Orbital Collection

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

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)

Niels Bohr, caricature
Niels Bohr (1885-1962). Caricature of the Danish physicist Niels Henrik David Bohr, blowing orbiting electrons out of his pipe. Bohr won the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1922

Voyager probe trajectory, artwork C018 / 0285
Voyager probe trajectory, artwork. Artwork of the trajectory of one of the Voyager probes as it travels out of the solar system

Molecular orbitals. Computer model of a mixture of molecular orbitals. The electrons in molecules can be arranged in different patterns, giving rise to different energies

Malcolm Scott Carpenter, left, and John Glenn in front ?
Malcolm Scott Carpenter, left, and John Glenn in front of a Mercury space capsule at Cape Canaveral after Glenn was named as the astronaut to make the first US orbital flight

Armstrong Whitworth AW. 650 Argosy T. 2 9Q-COA
(ex Royal Air Force) Armstrong Whitworth AW.650 Argosy T.2 9Q-COA Jason (msn 6791, ex XR136), of O.R.A.S. (Otrag Range Air Services) at East Midlands Airport, in November 1977

President John F. Kennedy, John Glenn and General Davis in Cocoa Beach Parade, 1962. President Kennedy (left), astronaut John Glenn and General Leighton I

Armstrong Whitworth AW. 650 Argosy C. 1 9Q-COE
(ex Royal Air Force) Armstrong Whitworth AW.650 Argosy C.1 9Q-COE (msn 6778, ex XP446), of O.R.A.S. (Otrag Range Air Services) at East Midlands Airport

Armstrong Whitworth AW. 650 Argosy T. 2 9Q-COA
(ex Royal Air Force) Armstrong Whitworth AW.650 Argosy T.2 9Q-COA Jason (msn 6791, ex XR136), of O.R.A.S. (Otrag Range Air Services) at East Midlands Airport

Orbital Activity Demo

Boeing Airplane Company engineers Gary Graham, left, an?
Boeing Airplane Company engineers Gary Graham, left, and Peter Downey examined segments of a model of a manned orbital research station which Boeing made public for the first time on 3 September

3d electron orbitals, computer model. An electron orbital is a region around an atomic nucleus (not seen) in which one or a pair of electrons is most likely to exist

Diagram of Mir space station
Diagram of the Mir space station in an early configuration. Seen here is the Mir core module with a Soyuz spacecraft docked to it (left)

Model of Mir space station interior
Museum model of the Mir space station interior. Mir was launched by the USSR in February 1986 and spent 15 years in orbit around the Earth, being used to carry out numerous scientific experiments

Johannes Kepler, caricature
Johannes Kepler. Caricature of the German astronomer Johannes Kepler (1571-1630), holding a model of a cube to represent his theories of the planetary orbits

Ernest Rutherford, caricature
Ernest Rutherford. Caricature of the New Zealand nuclear physicist Ernest Rutherford (1871-1937) with an electron orbiting his head

Tupolev Tu-2000 concept aircraft. Model of the Tupolev Tu-2000 hypersonic aircraft, proposed by the Tupolev design bureau

Asteroid belt, orbital diagram
Asteroid belt. Orbital diagram showing the Solar System out to the orbit of Jupiter, including the asteroid belt. The Sun (yellow) is at centre

Quantum particles. Quantum mechanics is a branch of physics that describes particles in terms of quanta, discrete values rather than smooth changes

Art of hydrogen atom with electron in orbital
Hydrogen atom. Computer artwork of an atom of the element hydrogen. The atom is shown as a nucleus (a proton, pink), and an electron orbiting in a wavy path (light blue)

Spacelab. Full reusable orbital research laboratory
Spacelab was a reusable laboratory used on certain spaceflights flown by the Space Shuttle. The laboratory comprised multiple components, including a pressurized module

A Sikorsky UH-34 helicopter lifts the Mercury capsule, Freedom 7, out of the Atlantic following the first US sub-orbital spaceflight carrying astronaut Alan B. Shepard. 5 May 1961. Date: 1961

The Mercury-Redstone rocket that carried Virgil Grissom on the second US manned sub-orbital spaceflight. The Mercury capsule was named Liberty Bell 7

Space debris, artwork C017 / 7226
Space debris. Computer artwork showing the distribution of localised space junk (debris) around the Earth, according to the European Space Agency (ESA)

Space debris, artwork C017 / 7225
Space debris. Computer artwork showing the distribution of localised space junk (debris) around the Earth, according to the European Space Agency (ESA)

Rosetta orbit around black hole, artwork C016 / 9838
Rosetta orbit around black hole. Computer artwork showing an object (red) orbiting a black hole (yellow) in a rosetta pattern (pink lines)

Earths orbit, artwork
Earths orbit. Computer artwork showing the Earth revolving around the Sun. The Earth takes around 365 days to complete a full orbit of the Sun

Satellites orbiting Earth, artwork C017 / 0776
Satellites orbiting Earth, computer artwork

Rosetta orbit around black hole, artwork C016 / 9841
Rosetta orbit around black hole. Computer artwork showing an object (red) orbiting a black hole (yellow) in a rosetta pattern (pink lines)

