Astronomy Collection (page 4)

Arrival of Aeneas in Italy, the Dawn of the Roman Empire, (c1620-1680?). Artist: Claude Lorrain
Arrival of Aeneas in Italy, the Dawn of the Roman Empire, (c1620-c1680?). Aeneas, hero of Troy, son of Anchises and Aphrodite (Venus)

Space
Australian Views Space

Abundance, Astronomy, Black Background, Blue, Color Image, Concepts, Cosmology, Discovery, Exploration, Galaxy, Horizontal, Mystery, Night, No People, Photography, Planetary Science, Polar Climate

Milky Way Over Hollow Rock
Hollow rock is an iconic coastal formation located on the North West side of Lake Superior. Air glow creates a colorful luminescent atmosphere below the night sky and Milky Way

The massive galaxy cluster MACS J0717
This composite image shows the massive galaxy cluster MACS J0717.5+3745 (MACS J0717, for short), where four separate galaxy clusters have been involved in a collision

The northern lights dance over the glacier lagoon in Iceland

Aurora borealis and Milky Way above Fish Lake, Yukon, Canada
Aurora borealis and Milky Way above Fish Lake, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada

A total eclipse of the Sun as seen from being in Earths orbit

A spacial phenomenon in the cosmos

Northern Lights (aurora borealis) on Gymsoyan sky, Gimsoy, Lofoten Islands, Arctic, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Northern Lights (aurora borealis) illuminate the sky and the snowy peaks, Flakstad, Lofoten Islands, Arctic, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Milky Way over the Sea
Reprocessed

Ring Nebula M57, Hubble image C017 / 3725
Ring Nebula (M22, NGC 6720). Combined images from the Subaru Telescope and Hubble Space telescope of the Ring Nebula M57. The Ring nebula is a planetary nebula lying around 2300 light years

Antikythera mechanism, artwork C017 / 7190
Antikythera mechanism, artwork. This early form of mechanical calculator was found circa 1900 in a 1st-century BC Roman shipwreck

Earthrise from the Moon, artwork
Earthrise from the Moon, computer artwork

Edwin Hubble, US astronomer C008 / 8831
Edwin Hubble. Caricature of the US astronomer, cosmologist, athlete and boxer Edwin Powell Hubble (1889-1953) smoking a pipe

JOHN FLAMSTEED, c. 1700. Royal astronomer John Flamsteed, his one paid assistant, and friend, Marsh, in the old observing room at the Greenwich Observatory, England. English color engraving, c. 1700

Sputnik 1 stamp. Artwork of Sputnik 1, the worlds first artificial satellite, on a stamp issued by the communist government of the former Soviet Union. Sputnik 1 was launched on October 4th, 1957

Standing stones. This is Castlerigg Stone Circle, Cumbria, England. It is on the level top of a hill in the Lake District

Clockwork orrery, historical artwork. This is an 18th century mechanical clockwork model of the planetary motions in the solar system

Avebury ring, aerial photograph. The circles of standing stones and the henge (ditch) at Avebury date from about 2500 BC. The entire site encompasses some 28 acres and comprises a perimeter ditch

Solar system planets. Artwork of the eight planets of the solar system arrayed from right to left in order of their distance from the Sun. The size of each planet is to scale

Solar system planets and sun
Solar system. Computer artwork showing the Sun and planets of the Solar System. The planets are arranged in order of distance from the massive Sun (at top)

Scorpius constellation. Scorpius, the scorpion, is a zodiacal constellation crossed by the Milky Way. It is best seen in summer in the northern hemisphere

Jupiter, the fifth planet from the sun and the largest in the solar system. The planet has a rocky core but is mostly composed of liquid and gaseous hydrogen and helium

Optical photo of the star Sirius using star filter
The two bright stars just below centre are Alpha Centauri (left) & Beta Centauri. To their right are the four stars forming the constellation of the Southern Cross, or Crux Australis

Composite image of Jupiter & four of its moons
Composite display of Voyager spacecraft images of the planet Jupiter with its satellite moons Io (far left), Europa (immediately below Jupiter), Ganymede (bottom left) and Callisto

Dark matter map. Computer model of a dark matter (red) map in part of the universe a billion light years long, the first time the invisible dark matter between visible objects has been mapped

Mars Spirit rover. Computer illustration of the Spirit rover on the surface of Mars. This is one of two identical rovers sent to Mars in 2003

Interacting galaxies. Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image of the interacting spiral galaxies NGC 2207 (left) and IC 2163 (right)

