Phase Collection

GALILEO: MOON. Sketches by Galileo of the moon as he saw it through the telescope, from his book The Starry Messenger, 1610

Phases of the Moon. Composite image showing the Moon at each stage of its 28 day cycle (a lunar month). Along the top row, the Moon is a waxing (growing in apparent size) crescent

Diagram showing the spectral class and luminosity of stars. The diagram was named The Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram, or the H-R diagram for short

Leopard (Panthera pardus) black panther melanistic phase, adult, resting on log, captive

Harlequin Ladybird - with 7-spot Ladybird on the left
SPH-3268 Harlequin LADYBIRD - with 7-spot ladybird (on left) Harmonia axyridis The Harlequin is a voracious predator and easily out competes our native ladybirds for food

Total solar eclipse, 29 / 03 / 2006
Total solar eclipse. Sequence of images of the sun during a total solar eclipse. The disc of the moon is seen moving over the disc of the sun

Early map of the Moon, 1635
Map of the Moon, by Johann Doppelmayr (1671- 1750). This early engraving of the Moon by the German mathematician and astronomer Doppelmayer is thought to date from 1730

PHASES OF THE MOON, 1534. Woodcut designed by Hans Holbein the Younger from Sebastian Munsters Canones super novum instrumentum luminarium, Basel, Switzerland, 1534

ISS and the Moon C013 / 5148
ISS and the Moon. The International Space Station (ISS, upper left) is orbiting the Earth here at an altitude of around 390 kilometres

Phases of the Moon, 1708
Phases of the Moon. This is plate 19 from the 1708 edition of the star atlas Harmonica Macrocosmica by the Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius (1596-1665)

Concorde under construction, Bristol
Concorde under construction at Filton, Bristol. Date: late 1960s

Arctic Skua (Stercorarius parasiticus) pale phase, adult, standing on seaweed covered rocks, Noss, Shetland Islands, Scotland, June

Bose-Einstein condensate simulation. Computer simulation of vortices forming within a spinning Bose-Einstein condensate (BEC). A BEC is a state of matter that can arise at very low temperatures

Full Moon over Vancouver
Full Moon, seen above the Vancouver skyline, Canada

Timber Rattlesnakes - Gravid females basking to bring young to term. Venomous pitvipers
CAN-2117 Timber Rattlesnakes - Gravid females basking to bring young to term also with Common Garter Snake, Thamnophis sirtalis amongst rattlers Northeastern USA Crotalus horridus Venomous pitvipers

Moon and clouds C016 / 6313
Moon and clouds. Quarter Moon between clouds at sunset. At this point in the lunar cycle, the angle of separation between the Moon and Sun is 90 degrees

Social / Placing Flowers
A dress typical of the close of the 1920s with its low back, flared skirt & uneven hemline dipping to form train- a transitional phase prior to the long skirts of the 30s

Muybridge / Cockatoo Flies
Some phases in the flight of a cockatoo Date: 1880s

Cartoon commenting on fly-by-night photographers who set out to cash in on the fashion of having one's photograph
5308870 Cartoon commenting on fly-by-night photographers who set out to cash in on the fashion of having one's photograph taken

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Steam phase eruption of a Geyser
5614347 Steam phase eruption of a Geyser; (add.info.: Steam phase eruption of a Geyser. From The World's Foundations or Geology for Beginners, published 1883.); Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Precolumbian Art
3499698 Precolumbian Art; (add.info.: Precolumbian Art. Phase Chorrera Culture (1500 BC-500 BC). Ceramic figure. From the province of Guayas. Mother with a child in her lap.); PHAS/UIG.

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Wood | 木 | Mu
Thoth Adan

Water | 水 | Shui
Thoth Adan

Metal | 金 | Jin
Thoth Adan

Fire | 火 | Huo
Thoth Adan

Erde | 土 | Tu
Thoth Adan

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"Exploring the Phases: From Galileo's Moon Sketches to Lunar Maps and Beyond" Step into a world of celestial wonders as we delve into the captivating concept of "phase. " Galileo, the renowned astronomer, mesmerized us with his sketches of the moon as seen through his telescope in 1610. His book, The Starry Messenger, transported us to a realm where lunar phases came alive. Intriguingly, our journey doesn't stop there. A Harlequin Ladybird perches gracefully on the left side of an image—a delightful reminder that even tiny creatures experience their own unique phases. Just like these ladybirds, our magnificent moon undergoes its enchanting transformations. The leopard makes an appearance next—specifically its melanistic phase—an adult resting on a log in captivity. This striking creature exemplifies nature's ability to exhibit diverse forms and colors during different stages of life. As we explore further, a diagram showcasing stellar spectral classes and luminosity reminds us that stars too have their own intricate phases, and is awe-inspiring to comprehend how these celestial bodies evolve over time, shining brightly or dimming gradually. A total solar eclipse from 2006 adds another layer of fascination to our exploration. Witnessing this rare phenomenon allows us to witness firsthand how light can be temporarily obscured by heavenly alignments—a true spectacle for both astronomers and enthusiasts alike. Turning back time brings forth an early map of the moon from 1635—an artifact that showcases humanity's relentless curiosity about space throughout history. Hans Holbein the Younger's woodcut depicting phases of the moon in 1534 further emphasizes our enduring fascination with lunar cycles. Nature never ceases to amaze; even Arctic Skuas reveal their pale phase while standing proudly on seaweed-covered rocks in Scotland's Shetland Islands. These birds remind us that adaptation and transformation are not limited solely to astronomical phenomena but extend across the animal kingdom.