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Spheres Collection

"Spheres: Exploring the Boundaries of Knowledge and Imagination" From the brilliant mind of Henri Poincare to soap bubbles floating in the air

Background imageSpheres Collection: Reconstruction of medieval conception of the universe showing a flat earth surrounded

Reconstruction of medieval conception of the universe showing a flat earth surrounded by the crystalline spheres. Figure on left has broken through outermost of these to find the celestial machinery

Background imageSpheres Collection: Henri Poincare, caricature C015 / 6708

Henri Poincare, caricature C015 / 6708
Henri Poincare, caricature

Background imageSpheres Collection: 16th-century astronomy

16th-century astronomy. Artwork of Atlas holding up the heavens. This artwork was published in Freiburg in 1503 in the encyclopedia Margarita Philosophica by the German author Gregor Reisch

Background imageSpheres Collection: Soap bubbles

Soap bubbles merging

Background imageSpheres Collection: Quantum computing

Quantum computing. Conceptual computer artwork of electronic circuitry contained on spheres, representing parallel processing in a quantum computer

Background imageSpheres Collection: Cyanobacteria, SEM

Cyanobacteria, SEM
Cyanobacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of cyanobacteria (formally known as blue-green algae, blue). Several spores (pink) are also seen

Background imageSpheres Collection: Newtonian Earth, conceptual artwork

Newtonian Earth, conceptual artwork
Newtonian Earth. Conceptual artwork of the Earth as one of the balls in a Newtons cradle. This image can represent concepts such as the impact and effect of physical laws on the Earths environment

Background imageSpheres Collection: Newtons cradle, artwork

Newtons cradle, artwork. This device consists of a number of steel balls suspended from a frame (not seen) in a horizontal line

Background imageSpheres Collection: Valdecoxib anti-inflammatory drug

Valdecoxib anti-inflammatory drug
Valdecoxib, computer model. This drug was used in the treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and menstrual symptoms under the trade name Bextra

Background imageSpheres Collection: Airborne Musicians

Airborne Musicians
This band has taken to the skies in their airship - folk down below may take their efforts for the music of the spheres

Background imageSpheres Collection: An astronomer and philosopher

An astronomer and philosopher
3330926 An astronomer and philosopher; (add.info.: Woodcut print depicting an astronomer and philosopher heologian engaged in discussion. Dated 15th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageSpheres Collection: From the series 'Experiments with glass'

From the series "Experiments with glass"
Evgeniy Popov

Background imageSpheres Collection: Fall

Fall
Antonyus Bunjamin (Abe)

Background imageSpheres Collection: Prunus Domestica

Prunus Domestica
Christophe Verot

Background imageSpheres Collection: From the series 'Almost monochrome composition'

From the series "Almost monochrome composition"
Evgeniy Popov

Background imageSpheres Collection: Frosty Festive Sphere

Frosty Festive Sphere
Julia Ramiro

Background imageSpheres Collection: Disco Holiday Twist

Disco Holiday Twist
Julia Ramiro

Background imageSpheres Collection: Ornament on Sled

Ornament on Sled
Julia Ramiro

Background imageSpheres Collection: Black and White Stripes Gold Spheres No3

Black and White Stripes Gold Spheres No3
cartissi

Background imageSpheres Collection: Black and White Stripes Gold Spheres No2

Black and White Stripes Gold Spheres No2
cartissi

Background imageSpheres Collection: Lucid Dreaming

Lucid Dreaming
Hugo Gonçalves

Background imageSpheres Collection: Expansion

Expansion
Wendy Xu

Background imageSpheres Collection: Call black white

Call black white
Wendy Xu

Background imageSpheres Collection: Matte Xmas ball

Matte Xmas ball
Julia Ramiro

Background imageSpheres Collection: 3 Grey and Gold Spheres 1

3 Grey and Gold Spheres 1
Project C

Background imageSpheres Collection: 3 Grey and Gold Spheres 2

3 Grey and Gold Spheres 2
Project C

Background imageSpheres Collection: Smoking cap, c. 1880 (embroidered velvet lined with machine-quilted silk)

Smoking cap, c. 1880 (embroidered velvet lined with machine-quilted silk)
3084444 Smoking cap, c.1880 (embroidered velvet lined with machine-quilted silk) by English School, (19th century); 6.5x19 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageSpheres Collection: The Atomium, Brussels, Belgium

The Atomium, Brussels, Belgium

Background imageSpheres Collection: BaLLs

BaLLs
Drazen Sokac

Background imageSpheres Collection: Giant ostracod {Gigantocypris mulleri} from between 867 and 1805m, Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Giant ostracod {Gigantocypris mulleri} from between 867 and 1805m, Mid-Atlantic Ridge, North Atlantic Ocean

Background imageSpheres Collection: Spain, Basque Country Region, Vizcaya Province, Bilbao, city reflection in chrome spheres

