Universe Collection (#100)

sunset over black spruce trees, Kenai Peninsula, southcentral Alaska

full moon over Gates of the Arctic National Park, Brooks range, North Slope, Alaska

sunset over the Alaskan range, on the Alaskan Peninsula

North America, USA, Alaska. Full moon over Gates of the Arctic National Park, Brooks range, North Slope

gillnet fishing boat drives past set net buoys in Cook Inlet, southcentral Alaska
USA, Florida, Titusville, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. Silhouette of flying ring-billed gull at sunrise. Credit as: Arthur Morris / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Astronomical Clock on tower of Old Town Hall, Prague, Czech Republic

The Southern Hemisphere of the Celestial Globe. Designed by the Arabic astronomer, Mohammud ben Heleah of Monsul, 1275
CELESTIAL GLOBE, 1275. The Southern Hemisphere of the Celestial Globe. Designed by the Arabic astronomer, Mohammud ben Heleah of Monsul, 1275

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

Celestial sphere from the Temple of Osiris at Denderah, Egypt, designed in the time of the later Ptolemies
EGYPTIAN CELESTIAL SPHERE. Celestial sphere from the Temple of Osiris at Denderah, Egypt, designed in the time of the later Ptolemies, between 305 and 51 B.C. with the fixed stars superimposed

Chart showing major periods in the development of the universe according to inflationary cosmology
SPACE: BIG BANG THEORY. Chart showing major periods in the development of the universe according to inflationary cosmology, from immediately after the Big Bang to the present day

Plan of the celestial globe of Muhammad bin Muwajid Elardhi, 1279
CELESTIAL GLOBE, 1279. Plan of the celestial globe of Muhammad bin Muwajid Elardhi, 1279

Ptolemaic universe, with the earth at the center. Woodcut from Cornelius Cornipolitanus Chronographia
PTOLEMAIC UNIVERSE, 1537. Ptolemaic universe, with the earth at the center. Woodcut from Cornelius Cornipolitanus Chronographia, printed at Utrecht, Netherlands, in 1537

Copernican (heliocentric) system of the universe, showing the firmament of the fixed stars. From Johannes Hevelius Selenographia, Gdansk (Danzig) 1647. Engraving

Having created the universe, the Earth and all living creatures, including man, God put Adam into a deep sleep and created Eve from Adams rib

Mithras, ancient Persian god of light and ruler of universe, slaying the bull. Roman marble sculpture. AD100-150, Vienna, Kunsthistorische Museum

Brahma, first god of the Hindu trinity (trimurti), creator of the universe. Lithograph from L Inde Francaise, 1828

Geocentric universe showing the Earth surrounded by the spheres of water, air and fire, and by the spheres of the Moon, Sun and planets and the sphere of the fixed stars

Rene Descartes universe showing matter filling it collected in vortices with star at centre of each, often with orbiting planets. Path of comet shown by wavy line starting at N

Urania, the Muse of Astronomy, weighing and comparing systems of the universe and giving greater weight to Tychos system, right, than to that of Copernicus. Ptolemys system is discarded at her feet

Rene Descartes (1596-1650) French philosopher and mathematician. Plate published Paris, 1761. In the centre is Descartes system of the universe showing Descartes idea of the formation of the stars in

Hindu concpet of the universe, showing it encircled by a serpent, the symbol of eternity. Mount Meru represents paradise, earth below it supported by six elephants

Geocentric universe and the hierarchies of cherubims and seraphims, etc. leading to God. From Hartmann Schedel Liber chronicarum mundi, (Nuremberg Chronicle) Nuremberg, 1493. Woodcut

Copernican sun-centred (Heliocentric) system of universe showing orbit of earth and planets round the sun, including Jupiter and its moons. Figure on bottom right represents Copernicus

Descartes Universe showing how matter which filled it was collected in vortices with a star at the centre of each, often orbiting planets. From Rene Descartes Epistolae Elzevir, Amsterdam, 1668

Reverse of medal commemorating the bright comet of 1577. Known as Brahes comet, this is the comet which convinced the Danish astronomer Tycho or Tyge Brahe (1546-1601)

Obverse of medal commemorating the bright comet of 1577. Known as Brahes comet, this is the comet which convinced the Danish astronomer Tycho or Tyge Brahe (1546-1601)

Title page of Galileo Dialogo sopra i due Massimi Sistemi del Mondo, (Florence, 1632). Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) published his Dialogue on the Two Great World Systems in Italian rather than Latin

