Gravitational Field Collection

1919 solar eclipse. Image 2 of 3. This set of images, taken by the British astronomer Arthur Eddington (1882-1944), confirmed Einsteins theory of general relativity

1919 solar eclipse
^B1919 solar eclipse. Image 1 of 3.^b This set of images, taken by the British astronomer Arthur Eddington (1882-1944), confirmed Einsteins theory of general relativity

1919 solar eclipse
^B1919 solar eclipse. Image 3 of 3.^b This set of images, taken by the British astronomer Arthur Eddington (1882-1944), confirmed Einsteins theory of general relativity

The whirlpool galaxy (M51) and companion galaxy
The Whirlpool Galaxy (NGC 5194), and its companion galaxy (NGC 5195), in the constellation Canes Venatici

Space station from Russian Salyut series

Illustration of Isaac Newton watching apple falling from tree

The Whirlpool Galaxy and its companion galaxy
The Whirlpool Galaxy (NGC 5194), and its companion galaxy (NGC 5195), in the constellation Canes Venatici

Black Hole Singularity Diagram
A diagram explaining the Event Horizon of a black hole

Arp 273 interacting galaxies in Andromeda. The larger of the two galaxies, UGC 1810, shows a large spiral galaxy with a disk that is distorted into a rose-like shape by the gravitational tidal pull

Illustration of spaceship being pulled into black hole through gravity

Isaac Newton engraving 1881
Le Monde Physique par Amedee Guillemin - Paris / Librairie Hachette et Cie 1881

Iluustration of man downhill skiing

Digitally generated illustration of young man balancing on surfboard with arms raised, and arrows showing gravity force

Illustration of same amount of strawberries on scales showing contrasting weights

Illustration of the factors causing neap tides, Moon exerting pull on sea, Sun counteracting Moon s

Illustration of the factors causing spring tides, Sun in line with Earth and Moon, adding the Sun s

Illustration showing different centres of mass of a tankard

Digital illustration of using gravity to balance forks and toothpick from wine glass

Rooftop view
Rooftops of colourful houses, Trinidad

Twin GRAIL spacecraft map the moons gravity field
Using a precision formation-flying technique, the twin GRAIL spacecraft will map the moons gravity field, as depicted in this artists rendering

Artists concept showing showing a possible inner core of the Earths moon. This concept is based on the Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL)

Stephans Quintet, a grouping of galaxies in the constellation Pegasus

An artists illustration of the Cygnus X-1 system. Cygnus X-1 is a so-called stellar-mass black hole, a class of black holes that comes from the collapse of a massive star

The GRAIL free-air gravity map of the Moon, rendered on the Moons surface as it floats in front of a starry backdrop (the constellation Hydra)

The Whirlpool Galaxy and its companion galaxy NGC 5195
The Whirlpool Galaxy (NGC 5194), and its companion galaxy (NGC 5195), in the constellation Canes Venatici

NGC 3628, the Hamburger Galaxy

The Splinter Galaxy, also known as NGC 5907
The Splinter Galaxy (NGC 5907), located in the constellation Draco, is viewed edge on from our perspective of 39 million light years away

NGC 3718 galaxy i the constellation Ursa Major
NGC 3718 galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major. This image captured with a telescope and a scientific CCD camera

The Whirlpool Galaxy (NGC 5194), and its companion galaxy (NGC 5195), in the constellation Canes Venatici

Messier 51, the Whirlpool Galaxy

A tight pair of stars and a surrounding disk of dust
This artists concept illustrates a tight pair of stars and a surrounding disk of dust, most likely the shattered remains of planetary smashups

A free-air gravity map of the Moons southern latitudes
This still image features a free-air gravity map of the Moons southern latitudes developed from data returned by the Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) mission

NGC 4651, the Umbrella Galaxy. Not even the star streams of a long lost satellite galaxy dampen the clarity of this image featuring NGC 4651, the Umbrella Galaxy

Artists concept of twin GRAIL spacecraft orbiting the moon
Artists concept of twin GRAIL spacecraft flying in formation around the moon. Using a precision formation-flying technique, the twin GRAIL spacecraft will map the moons gravity field

Artists concept of Cygnus X-1, a luminous x-ray source in the constellation Cygnus
In 1964 a luminous x-ray source in the sky caught the attention of astronomers. This source contained the first black hole discovered

Messier 83 and its northern stellar tidal stream
The M83 stellar tidal stream. The image shows a portion of Southern Pinwheel Galaxy northern stellar tidal stream with numerous resolved stars

Inclined plane, wood engraving, published in 1880
Inclined plane - a flat supporting surface tilted at an angle, used as an aid for raising or lowering a load. Inclined planes are widely used to move heavy loads over vertical obstacles

Atwoods machine, wood engraving, published in 1880
The Atwoods machine was invented in 1784 by the English mathematician George Atwood (1745 - 1807) as a laboratory experiment to verify the mechanical laws of motion with constant acceleration

Model of a comets path bent by gravitational influence of the Sun

Model of a gravitational experiment conducted by Henry Cavendish, 18th century

Black hole formation, artwork F006 / 3611
Black hole formation, computer artwork

GRAIL spacecraft over the Moon, artwork C016 / 3072
GRAIL spacecraft over the Moon. Computer artwork of NASAs twin GRAIL (Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory) spacecraft in orbit around the Moon

Energy-releasing black hole. Computer artwork of the energy-releasing black hole (upper left) in galaxy MCG -6-30-15. The energy around this black hole was measured by astronomers

Suns gravitational field, artwork
Suns gravitational field, computer artwork

Black hole, artwork. Space-time grid warping around a black hole (centre). This object is formed when the core of a star collapses under its own weight

Gravitational lens, diagram
Gravitational lens. Diagram showing how light rays from distant stars are bent as they pass through the gravitational field of the Sun

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"Unveiling the Secrets of Gravitational Field: From Solar Eclipses to Black Holes" The 1919 solar eclipse: A pivotal moment when Einstein's theory of general relativity was confirmed, revolutionizing our understanding of gravitational fields. Witnessing the cosmic dance: The Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) and its companion galaxy, a stunning display of celestial bodies influenced by their mutual gravitational field. Defying gravity in space: Behold the Russian Salyut series space station, floating effortlessly amidst Earth's gravitational pull. Newton's epiphany under an apple tree: An iconic illustration capturing Isaac Newton's realization about gravity as he watched an apple fall from a tree in 1666. Peering into the abyss: Delve into the mysterious depths of black holes through a captivating singularity diagram, where gravity becomes infinitely strong. Caught in the clutches of a black hole: An awe-inspiring illustration depicting a spaceship being irresistibly pulled towards its doom by the immense force of gravity. Honoring scientific brilliance: A timeless engraving from 1881 immortalizes Sir Isaac Newton, whose groundbreaking laws laid the foundation for our understanding of gravitational fields. Unleashing nature's fury on land: Explore the devastating power unleashed by tsunamis—a series of colossal waves triggered by massive displacements in bodies of water—showcasing gravity's impact on Earth’s surface. Embracing adrenaline-fueled adventures: Feel your heart race as you witness an exhilarating cross-section illustration capturing a man downhill skiing—an activity intertwined with both thrill and gravitational forces. Intriguing and diverse phenomena connected by one fundamental force—the gravitational field unravels its enigmatic nature across time, space, and scale.