Observing Collection (#20)

Astronomical research, artwork
Astronomical research. Artwork of a telescope at an astronomical observatory being used to observe stars and nebulae in the night sky. The Moon is at top left

Draper observing the Great Comet of 1881 C017 / 6824
Draper observing the Great Comet of 1881. 19th-century artwork of US physician and amateur astronomer Henry Draper (1837-1882) observing and taking photographic records of the Great Comet of 1881

Alchemy experiment, 19th century
Alchemy experiment. 19th-century artwork showing an alchemist bending over to observe the results of an experiment. The flask in front of him, connected to the furnace at left

Venus and a star, transit observation
Venus and a star. The planet Venus (right, crescent) and a star (point, left), as seen in a transit instrument. A transit instrument is used to measure the positions of celestial objects as they

Paris Observatory telescope. Cutaway artwork of an astronomer operating the equatorial coude of the Paris Observatory, France

Gills Egypt baseline survey, 1875
Gills Egypt baseline survey. British astronomer David Gill (1843-1914, centre) using an altazimuth to carry out a baseline survey in 1875 from the roof of the Hotel de L Europe

1874 Transit of Venus, Rodriguez Island, Indian Ocean. This expedition was one of several organised by British astronomers

Lassell Dome at Greenwich, 19th century
Lassell Dome at Greenwich. 19th-century artwork of the 30-foot (9.1 metres) Lassell Dome at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, UK

Ochtertyre Observatory. Amateur astronomers using telescopes at Ochtertyre Observatory, Perthshire, Scotland. This observatory was erected in 1852 by Scottish baronet Sir William Keith Murray

Child and camper van under night sky
MODEL RELEASED. Child and camper van under night sky. 5-year-old girl with a lamp next to a camper van under a starry Northern Hemisphere sky. The constellation of Orion is at upper right

Rabelaiss Panurge consults Herr Trippa. 19th-century artwork of a scene from Gargantua and Pantagruel by French satirist Francois Rabelais (c.1494-1553)

Lunar liquid mirror telescope, artwork
Lunar liquid mirror telescope. Artwork of a giant liquid mirror telescope (centre left) on the surface of the Moon. The Earth is at upper right

Solar eclipse observers, 1907 C016 / 4594
Solar eclipse observers, 1907. These telescopes are being used in the study of the total solar eclipse of 14 January 1907 (Gregorian calendar)

Lick Observatory telescope, 1889 C016 / 4317
Lick Observatory telescope. 19th-century artwork of astronomers using the Great Lick Refractor, the 36-inch telescope built at the Lick Observatory, Mount Hamilton, California, USA

Pharmacy consultation, historical artwork C013 / 9568
Pharmacy consultation, historical artwork. 18th century etching showing four men working in a large laboratory with a wealthy couple at far right

18th Century pharmacy, historical artwork C013 / 9557
18th Century chemist, historical artwork. 1775 engraving by Bartholomew Hubner of a drawing by Gottfried Locher, entitled La Pharmacie Rustique

Janssen at Meudon Observatory, 1893
Janssen at Meudon Observatory. 19th-century artwork of the French astronomer (Pierre) Jules Janssen (1824-1907) seated at the telescope at the Meudon Observatory

Optical telegraphy, 1890
Optical telegraphy. 19th-century artwork of French soldiers using optical telegraphy. One such early device was the Mangin projector, invented by a colonel Mangin in the early 1880s

Great comet of 1577, historical artwork C013 / 8955
Great comet of 1577. Historical artwork depicting a comet passing over a town in 1577. The comet of 1577 so bright that it was visible during daylight

Egyptian obelisks, 16th century
Egyptian obelisks. 16th-century artwork of ruins and obelisks in Alexandria, Egypt. Obelisks were erected at the entrance to temples by the Ancient Egyptians. Some date back thousands of years

Elderly gentlemen leaning over flint wall in Sussex George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N10921

Observing structure of rock
Looking at fresh granite under a microscope to study structure, granular composition can clearly be seen

Spotted Deers watching Tiger, Ranthambhor National Park, India

Africa, Kenya, Malindi. Young girl relaxes on the beach while watching the ocean on the coast of Kenya. (MR)

Blitz in London -- emergency water main, water bridge
Blitz in London -- firefighters, observed by fire officers, erecting a water bridge, an elevated emergency water main that allows traffic to flow underneath whilst the mains cross over road junctions

Elder samurai observing a young warrior with bow and arrows. Date 18--

An Israelit soldier, after the battle of Worth, observing the anniversary of the death of his father (in France)