Tycho Brahe (Tyge Ottesen Brahe) (1546-1601) in 1586. Danish astronomer, astrologer and alchemist who built astronomical instruments which enabled him to make the most accurate observations of his

Geocentric or earth-centred system of the universe. At the centre is the world showing Aristotles (384-323 BC) four elements Earth, Air, Fire and Water, surrounded by the spheres sof the Sun, Moon

Pectoral jewel from tomb of Tutankhamun showing Ptah, creator of universe and patron of craftsmen, and his consort, Sekhmet, lion-headed goddess of war either side of Tutenkhamun in regalia of Pharaoh

Nicolas Copernicus (1473-1543) Polish astronomer. In 1543 he published De revolutionibus orbium coelestium in which he put forward proof of a Heliocentric (sun- centred) universe

Nicolas Copernicus (1473-1543) Polish astronomer who in 1543 published De revolutionibus orbium coelestium in which he put forward proof of a heliocentric (sun-centred) universe

Nicolas Copernicus (1473-1543) Polish astronomer. Spread of his De revolutionibus orbium coelestium Nuremberg 1543, showing diagram of his heliocentric (sun-centred) theory of the universe

Nicolas Copernicus (1473-1543) Polish astronomer. Heliocentric system of the universe. Anonymous 16th century portrait

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

Tycho Brahe (Tyge Ottesen Brahe - 1546-1601) Danish astronomer, astrologer and alchemist who built astronomical instruments which enabled him to make the most accurate observations of his time

Artists reconstruction of a carboniferous forest during the time when coal deposits were being laid down. From The Universe by FA Pouchet (London, 1874). Engraving

Relation of man, the microcosm, with the universe, the macrocosm, showing spheres of Sun, Moon and planets, the temperaments and hierarchy of supernatural beings

Spiral galaxy viewed edge on. US Naval Observatory

Geocentric (earth-centred) system of universe showing Aristotles four elements surrounded by the fixed stars, spheres of the planets, the primum mobile, and the abode of God

US Astronaut Bruce McCandless on Mission 41-B on extravehicular space movement using first nitrogen-propelled, hand-controlled, tether-free device, giving greater mobility to. spacewalkers. 1984

Spiral Galaxy M81 in constallation of Ursa Minor. This galaxy about is 12 million light years from Earth Photograph. NASA photograph

Infra-red view of constellation of Orion. NASA photograph

Shield 120 A. D
Shield 120 A.D Decorated with mosaic designBritish Museum

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

Planisphere of the universe according to Nicolaus Copernicus, 1473-1543
Astronomy. Planisphere of the universe according to Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543)

Neptunes interior, artwork
Neptunes interior. Computer artwork showing the interior structure of the planet Neptune. Internally, Neptune is divided into three major layers: a 5000 km-thick gaseous atmosphere (blue)

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"Exploring the Vastness: A Glimpse into the Mysteries of the Universe" In 2012, through the lens of Hubble Ultra Deep Field, we witnessed a breathtaking sight - galaxies scattered across space like celestial jewels. This image reminded us of our infinitesimal existence in this vast cosmic expanse. Just as Baphomet by Eliphas Levi symbolizes equilibrium of opposites, so does the universe itself, and is a delicate balance between chaos and order, darkness and light, creation and destruction. The Flammarion engraving titled "The edge of the firmament" takes us on a journey beyond our atmosphere. It reminds us that there is more to explore and discover beyond what meets our eyes. As we delve deeper into space, we encounter Nebula Sh 2-106 captured beautifully by HST. Its vibrant colors remind us of the immense beauty hidden within these interstellar clouds. But amidst all these wonders lies Yggdrasil, the Tree of Life from Norse mythology. Just like its branches connect different realms, it represents how everything in this universe is interconnected - from galaxies to nebulae to human beings. MAP microwave background reveals remnants from an ancient era - echoes from when our universe was born. It serves as evidence for Big Bang theory and helps scientists understand how our cosmos evolved over billions of years. Messier objects offer a full set for stargazers to observe and admire. These celestial treasures hold secrets waiting to be unraveled by curious minds seeking answers about their origins and purpose. Celestial mechanics depicted in medieval artwork demonstrate humanity's fascination with understanding heavenly motions long before modern science emerged. They remind us that curiosity has always been ingrained within us as we seek knowledge about our place in this grand design. And let's not forget about Cosmic Microwave Background - faint radiation permeating throughout space since time immemorial. Its discovery revolutionized cosmology by providing insights into the early stages of our universe.