Interacting galaxies NGC 5257 and 5258
Interacting galaxies NGC 5257 and NGC 5258. Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image of two interacting spiral galaxies, collectively known as Arp 240

Cigar galaxy (M82), composite image
Cigar galaxy (M82). Combined optical, infrared and X-ray image of the Cigar galaxy (M82). This image was obtained by combining data from three of NASAs Great Observatories, found in Earth orbit

Milky Way. Mosaic of photographs of the Milky Way, the spiral galaxy in which our solar system lies. Our Sun is believed to be around two-thirds of the way out from the centre in a small spiral arm

Dark matter distribution. Image 3 of 4. Supercomputer simulation, known as the Millennium Run, showing the distribution of dark matter in the local universe

Helix nebula, infrared Spitzer image
Helix nebula (NGC 7293), infrared Spitzer Space Telescope image. This is a planetary nebula, a series of shells of gas cast off by a dying star

Solar system map from 1853
Historical map of the solar system, published in Germany in 1853. The main diagram shows the orbits of the first seven planets out to Uranus

Mars, composite satellite images
Mars. Composite satellite images of the surface of Mars from multiple aspects. North is at top. Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun, and is a rocky desert world

Far side of the Moon
The Moon, showing part of its far side, photographed from the Apollo 16 spacecraft after its landing on the Moon in April 1972

Moon
The Moon, showing part of its far side, photographed from the departing Apollo 15 spacecraft in August 1971, after its Moon landing

Orion nebula (M42 and M43)
Orion nebula. Hubble Space Telescope mosaic of the Orion nebula (M42; NGC 1976), which is 1500 light years away in the constellation Orion

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

Astrology and medicine, artwork
The Astrology and the Medicine. Organs are connected with special zodiac signs

Newtons telescope, historical artwork
Newtons telescope. Historical reproduction of a sketch by Sir Isaac Newton (1643-1727) of a reflecting telescope and its components

Milky way galaxy, artwork
Milky Way galaxy. Computer artwork of the Milky Way galaxy, which contains our solar system. The Milky Way is a spiral galaxy. It has a nucleus (yellow) of old stars at its centre

Aurora borealis and Moon over mountains and trees by a river. This coloured light display (the northern lights) is visible in the night sky at high latitudes

Spiral galaxy M81, composite image. M81 is around 12 million light years from Earth, in the constellation of Ursa Major. It has a supermassive black hole at its centre

Kitt Peak Observatory and Milky Way
Kitt Peak National Observatory, Tucson, Arizona, USA, and the Milky Way. With 23 telescopes, this is the largest collection of astronomical instruments in the world

Universe timeline, artwork
Big Bang and Evolution of Galaxies - The observable Universe is about 84 billion light years across. According to the standard view of cosmolog

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"Astronomy: Exploring the Vastness of the Universe" Pale Blue Dot, Voyager 1: A humbling view of our home planet captured by Voyager 1 as it ventured into interstellar space, reminding us of our place in the cosmos. Hubble Ultra Deep Field 2012: Peering deep into space, the Hubble Space Telescope unveiled a mesmerizing image showcasing thousands of galaxies scattered across billions of light-years. The Fighting Temeraire, 1839: JMW Turner's masterpiece captures both artistry and science as it portrays a majestic ship juxtaposed against a breathtaking sunset, symbolizing humanity's eternal fascination with celestial wonders. 1919 Solar Eclipse: A pivotal moment when Sir Arthur Eddington confirmed Einstein's theory of general relativity during an eclipse expedition, forever altering our understanding of gravity and shaping modern astrophysics. METEOR SHOWER, 1833: Witnessing nature's spectacular display above a quaint village in Adolf Vollmy's wood engraving transports us back to an era where meteor storms ignited curiosity and awe among observers. Hubble Space Telescope View of Nebula NGC 604: Unveiling cosmic beauty within our neighboring galaxy M33, this captivating image showcases NGC 604—a stellar nursery brimming with young stars and colorful gas clouds. The Edge of the Firmament (Flammarion Engraving): An enigmatic illustration from "Meteorologie populaire" invites contemplation about humanity's relentless quest to explore beyond Earth’s atmosphere—seeking answers amidst boundless mysteries. The Plough Asterism in Ursa Major: Guiding stargazers for centuries, this familiar group of stars known as "The Plough" or "Big Dipper" serves as a navigational beacon while igniting dreams under countless night skies worldwide. The Orrery by Joseph Wright.