Earths seasons, artwork
Earths seasons. Computer artwork of the Earths orbit around the Sun, showing how the planets tilted axis gives rise to the seasons

Rosetta orbit around black hole, artwork C016 / 9836
Rosetta orbit around black hole. Computer artwork showing an object (red) orbiting a black hole (yellow) in a rosetta pattern (pink lines)

Phases of Mercury, artwork C017 / 0773
Phases of Mercury, computer artwork. Mercury exhibits phases in a similar way to the Moon as it orbits the Sun (centre)

Rosetta orbit around black hole, artwork C016 / 9839
Rosetta orbit around black hole. Computer artwork showing an object (red) orbiting a black hole (yellow) in a rosetta pattern (pink lines)

Praseodymium, atomic structure
Bismuth (Bi). Diagram of the nuclear composition, electron configuration, chemical data, and valence orbitals of an atom of bismuth-209 (atomic number: 83), the most common isotope of this element

Orion viewed from Earth, artwork C017 / 0772
Orion viewed from Earth. Computer artwork showing the difference in the apparent position of the Orion constellation in the sky

Phosphorus, atomic structure C018 / 3696
Argon (Ar). Diagram of the nuclear composition, electron configuration, chemical data, and valence orbitals of an atom of argon-40 (atomic number: 18)

Geometrical Constructions and Principles C017 / 3454
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing the analysis of various geometrical concepts and constructions. Figures and shapes included are the hyperbola, magic square of squares

Phases of Venus, artwork C017 / 0774
Phases of Venus, computer artwork. Venus exhibits phases (right) in a similar way to the Moon as it orbits the Sun (centre). The Earth (blue) is also shown

Rosetta orbit around black hole, artwork C016 / 9837
Rosetta orbit around black hole. Computer artwork showing an object (red) orbiting a black hole (yellow) in a rosetta pattern (pink lines)

Animal space capsule and ejector seat
Animal space research. View of a survival capsule for a dog, attached to an ejector seat. Ejection seats were used for many early Soviet space flights (including Gagarin s)

Orbital space weapons, artwork
Orbital space weapons. Artwork of a ground-based mid-course space missile defence system from around 2000. Projects such as the Strategic Defense Initiative were designed to defend the USA against

Rosetta orbit around black hole, artwork C016 / 9840
Rosetta orbit around black hole. Computer artwork showing an object (red) orbiting a black hole (yellow) in a rosetta pattern (pink lines)

Rosetta orbit around black hole, artwork C016 / 9835
Rosetta orbit around black hole. Computer artwork showing an object (orange) orbiting a black hole (blue) in a rosetta pattern (yellow lines)

Rutherfordium, atomic structure
Argon (Ar). Diagram of the nuclear composition, electron configuration, chemical data, and valence orbitals of an atom of argon-40 (atomic number: 18)

Niels Bohr, Danish physicist
Niels Bohr (1885-1962). Bust of the Danish physicist Niels Bohr outside Copenhagen University, Copenhagen, Denmark. Bohr won the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1922

Tereshkova during training
First woman in space during training. Valentina Vladimirovna Tereshkova (b. 1937) seen seated in a centrifuge during training

Photon emission, artwork
Photon emission. Computer artwork of an atom (large sphere) emitting a photon (yellow). The atom consists of a nucleus (blue, centre), which contains neutrons and protons (not shown)

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"Exploring the Vastness: From Planetary Orbits to Molecular Structures" In our solar system, the planets gracefully dance in their orbital paths, mesmerizing us with their celestial beauty. The intricate epicycles of Mercury and Venus, first observed in 1823, revealed the complexity of these planetary orbits. Niels Bohr, a renowned physicist, is often depicted in caricatures that symbolize his groundbreaking work on atomic structure. His theories introduced us to the concept of molecular orbitals - regions where electrons reside around atoms forming chemical bonds. As we venture beyond our home planet, the Voyager probe embarked on a trajectory through space that captured our imagination. Artwork depicting its path reminds us of humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and exploration. Delving deeper into atomic structures, we encounter 5f electron orbitals arranged in a cubic set. These fascinating patterns reveal how electrons occupy specific energy levels within atoms. The Armstrong Whitworth AW. 650 Argosy T. 2 9Q-COA aircraft stands as a testament to human ingenuity and technological advancements. Its sleek design embodies mankind's quest for innovation and progress. Pioneers like Malcolm Scott Carpenter and John Glenn paved the way for space exploration by fearlessly venturing into uncharted territories. Their courage inspired generations to dream big and reach for the stars. President John F. Kennedy recognized the importance of space exploration when he joined John Glenn and General Davis at Cocoa Beach Parade in 1962. This historic moment showcased America's commitment to pushing boundaries beyond Earth's atmosphere. Another variant of Armstrong Whitworth AW. 650 Argosy C1-9Q-COE highlights its versatility as it serves various purposes across different domains – from military operations to civilian transportation needs. From distant planetary orbits to microscopic molecular structures, humanity's fascination with "orbital" phenomena knows no bounds, and is through these explorations that we unravel mysteries hidden within our vast universe, forever expanding the horizons of our knowledge.