Images Dated 16th June 2006

Quantised orbits of the planets

Quantum orbits of the planets. Conceptual computer artwork showing the planets of the solar system on a model of atomic orbitals. This represents the theory that the orbits of the planets were determined by similar physical principles to those governing the orbits of electrons. Electrons can only occupy distinct energy levels around an atom, rather than having the capability to be anywhere. These quantum levels are determined by the electron's energy. The theory that similar effects occur at the solar system scale is controversial and not widely accepted, as the orbits can be explained by well-understood gravitational theory

© MEHAU KULYK/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY

The Mausoleum At Mortlake, Surrey Where Sir Richard Burton Is Laid At Rest. Sir Richard Francis Burton, 1821-1890. British Explorer, Translator, Writer, Soldier, Orientalist, Ethnologist, Linguist, Poet, Hypnotist, Fencer And Diplomat. From The Book The Life Of Captain Sir Richard Burton, Volume Ii, By His Wife Isabel Burton, Published 1893

© Ken Welsh / Design Pics

Traditional cheese for sale in Borough Market

Traditional cheese for sale in Borough Market. Records of the market go back as far as AD1014, and it has been trading from its present site since 1756 making it the oldest wholesale fruit and vegetable market in London. Since 1999, a very successful weekend gourmet retail market consisting of up to 70 stalls and stands has been developed. Producers from all over the country bring a range of fresh produce to the market, including; fish, meats, vegetables, ciders, cheeses, breads, coffees, cakes and patisseries

© Julian Love/John Warburton-Lee Photography Ltd