Gravity Collection

A Black Hole in a Globular Cluster
Artists View of a Black Hole in a Globular Cluster

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

1689 Sir Isaac Newton portrait young
Sir Isaac Newton ( 4 January 1643 -31 March 1727). English physicist and mathematician. 18th Century Mezzotint portrait after the painting by Sir Godfrey Kneller 1689, with later colouring

Candide Thovex out of nowhere into nowhere
Tristan Shu

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

sisyphus
Jeffrey Hummel

Apollo 17 astronaut. US astronaut and geologist Dr Harrison Schmitt exploring the Taurus-Littrow region of the Moon, as part of NASAs Apollo 17 mission

Immanuel Kant, caricature
Immanuel Kant. Caricature of the German philosopher Immanuel Kant (1724-1804). Kant published various influential philosophical works on the natural sciences, particularly geophysics and astronomy

Sir Isaac Newton, English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, natural philosopher, alchemist, theologian and occultist

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

Remembering Cartier Bresson
Jose C. Lobato

Apollo 14 astronaut on the Moon
Apollo 14 astronaut Edgar D. Mitchell walking on the Moon and studying a map during the Apollo 14 moon landings. The gravity on the Moon is around a sixth of that on earth

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

Sir Isaac Newton, English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, natural philosopher, alchemist, theologian and occultist

Sir Isaac Newton, English mathematician, astronomer and physicist, (19th century). Artist: Freeman
Sir Isaac Newton, English mathematician, astronomer and physicist, (19th century). Newtons (1643-1727) discoveries were prolific and exerted a huge influence on science and thought

Black hole, computer artwork. Planets, moons, stars, radiation and other matter are all spiralling into the black hole, dragged by immense gravitational forces

humpback whale migration
Guillermo Ossa

Alpine Ibex in the mountains
Alpine Ibex in the morning in Julian Alps. Ales Krivec

Snowboarder
Evgeny Vasenev

Einstein and Eddington, 1930
Einstein and Eddington. German-born physicist Albert Einstein (1879-1955), at left, was famous for his theories of relativity

US Astronaut Edward H. White II carrying out external tasks during third orbit of Gemini-Titan 4 flight. CREDIT: NASA

Isaac Newton, caricature C013 / 7593
Isaac Newton (1642-1727). Caricature of the English physicist, mathematician and alchemist Sir Isaac Newton, holding a rainbow

Man on a snowboard jumping off a cornice at Snowbird Resort in Little Cottonwood Canyon in the Wasatch Mountains of northern Utah. (MR)

Tony Cairoli Whip Look - Maggiora MX Opening
Stefano Minella

Airborne#4 In The Air
Martin Van Hoecke

The bright star Altair in the constellation Aquila
Messier 13, also known as the Hercules Globular cluster. At its distance of 25, 100 light years, its angular diameter of 20 degrees corresponds to a linear 145 light years

Powder Rush
Pauline Pentony MA ARPS DPAGB

Space station from Russian Salyut series

Illustration of Isaac Newton watching apple falling from tree

A spaceship in orbit over Mars moon, Phobos, with the red planet Mars in the background
The landing struts on this Mars-bound spaceship are deployed and checked in orbit prior to landing on the red planet. Mars is seen here some 93, 000 kilometres away from the its inner satellite

Artists concept of an astronaut falling towards a black hole in outer space. Gamma Rays erupt from the poles as a nearby nebula is pulled in

Faraday on magnetism and gravity, 1849
Faraday on magnetism and gravity. Page from the notebooks of British physicist Michael Faraday (1791-1867), showing notes and a diagram of an apparatus for investigating magnetism and gravity

Henri Poincare, caricature C015 / 6708
Henri Poincare, caricature

Nebulae drawn by William Herschel, 1811 C002 / 5044
Nebulae drawn by the British astronomer William Herschel (1738-1822), published in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society in 1811

High Tea above London
A young man defies gravity by perching on a pole on the roof of the new BBC Broadcasting House building and having a truely High Tea! Date: early 1930s

Anatomy of a Ski Jump
Petri Damstén

Beach volleyball
Leah Guo

Issac Newton and the apple, artwork
Issac Newton and the apple, computer artwork

Hydrometers and Hygrometers C017 / 3433
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing illustrations of hydrometers and hygrometers. A hydrometer is an instrument used to measure the specific gravity (or relative density)

Newtonian Earth, conceptual artwork
Newtonian Earth. Conceptual artwork of the Earth as one of the balls in a Newtons cradle. This image can represent concepts such as the impact and effect of physical laws on the Earths environment

Newtons cradle, artwork. This device consists of a number of steel balls suspended from a frame (not seen) in a horizontal line

The measuring of the specific gravity of alcohol with a hydrometer
5311838 The measuring of the specific gravity of alcohol with a hydrometer; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the measuring of the specific gravity of alcohol with a hydrometer)

The sorting of lead shots
5310119 The sorting of lead shots; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the sorting of lead shots: the sifted shot is allowed to roll down an inclined plane)

A gravity driven clock
5308087 A gravity driven clock.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a gravity driven clock: a short cylinder with a dial at one end travels down an helical path)

Wedgewood medallion of Isaac Newton
5307341 Wedgewood medallion of Isaac Newton.; (add.info.: Wedgewood medallion of Isaac Newton on blue Jaspar Ware. Isaac Newton (1643-1727) an English mathematician, astronomer

The process of making lead shots
5310121 The process of making lead shots; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the process of making lead shots: weighing shot and putting it up into bags)

The casting of lead shots
5310118 The casting of lead shots; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the casting of lead shots: this picture shows the inside of the top of the shot tower near Waterloo Bridge, London)

Engraving depicting a boy demonstrating the equilibrium of the body with one point of support at (G)
5309434 Engraving depicting a boy demonstrating the equilibrium of the body with one point of support at (G) directly above the point of support

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"Gravity: The Unseen Force That Shapes Our Universe" In 1919, during a solar eclipse, the world witnessed a groundbreaking experiment that confirmed Sir Isaac Newton's theory of gravity. This young portrait of Newton in 1689 captures the brilliance and curiosity that led him to unravel the mysteries of this fundamental force. The same year, another solar eclipse brought forth an astonishing revelation. Apollo 17 astronaut beheld Earth from space, experiencing firsthand the power that keeps us grounded while exploring the vastness beyond our planet. As we remember Cartier Bresson's iconic photographs capturing fleeting moments in time, let us not forget how gravity influences every aspect of our lives. Like Sisyphus endlessly pushing his boulder uphill, we are bound by this force as it shapes our existence. Sir Isaac Newton, renowned English mathematician and physicist, dedicated his life to understanding gravity's intricate workings. His discoveries paved the way for scientific progress and continue to inspire generations today. Freeman's artwork from the 19th century portrays Newton during yet another significant solar eclipse in 1919 when his theories were proven correct once again. It serves as a testament to humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge about this enigmatic force. Apollo 14 astronaut standing on the Moon reminds us that even in space where gravity seems absent; its effects remain undeniable. Gravity governs celestial bodies like galaxies within which we find ourselves immersed - such as our magnificent Milky Way galaxy depicted through stunning artwork. Yet amidst all these wonders lies one phenomenon shrouded in mystery – black holes. These cosmic entities possess gravitational pull so strong that nothing can escape their grasp – not even light itself. They challenge everything we know about physics and beckon scientists to delve deeper into their secrets. Gravity is more than just a physical law; it is an invisible thread connecting every corner of our universe.