. Rings of the planet Saturn)

Warren de la Rue's photograph of eclipse in 1860
673453 Warren de la Rue's photograph of eclipse in 1860; (add.info.: Warren de la Rue's photograph of eclipse 1860)

Sciences and scholars: Portrait of Nicolas Copernicus ((Nicolaus Copernicus)
NWI4947573 Sciences and scholars: Portrait of Nicolas Copernicus ((Nicolaus Copernicus, 1473-1543) Polish astronomer studying the night sky

Page of the book " Petri Gassendi Institutio astronomica juxta hypotheseis tam veterum quam recentiorum
CUL4847637 Page of the book " Petri Gassendi Institutio astronomica juxta hypotheseis tam veterum quam recentiorum: cui accesserunt Galilei Nuncius sidereus

The Sun in the church of St. Francis museum centre, Evora
7264973 The Sun in the church of St. Francis museum centre, Evora; Igreja Real de Sao Francisco, Evora, Portugal; (add.info.: Stylized image of the sun in the church of St)

Man discovers the celestial mechanics, c1880 (illustration)
2526578 Man discovers the celestial mechanics, c1880 (illustration) by French School, (15th century); (add.info.: Science. Astronomy. Man discovers the celestial mechanics)

Plate taken from the manuscript " Treat de la sphere" (De sphaera mundi or Tractatus de sphaera)
GIA5035928 Plate taken from the manuscript " Treat de la sphere" (De sphaera mundi or Tractatus de sphaera) by Jean de Sacro Bosco (Giovanni Sacrobosco or John of Holywood or Halifax, c)

Solar system according to Claudius Ptolemy, 1660 (engraving)
2526586 Solar system according to Claudius Ptolemy, 1660 (engraving) by Cellarius, Andreas (c.1596-1665); (add.info.: Science. Astronomy. Solar system according to Claudius Ptolemy)

A diagram of the Solar system, showing the orbits of some of the minor planets, 19th century
5311319 A diagram of the Solar system, showing the orbits of some of the minor planets, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1880); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Portrait of Galileo Galilei dit Galilee (1564 - 1642) - Anonymous painting - Lastra a Signa, villa selva, Italy
XEE5027029 Portrait of Galileo Galilei dit Galilee (1564 - 1642) - Anonymous painting - Lastra a Signa, villa selva, Italy; (add.info)

The Moonlight Sonata; La Sonate au Clair de Lune, c. 1925 (oil on canvas)
1197550 The Moonlight Sonata; La Sonate au Clair de Lune, c. 1925 (oil on canvas) by Levy-Dhurmer, Lucien (1865-1953); 65x50.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images.

"Summer," by T. W. Keyl, in the exhibition of the British Institution, 1864. Creator: Pearson
"Summer," by T. [sic] W. Keyl, in the exhibition of the British Institution, 1864. Engraving of a painting. 'It is not merely that the picture has a careful

Scene from "The Workmen of Paris", at the Adelphi Theatre; Paris by Moonlight, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Scene from "The Workmen of Paris", at the Adelphi Theatre; Paris by Moonlight, 1864. London stage production. 'There are two novel and elaborate scenic effects

The War in America: Fort Lafayette, the Federal Bastille for political prisoners, 1862. Creator: Smyth
The War in America: Fort Lafayette, the Federal Bastille for political prisoners, 1862. 'The traveller to America who enters the beautiful harbour of New York...will observe

U.S. doctors & nurses in Japan, 1917. Creator: Bain News Service. U.S. doctors & nurses in Japan, 1917
U.S. doctors & nurses in Japan, 1917. American Red Cross group including doctors and nurses en route to Romania to provide medical relief during World War I

U.S. doctors & nurses in Japan, 1917. Creator: Bain News Service. U.S. doctors & nurses in Japan, 1917
U.S. doctors & nurses in Japan, 1917. American Red Cross group including doctors and nurses en route to Romania to provide medical relief during World War I

Very old stone building in the garden of the Rostov Kremlin, which according to legend..., 1911
Very old stone building in the garden of the Rostov Kremlin, which according to legend, was used as a bathhouse in the Rostov Archbishop's house; in the Rostov Museum, Rostov Velikii, 1911.

View of Kasli, 1910. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
View of Kasli, 1910.

Plyos: view of the city with its main cathedral, 1910. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Plyos: view of the city with its main cathedral, 1910.

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"The Solar System: A Cosmic Symphony Unveiled" In the vast expanse of space, our home planet Earth appears as a mere speck, a Pale Blue Dot amidst the infinite wonders of the solar system. Voyager 1, humanity's farthest-reaching spacecraft, captured this humbling perspective in its iconic photograph. As we journey further into the depths of space, we encounter breathtaking sights like Earthrise over Moon. The Apollo 8 mission gifted us with this awe-inspiring image that forever changed our perception of our place in the universe. Just as artists have immortalized moments on canvas, JMW Turner's masterpiece "The Fighting Temeraire" reminds us of our connection to celestial bodies. Similarly, the 1919 solar eclipse allowed scientists to validate Einstein's theory of general relativity and opened new doors to understanding gravity's role in shaping our solar system. Amidst these scientific endeavors lies an artistic touch—the Sounds of Earth Record Cover. This golden record aboard Voyager carries sounds and images representing humanity's diverse cultures and achievements—a testament to both science and art intertwining harmoniously. Venturing deeper into space reveals mesmerizing phenomena such as Orion nebula—an ethereal birthplace for stars where cosmic forces shape new worlds. And just like how artwork can capture fleeting moments, Earthrise photograph turned artwork captures a profound sense of wonder at witnessing our own planet from afar. Yet even centuries ago, artists like Samuel Palmer envisioned otherworldly landscapes through their imagination—like Coming from Evening Church—a glimpse into an artist's interpretation beyond earthly realms. Joseph Farquharson's The Silence of Snows transports us to serene wintry scenes that evoke tranquility amidst cosmic chaos. Once again, a solar eclipse captivates minds—this time in 1919—as it did during Christ in the Wilderness by Briton Riviere (1898). These celestial events remind us that nature holds immense power while inspiring artistic expressions that transcend time.