Globe Collection (#84)

Photography. Conceptual composite image representing photography, with a coloured X-ray of a photographers head and hands using a camera to photograph the Earth

Aristotle as a young man. The Ancient Greek philosopher and naturalist Aristotle (384-322 BC) influenced many later thinkers, working in areas such as logic, astronomy, zoology

Red ribbon and a globe symbolising AIDS awareness
Global AIDS. Computer artwork of a globe and a ribbon symbolising global AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) awareness

Floating sphere, abstract artwork

Uniqueness, conceptual computer artwork
Uniqueness. Conceptual computer artwork of uniqueness, represented by one orange ball, surrounded by multiple white balls

Girl touching a plasma globe
MODEL RELEASED. Girl touching a plasma globe. She is nine years old. A plasma globe is a glass sphere filled with a gas at low pressure. In the centre is a metal ball charged with electricity

Ptolemy, Greek-Egyptian astronomer. This woodcut was made by Albrecht Durer (1471-4582) in 1515. Ptolemy (Claudius Ptolemaeus, AD90-170) wrote four major books, the most influential being Almagest

Hubert Anson Newton, US astronomer
Hubert Anson Newton (1830-1896), US astronomer and mathematician. Newton studied mathematics at Yale University, USA, later becoming a professor and chairman of the mathematics department

Mikhail Lomonosov, Russian scientist
A reproduction of a portrait of Russian scientist Mikhail Lomonosov

Aratus Cilis, astronomer. This woodcut was made by Albrecht Durer in 1515. Aratus (310-240 Century BC) was born in Soli in Cilicia and was a Macedonian astronomer and poet

Al Sufi, Persian astronomer. This woodcut was made by Albrecht Durer in 1515. Abd al- Rahman Sufi, known in the West as Azophi

Energy efficiency
Insulation. Conceptual image of foam insulation round a copper pipe beside a globe

Beefburger world. Conceptual computer artwork of the Earth skewered to a beefburger. The beef patty in the sandwich consists of processed meat and may have been fried

Northern Atlantic, artwork
Northern Atlantic. Computer artwork of part of the Earth, focused on the northern Atlantic

North America, artwork
North America. Computer artwork of part of the Earth, focused on North America

Futuristic Earth, conceptual artwork
Futuristic Earth, conceptual computer artwork

Streptococcus bacteria, artwork

Alien civilisation, artwork
Alien civilisation, computer artwork

Atlas carrying a green planet, artwork
Atlas carrying a green planet, computer artwork

Solar flare, conceptual artwork
Solar flare, conceptual computer artwork

Globe, artwork
Computer artwork of a floating globe on white background

Crystal skull and Earth, artwork
Crystal skull and Earth, computer artwork

Globe construction
Conceptual computer artwork representing a globe built of puzzle pieces

Ice age, conceptual artwork
Ice age, conceptual computer artwork

World wide web, conceptual artwork
World wide web, conceptual computer artwork

Quantum mechanics, conceptual artwork
Quantum mechanics, conceptual computer artwork

Space station, artwork
Space station. Computer artwork of a space station orbiting the Earth

Protect the planet, conceptual artwork
Protect the planet, conceptual computer artwork

Buckyball, C60 Buckminsterfullerene
Buckminsterfullerene molecule. Molecular model of a fullerene molecule, a structurally distinct form (allotrope) of carbon

Carbon nanotube and buckyball, artwork
Carbon nanotube and buckyball. Computer artwork showing the hexagonal carbon structures of a buckyball (yellow) inside a carbon nanotube, or buckytube (grey)

Electronic world, artwork
Electronic world, conceptual computer artwork

Spherical universe, artwork
Spherical or closed universe, conceptual artwork

Genetic uniqueness, artwork
Genetic uniqueness. Conceptual computer artwork of uniqueness, represented by one orange DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) molecule surrounded by many white DNA molecules

Holding a globe
MODEL RELEASED. Holding a globe. 8-year-old girl holding a globe in her hands

Meteor heading for Earth, artwork
Meteor heading for Earth, computer artwork

Rising sea levels, conceptual artwork
Rising sea levels, conceptual computer artwork

Planetary alignment, artwork
Planetary alignment, computer artwork

Stem cells, conceptual artwork
Stem cells, conceptual computer artwork

End of the World in 2012 conceptual image
End of the World in 2012 conceptual computer artwork

Aztec Sun Stone, artwork
Aztec Sun Stone, computer artwork. This carved stone is also known as the Aztec Calendar Stone

Barcoded Earth, conceptual image. The barcode may represent a variety of concepts, like the placing of commercial interests above global environmental or human welfare issues

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"The Globe: A Window into the Eternal Mysteries of our World" Step back in time and explore the captivating history of our planet through the lens of a globe. From ancient maps like the Flat Earth depiction, challenging conventional beliefs, to Queen Elizabeth I's majestic Armada portrait, showcasing her global ambitions, each representation tells a unique story. Travel further back to 1265 with Mappa Mundi, an ink and color masterpiece that reveals London's perspective on the world during medieval times. Witness how humanity's understanding evolved as we gaze upon Whole Earth (Blue Marble 2000), a breathtaking satellite image capturing Earth's beauty from space. Beyond our terrestrial realm lies cosmic wonders such as the Cosmic Microwave Background and sizes of planets in our Solar System. These astronomical revelations remind us of both balance and drama existing within our universe. The globe symbolizes eternity itself - an everlasting reminder that while we are mere specks in this vast cosmos, there is much left to uncover. NASA's exploration efforts propel us towards unlocking these mysteries day by day. But it is not only knowledge that captivates us; it is also performance. The Globe Performance takes center stage as artists transport audiences across time and space through their craft. Just like Durer’s world map from 1515 or Derek Jarman’s Angel in Caravaggio (1986), they inspire awe and ignite curiosity about what lies beyond our reach. And let us not forget those who dared challenge conventionality - individuals like Charles Darwin, whose groundbreaking work revolutionized biology forever. His legacy reminds us that even when faced with skepticism, exploring new frontiers can lead to profound discoveries about ourselves and the world around us. So let this globe be more than just an object; let it be a gateway to infinite possibilities – where astronomy meets artistry, where mystery intertwines with science – reminding us all that there is still so much left for humanity to explore on this beautiful planet we call home.