Mercury Collection

Palmistry map of the hand
A palmistry map of the hand, labelling the different areas

Solar system planets. Artwork showing the Sun (left) and the eight planets of the solar system and their orbits. From left to right they are: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn

Boys Swimming, Training Ship Mercury, River Hamble, Hants
Boys from the Training Ship Mercury swimming nude in the River Hamble. The Mercury, established in 1885 by the London philanthropist Charles Hoare

Sizes of Solar System planets compared
Planets of the Solar System. The eight planets of the Solar System are shown in this artwork at their correct relative sizes

Catalan Atlas, 14th century. The 6-page Catalan Atlas (1375) was produced on vellum by the Jewish cartographer Abraham Cresques

Solar System, artwork
Solar System. Artwork of Earths solar system, showing the planets and other objects that orbit the Sun (upper right). The separations of the orbits are not shown to scale

Mercury 7 Astronauts
The Mercury Project astronauts standing beside a 106-B plane. (l to r) Ms Carpenter, L G Cooper, John H Glenn, V I Grissom, Walter M Schirra, Alan B Shepard and D K Slayton

The Bathing Pool. Creator: Hubert Robert
The Bathing Pool

Freddie Mercury and Queen recording music video, London
Freddie Mercury and Queen recording a video for Friends Will Be Friends, London Date: 1986

Solar system. Composite computer artwork of the nine planets of the solar system that orbit the Sun (far right). In order of their distance from the Sun and anticlockwise from top right they are

Solar system planets. Computer artwork of the eight planets of the solar system, which are arrayed from left to right in order of distance from the Sun (left)

Primavera, c1478. Artist: Sandro Botticelli
Primavera, c1478. From the collection of the Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Italy

Emerald Tablet, Smaragdine Table or Tabula Smaragdina. Work attributed to the legendary alchemist Hermes Trismegistus who summarizes the process Magnum Opus or Great work for the creation of

Mercury Monterey 4-door Sedan, 1957, Red, & black
Mercury Monterey 4-door Sedan 1957 Red & black

Epicycles of Mercury and Venus, 1823 C017 / 8061
Epicycles of Mercury and Venus, 19th-century diagram. This geocentric (Earth-centred) model shows the orbits of Mercury and Venus as a series of epicycles (loops)

Training Ship Mercury and boys racing crew, River Hamble
The racing crew of the training ship Mercury with the ship itself in the background. The Mercury, established in 1885 by Charles Hoare, was originally based at Binstead, Isle of Wight

Project Mercury 7
The original 7 Project Mercury astronauts. Top row (l to r): Alan Shepard, V I Gus Grissom, L G Cooper. Front row (l to r) Walter M Schirra, D K Slayton John Glenn and Scott Carpenter

H-He-Hg emission spectra C017 / 7260
H-He-Hg emission spectra. Graphical representation of the emission spectra lines for the elements hydrogen (H), helium (He) and mercury (Hg)

Training Ship Mercury, River Hamble, Hampshire
The Training Ship Mercury was established in 1885 by the London philanthropist Charles Hoare. The ship, a barque previously named Illova, was originally moored at Binstead on the Isle of Wight

Zeus / Jupiter
Zeus (Jupiter) and Hera (Juno) sit with his eagle, visited by Poseidon (Neptune) Hermes (Mercury) and his son (by Alkmene, not Hera, hence her gesture) Herakles

Mercury thermometer showing a room temperature of 24 degrees Celsius. The mercury thermometer works as mercury, a liquid metal, expands evenly as the temperature increases

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)

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

Clyde paddle steamer Mercury approaching a jetty in Western Scotland in August 1913 Date: 1913

Keck I and II telescopes on Mauna Kea, Hawaii
Keck telescopes. Domes of the Keck I (at left) and Keck II optical telescopes seen at sunset at the Mauna Kea observatory in Hawaii, USA. The Orion constellation is seen above them in the sky

Mariner 10 mosaic of Mercury
Mercury. Mariner 10 spacecraft mosaic image of Mercury, the closest planet to the Sun. Areas for which data is missing are blank

Household thermometer, with both Celsius and Fahrenheit scales. The reading of 21 degrees Celsius (70 degrees Fahrenheit) is normal room temperature

Welles and Newsmen 1938
Orson Welles speaks with newsmen, 30 October 1938, after the sensational broadcast of a dramatised version of the book by the Mercury Theatre, NY

Artwork of the solar system
Solar system. Artwork of the solar system, showing the paths (blue lines) of the nine planets as they orbit around the Sun