Women in ball gowns and men in military uniforms observing embracing couple at foot of staircase. Date c1900

Vicar remembering his youth - rowing on the river
Forty Years On A priest remembers the days of his youth, when he too partook in boating down on the river. Date: circa 1906

Young Birdwatchers
Youthful enthusiasm! Young birdwatchers observing waterfowl through their binoculars, Pen Ponds, Richmond Park, Surrey, England. Date: 1950s

Two Horses and an injured Collie dog
Two Horses peer over the edge of their stall to look down on an injured Collie dog. Date: circa 1910s

The Felling of Dimmocks Chimney, Hanley
The Felling of Dimmocks Pottery Works Chimney, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire on June 15th, 1905. The demolition of the great chimney was almost an event for a local holiday

Kaiser Wilhelm II observing gas operations, WW1
Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941), German Emperor (left), with one of his army officers, observing the use of poison gas during the First World War. Date: 1915

Young girl looking at flower through magnifying glass, England, october

Surveillance cameras, computer artwork. Closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras can record images, which are relayed to surveillance monitors in a central security control room

Mekometre surveying, 1967
Mekometre surveying. Surveyor using a mekometre, an instrument used to measure long distances at extremely high resolution

One-metre interference comparator, 1963
One-metre interference comparator. Researchers using the interference comparator to determine the exact length of a metre using microwaves

Vertical collimator. Researcher looking through the eyepiece of a vertical collimator. This device is designed to narrow and focus light onto a particular point

Absolute voltmeter, 1951
Absolute voltmeter. This absolute voltmeter measures up to 500, 000 volts. The voltage to be measured is applied between two parallel discs, which results in a force of attraction between the discs

Identification and surveillance technology, computer artwork. The technology seen here includes satellite imaging, iris scanning and fingerprinting

Tallfin batfish (Platax teira). Cameraman Roger Munns filming a school of tallfin batfish over the Cross Wreck, a Japanese navy patrol boat sunk in World War Two

Satellite. Computer artwork of a satellite in orbit. Satellites are artificial objects placed in orbit around the Earth or other celestial body

Military satellite. Computer artwork of a military satellite in orbit Earth. Military satellites may be used by Governments as weapons used to detect and destroy other satellites

Reconnaisance satellite, conceptual image. Artwork of a military satellite over Western Europe. The cone of light represents the satellites field of vision

Early weather satellite images of Europe. These images are from the TIROS (Television and Infrared Observation Satellite) programme (1960-1966), and the Nimbus satellites (1964-1978)

Amateur astronomy, Orion and Hyades over trees. The stars of the constellation of Orion form the figure of a swordsman in the night sky

Astronomical sextant. Historical artwork of Johannes Hevelius (1611-1687) and his wife Elisabetha (1647-1693) observing with a sextant designed by Johannes in about 1658

Herschels Great Telescope, 18th century
Herschels Great Telescope, artwork. Also known as Herschels 40-foot telescope, it was designed by William Herschel (1738-1822), one of the foremost astronomers of his time

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"Observing the World: From Art to Nature and Beyond" In Rembrandt's masterpiece, "The Return of the Prodigal Son, " we witness a poignant scene of redemption as a father observes his wayward son returning home. On the village green cricket field in Tilford, Surrey, England, UK, players engage in an intense match while spectators observe with bated breath. The spirit of competition fills the air. High above in Norway's skies, two jays engage in a fierce mid-air battle while another watches from afar. Even nature has its observers captivated by its beauty and drama. In the Kalahari Meerkat Project at Van Zylsrus, a group of meerkats huddle together attentively observing their surroundings. Their vigilant eyes ensure their survival in this harsh desert landscape. Caspar David Friedrich's painting "Two Men Contemplating the Moon" transports us to a serene moment where two individuals gaze up at the celestial body above. They ponder life's mysteries under its gentle glow. From conceptual images depicting humans observing our vast universe to 19th-century artwork showcasing Halley's Comet streaking through space - humanity has always sought answers beyond our earthly realm. Descartes' optics theory revolutionized how we understand light and vision during the 17th century. Through observation and experimentation, he paved the way for modern science and understanding. Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus challenged conventional wisdom with his heliocentric model of our solar system. His observations reshaped our perception of Earth's place among celestial bodies. Danish astronomer William A. Doberck dedicated his life to observing stars and mapping out their movements across galaxies. His meticulous work expanded our knowledge of distant cosmic phenomena. Amidst all these profound observations lies windsurfing at Kahului Beach - an exhilarating sport that combines skillful technique with keen observation of wind patterns and waves. It reminds us that observation can also be a source of joy and adventure.