Globe Collection (#86)

Adoption, conceptual image

Globe on a plasma disk

Biohazard, conceptual image
MODEL RELEASED. Biohazard, conceptual image

Meteorologist, historical artwork
Meteorologist. Historical artwork of a meteorologist working at his desk. Various meteorological devices are seen around the room

Earths 3-D cloud cover. Coloured composite image of the Earth, showing surface temperature (various colours) and three-dimensional (3-D) cloud cover (white)

Orbit of the Earth. Historical artwork showing the Earth revolving around the Sun. The Earth takes around 365 days to complete a full orbit of the Sun

Dew on labyrinth spiders web (Agelena labyrinthica) in a gorse bush. Photographed in Dorset, UK

Earth with 5 hurricanes, satellite image
Earth with five hurricanes, satellite image. North is at top. There are five rotating cloud systems (white) seen across the upper hemisphere of Earth

Global ocean currents. Computer artwork showing surface ocean currents. Warm water is red and cold water is blue. Surface currents are driven by the winds

Antarctic ozone hole, 2006
Antarctic ozone hole. Coloured satellite image of the reduced atmospheric ozone layer over Antarctica on 13th September 2007

Atlantic storms, QuikSCAT radar image
Atlantic storms, radar image. This map, centred on the Atlantic, shows wind speeds measured by radar from the QuikSCAT satellite

Earth. Computer artwork of the Earth centred on Central America

Protected Earth, conceptual image. Pair of hands holding a toy globe

Repairing Earth. Conceptual computer artwork of scaffolding on the Earth. This could represent repairing the worldwide environment

Global energy resources, conceptual image
Global energy resources. Conceptual image of a fuel gauge on the Earth approaching empty (E). This represents global environmental issues relating to energy resources and their depletion

Martian surface, historical images
Martian surface. Historical images of surface features on the Martian surface as drawn by four different observers at different times in the same year (1958)

Sebastian Cabot, Italian explorer

Martian canals, historical artwork
Giovanni Schiaparellis sketches of planet Mars in 1883 and 1884. The dark triangle was called Syrtis Mayor, white appears the polar cap of the south

Earth. Computer artwork of the Earth in space with the Sun rising behind it

Earth. Satellite image of the Earth, centred on the region of Oceania. North is at top. Water is blue, vegetation is green, arid areas are brown, and snow and ice are white

Earth globes, composite artwork
Earth globes. Composite artwork of Earth globes in different colours. The continents shown include Europe, Africa, Australia, Asia and the Americas

Earth. Conceptual computer artwork of the Earth with swirls of gold light

Globe spinning on a finger
MODEL RELEASED. Globe spinning on a finger. Conceptual image of the Earth spinning on a finger

Sunrise. Computer artwork of the Earth in space, with the Sun emerging from behind it

Earth and Milky Way, computer artwork
Earth and Milky Way. Computer artwork of the Earth seen from space, centred on Europe. The Northern Polar Region (white, at top) is illuminated by the Sun, indicating it is a Summers day in Europe

Earth. Conceptual computer artwork of the Earth surrounded by swirls of blue light

Breathing Earth CO2 input / output, global map
Breathing Earth CO2 input/output, global map

Mexico from space
Apollo 13 photograph of northwest US and Mexico

Earth, Sun and Moon. Artwork of the Earth, Sun and Moon seen from space. Earth is centred on Europe. Earth is the third planet from the Sun

Worldwide AIDS epidemic, artwork
Worldwide AIDS epidemic. Conceptual computer artwork of the Earth in the shape of the AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) virus

Part of an Earth globe, centred on Europe
Europe. Part of an Earth globe, centred on Europe (at lower centre). North is towards the top right. The globe shows a map of the political divisions of the land

Earth globes, computer artwork

Earth. Satellite image of the Earth, centred on Asia. The North Pole is at upper centre. Water is blue, vegetation is green, arid areas are brown, and snow and ice are white

Mappa Mundi by La Cosa in 1500. This map, the first to show America, was created in 1500 by the Spanish sailor Juan de La Cosa

Earth, computer artwork
Earth centred on Africa, computer artwork

Strabos map from 18 AD
Strabos map by Strabo in 18 AD. Reconstruction of the map produced by the Greek philosopher Strabo. One of the first mapmakers to use systematic techniques to provide precision

Earth. Computer artwork, based on satellite data of the Earth from space. North is at top. Green shows vegetated areas. Yellow shows desert areas. The image is centred on Australasia

Earth and moon
Earth and Moon. Computer composite image showing the Earth and the Moon set against a background of stars. The image of the Earth is derived from a photograph taken during the Apollo 17 mission in

Earth. Satellite image of the Earth, centred on South America. North is at top. Water is blue, vegetation is green, arid areas are brown, and snow and ice are white

Inflated Earth globe
Inflated globe. Hands supporting an inflated Earth globe

Gravity map of the whole Earth
Gravity anomalies. Coloured free-air gravity anom- aly map of the Earth, centred on the Atlantic Ocean. These anomalies are the differences between the theoretical value for the gravity at the sur

South America, satellite image
Antarctica. Satellite image of the Earth, set against a background of stars, centred on the Antarctic. The South Pole is at centre. Clouds (white) are seen in the atmosphere

Earth. Composite image of the western hemisphere of the Earth seen against a background of stars

Whole earth

Earth. Artwork of the Earth seen from space. It is centred on North America. Earth is the third planet from the Sun, and it is thought to be the only planet in the solar system that supports life

Earth globe centred on Australia

Earth in a crystal ball, conceptual image

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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.