Cover design, Progress, April 1927 - Lever Brothers magazine, mythological figure in Liverpool Date: 1927

Handley Page Halifax VI RG815 Mercury of the RAF
Handley Page Halifax VI, RG815, Mercury of the RAF Empire Radio School, Debden, prior to its 25, 000-mile tour of Palestine, Iraq, India, Burma, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand in 1946

TS Mercury - Market Day
Market Day at the Training Ship Mercury - boys spend their small weekly allowance in the institutions shop, with bags of sweets apparently popular

Surface of the planet Mercury. Creator: NASA
Surface of the planet Mercury

Scene at a petrol station, with an attendant filling up a car

ALLEGORY OF MERCURY, 1496. Personification of Mercury, the planet of science and the arts. Woodcut from Nicolas Le Rouges Le grand kalendrier des bergieres, Troyes, 1496

Planets internal structures, and Pluto, computer artwork. Mercury, Mars and Venus consist of a large iron core (spherical), surrounded by a thick silicate mantle (yellow) covered in a surface crust

Solar system

Sun and its planets. Artwork of the eight planets of the solar system arrayed from left to right in their order from the Sun (far left). The size of the Sun and planets is to scale

Harry Prices ghost hunting kit
Undated photograph of Harry Prices ghost hunting kit, comprising a Reflex and cine cameras, tools for sealing doors and windows, apparatus for secret electrical controls, steel tape

Mutus Liber - 8
MUTUS LIBER ( The Silent Book ) The Philosophers Mercury 8 of 15

Conjunction of Venus, Mercury, Jupiter and Mars at dawn
Venus, Mercury, Jupiter and Mars from top to bottom in a nice conjunction at dawn in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Detail of the statue of Hermes and the Infant Dionysus, c. 330 BC (parian marble), head of Hermes (see BAL 54791)
ALI230715 Detail of the statue of Hermes and the Infant Dionysus, c.330 BC (parian marble), head of Hermes (see BAL 54791) by Praxiteles (c.400-c.330 BC); height : 210 cm; Archaeological Museum

Robert Blackburn and B C Hucks
Robert Blackburn (standing right) and B.C. Hucks with the Mercury I in the cliff-top hangar at Filey in 1911. Date: 1911

Blackburn Mercury I monoplane flying at Filey in 1911. Date: 1911

France, Glanum, Relief depicting Mercury and Fortuna from Cybele and Attis House Musee Archeologique (Archaeological Museum), Greek-Roman art

Copernican worldview, 1708
Copernican worldview. This is plate 5 from the 1708 edition of the star atlas Harmonica Macrocosmica by the Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius (1596-1665)

FORD MERCURY AD, 1946. American magazine advertisement, 1946, for Ford Mercury automobiles

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of Mercury: From Palmistry to Space Exploration" Discover the enigmatic world of Mercury, as we embark on a captivating journey through time and space. In ancient times, palmistry maps of the hand hinted at the significance of this celestial body. Its influence was also depicted in the Catalan Atlas from the 14th century, where its position among other planets revealed its importance in our cosmic tapestry. Artworks depicting our solar system showcase Mercury's unique charm. As we gaze upon these masterpieces, we marvel at its proximity to the sun and its role as one of our neighboring planets. Comparing sizes with other celestial bodies within our solar system, it becomes evident that Mercury is petite yet powerful. Like an emerald tablet inscribed with hidden wisdom, this small planet holds secrets waiting to be unraveled. Sandro Botticelli's masterpiece "Primavera" transports us back in time, reminding us that even Renaissance artists were captivated by Mercury's allure. The vibrant colors and intricate details reflect their fascination with this elusive planet. Moving beyond art into reality, let us not forget iconic symbols like the 1957 red and black Mercury Monterey Sedan. This classic car embodies both elegance and strength – qualities reminiscent of our planetary namesake. Diving deeper into scientific exploration, Project Mercury 7 marked a pivotal moment for humanity as seven brave astronauts embarked on historic missions to conquer space travel. Their courage paved the way for future discoveries about our universe. Epicycles drawn by astronomers in 1823 further shed light on how scientists attempted to understand Mercury's complex orbit around the sun – a testament to human curiosity and determination. As we conclude this journey through various depictions across history and culture, let us immerse ourselves in Hubert Robert's painting "The Bathing Pool. " Here lies a subtle reminder that amidst all knowledge-seeking endeavors lies nature’s tranquility, reminding us to appreciate the wonders of our solar system.