Spain, Basque Country Region, Vizcaya Province, Bilbao, city reflection in chrome spheres

Background imageSpheres Collection: A long exposure of the Moeraki Boulders on the South Island along a stretch of Koekohe Beach

A long exposure of the Moeraki Boulders on the South Island along a stretch of Koekohe Beach

Background imageSpheres Collection: Arch Drops Egg

Arch Drops Egg
Antonyus Bunjamin (Abe)

Background imageSpheres Collection: Zen Garden

Zen Garden
Christophe Verot

Background imageSpheres Collection: Spheres

Spheres
Chechi Peinado

Background imageSpheres Collection: The Egg of Creation

The Egg of Creation
Peter Hammer

Background imageSpheres Collection: Solar System Moon

Solar System Moon
Florent Bodart

Background imageSpheres Collection: Lunar Phases

Lunar Phases
jay stanley

Background imageSpheres Collection: Bubble

Bubble
Shot by Clint

Background imageSpheres Collection: Tiny Disco Ball

Tiny Disco Ball
Samantha Hearn

Background imageSpheres Collection: Orange Disco Ball

Orange Disco Ball
Samantha Hearn

Background imageSpheres Collection: Melting Disco Ball

Melting Disco Ball
Samantha Hearn

Background imageSpheres Collection: Globes

Globes

Background imageSpheres Collection: Paradise Street, Birmingham - View toward the Town Hall

Paradise Street, Birmingham - View toward the Town Hall / New Street Date: 1904

Background imageSpheres Collection: House In Berkshire, Entrance Front

House In Berkshire, Entrance Front
An architectural illustration of the entrance front of a fine house in Berkshire, with an exterior opening sided with piers, capped with spheres and iron fencing

Background imageSpheres Collection: Governor for Steam Engine - Front Elevation, c. 1882 (w / c)

Governor for Steam Engine - Front Elevation, c. 1882 (w / c)
6200809 Governor for Steam Engine - Front Elevation, c.1882 (w/c) by Phillips, Charles Gustav Louis (1863-1944); 57.9x39.7 cm; The McManus, Dundee

Background imageSpheres Collection: Governor for Steam Engine - Angle View, 1882 (w / c)

Governor for Steam Engine - Angle View, 1882 (w / c)
6200810 Governor for Steam Engine - Angle View, 1882 (w/c) by Phillips, Charles Gustav Louis (1863-1944); 58.7x38.5 cm; The McManus, Dundee

Background imageSpheres Collection: Illustration from Sphaera Mundi by Johannes de Sacro Bosco and Theoricae Novum Planetarium

Illustration from Sphaera Mundi by Johannes de Sacro Bosco and Theoricae Novum Planetarium
CH438799 Illustration from Sphaera Mundi by Johannes de Sacro Bosco and Theoricae Novum Planetarium, published in Venice by Simon Bevilacqua, 1499 (hand coloured woodcut) by Italian School



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"Spheres: Exploring the Boundaries of Knowledge and Imagination" From the brilliant mind of Henri Poincare to soap bubbles floating in the air, they have fascinated humanity throughout history. In a caricature by C015/6708, Poincare's revolutionary ideas about mathematical transformations come alive, reminding us of the power of abstract thinking. But spheres aren't just confined to theoretical concepts; they also played a role in shaping our understanding of the universe. A reconstruction depicting medieval conceptions reveals how people once believed in a flat Earth surrounded by celestial spheres, each carrying heavenly bodies. Fast forward to 16th-century astronomy, where astronomers like Copernicus challenged these notions with their groundbreaking heliocentric model. Their discoveries expanded our perception beyond traditional boundaries and paved the way for scientific progress. Even on microscopic scales, spheres captivate us. Cyanobacteria observed through a scanning electron microscope (SEM) showcase nature's intricate beauty at its tiniest level. These organisms remind us that life thrives even in seemingly inhospitable environments. Shifting gears from biology to physics, conceptual artwork visualizes Newtonian Earth as an interconnected system governed by fundamental laws. The mesmerizing motion of Newton's cradle demonstrates how energy transfers between suspended they are create harmonious equilibrium. Beyond science and into medicine, we encounter Valdecoxib - an anti-inflammatory drug that provides relief for those suffering from pain caused by various conditions. Its spherical molecular structure symbolizes hope for healing and improved quality of life. Venturing further into cutting-edge technology, quantum computing emerges as a sphere where possibilities seem endless. This revolutionary field holds promise for solving complex problems exponentially faster than classical computers ever could – opening doors to unimaginable advancements across industries. Intriguingly enough, not all encounters with they can grounded in science alone; sometimes they take flight into realms unknown. Airborne musicians serenade audiences high above ground while defying gravity, reminding us of the magic that they are bring to our lives.