Science Collection (page 10)

Microscopic view of chlamydia. Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by a bacterium

Arthropleura invertebrate on white background. Arthropleura was a giant insect invertebrate that lived in North America and Scotland during the Carboniferous Period

Urkiola Natural Park. Cross. Biscay province. Basque Country. Spain
Urkiola Natural Park. Cross. Biscay province, Basque country, Spain

Supermarine S6B S1595 now on display in the Science Museum
Supermarine S6B, S1595, now on display in the Science Museum

Close-up of an osteodontornis gripping a fish (Osteodontornis orri)
Zoology: Birds - Prehistoric Birds - Cainozoic era - Osteodontornis orri. Art work

WUNDT, Wilhelm (1832-1920)

Study of plants and flowers. Renaissance art. Drawing

The first atomic explosion, 16 July 1945, in New Mexico
FIRST ATOMIC BOMB, 1945. The first atomic explosion, 16 July 1945, in New Mexico

HOOKE: LOUSE, 1665. A louse, as seen by Robert Hooke with his microscope. Copper engraving from Hookes Micrographia, 1665

Selby Abbey Clock
The head verger winding up the clock in the clock tower of Selby Abbey, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1950s

WORLD MAP, 1641. Engraved map of the world by Henricus Hondius, 1641

Leo constellation with Mars. Optical image of the zodiacal constellation Leo, the lion, seen with the planet Mars (orange, centre)

Saturns rings. Artwork of the rings of Saturn, as seen from Saturns upper cloud layers. The most visible rings extend outwards from Saturn for around 120, 000 kilometres

Night sky & sunset
Taurus, Pleiades and Auriga. Optical photograph of the constellations of Taurus (the Bull), Pleiades (the Seven Sisters) and Auriga (the Charioteer). Taurus is one of the 12 zodiacal constellations

Canis Major constellation. Optical image of the constellation Canis Major, the great dog. North is at top. At upper right is Sirius (Alpha Canis Majoris), the brightest star in the sky

Historical artwork of the constellation of Taurus
Taurus. Coloured historical artwork of the constellation of Taurus. The constellation is depicted as a bull charging at the shield of Orion, below the Bull to his left

Artwork of Europas surface with Jupiter in sky
Europa. Computer artwork of an ice field on the surface of Jupiters moon Europa. Jupiter is prominent in the sky, its rings can just be seen (from far left to far right)

Stars trails & Delicate Arch
Long exposure showing the Delicate Arch, Arches National Park in Utah, silhouetted against star trails. The brightest track inside the arch represents the Polaris star

Triton and Neptune. Computer artwork of a geyser (black) erupting from Triton, the largest moon of Neptune (blue). Triton is the coldest world in the solar system

Total solar eclipse
The large, shining corona of the Sun, seen during the total solar eclipse of 11 July 1991 from Baja Caifornia, Mexico. The visible corona is in fact the overlapping K-corona and F-corona

Halo planets. Artwork showing the sky of a planet in the outer halo of a galaxy (seen from far left to upper right). The planets moon is seen at centre left

Comparing planetary systems, artwork
Comparing planetary systems. Artwork comparing the sizes of the 55 Cancri (a Sun-like system, left) and the Cha 110913-773444 (upper right) planetary systems

Supernova remnant IC 443, composite image. This is a combination of X-ray (blue), radio (green) and optical (red) data. A supernova remnant (SNR)

The Cat eye Nebula seen from the Hubble Telescope
The Cats Eye Nebula. The planetary nebula known as the Cats Eye Nebula (NGC 6543) as seen from the Hubble Space Telescope

Quasar interacting with a companion galaxy
Interacting quasar. Hubble space telescope (HST) optical image of a quasar (bright, at centre) interacting with a companion galaxy. The galaxys core is at lower centre

Mars, optical image. This image was taken when Mars was 68 million kilometres from Earth. The Martian summer in the northern hemisphere results in a large south polar ice cap (white, bottom)

Moon surface detail
Photograph of the south east portion of the moon taken through a 30 cm telescope from Orange, California. The four dark patches in the upper part of the photo are lava-filled basins called maria

Baked gingerbread, thermogram
Baked gingerbread. Thermogram of gingerbread men cooling on a rack after being baked. The colours show variations in temperature

Open star cluster NGC 290. This cluster of young stars lies in the Small Magellanic Cloud, a dwarf galaxy orbiting our Milky Way

1829 Silhouette William & Frank Buckland 1829 Silhouette William & Frank Buckland
Silhouette first produced by Auguste Edouart of " William Buckland and his Wife and Son Frank, Examining Bucklands Natural History Collection

ENGLAND: CUMBRIA. Northern Lakes: Ashness Bridge, Derwentwater

PSCI2A-00097
Ptolemys earth-centered cosmological system, explained by Muller, 1400s. Hand-colored 19th century woodcut reproduction of the 1543 edition

Allosaurus model
Model of Allosaurus dinosaur at the National Zoo, Washington DC. Photograph

PSCI2A-00005
William Herschel and his sister Caroline at their telescope, 1700s. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

PSCI2A-00010
Galileo attempting to defend his belief in the heliocentric solar system before the Inquisition in Rome, 1633. Hand colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

Wright airplane over a French farm
A Wright airplane over a hayfield in France, 1908, flown by Wilbur Wright and a pupil. Printed halftone reproduction of a photograph

Greenwich Observatory
Astronomers taking sightings from the old observing-room at Greenwich, England. Hand-colored engraving

Africa, Ethiopia, Blue Nile River, Cataract. Tisisat Falls, near lake Tana, source of the Nile

Cuckoo Clock Maker
Two little boys help an old clockmaker, perhaps their grandfather, to make a cuckoo clock in the Black Forest, Germany

Unusual Sundial
An unusual armillary sphere sundial with a base with fish sculpted into it, at Bath, Somerset, England

Nikola Tesla / Nature 1892
He lectures on the subject of alternating high-frequency current to the Societe de Physique and the Societe Internationale des electriciens, at Paris

Galileo & Cosmo De Medic
Galileo shows the satellites of Jupiter to Cosimo de Medici

Hipparchus / Figuier
HIPPARCHUS/ASTRONOMER Greek astronomer who flourished 146 - 127 BC

Pleiades star cluster, infrared image
Pleiades star cluster, Spitzer infrared image. These bright young stars (blue) are surrounded by interstellar gas and dust (red, orange and green)

Total solar eclipse, 1860. Series of images of the Sun during the totality of a total solar eclipse. The disc of the Moon is covering the disc of the Sun so that only the Suns corona (atmosphere)

Jupiter. Artwork of the gas giant planet Jupiter and two of its moons. Jupiter is the largest planet in the Solar System, with a diameter over 11 times that of Earth

Darwins Theory of Evolution
his theory is satirised - Am I a man and a brother Date: 1861 Source: unnamed artist in Punch 8 May 1861 page 206

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Science, the gateway to unraveling the mysteries of our universe, has always captivated humanity's curiosity. From the awe-inspiring 1919 solar eclipse that confirmed Einstein's theory of general relativity to the mesmerizing Hubble Space Telescope view of nebula NGC 604, science continues to push boundaries and expand our understanding. Gazing up at the night sky, we find solace in familiar constellations like The Plough asterism in Ursa Major or Orions belt, connecting us with ancient civilizations who marveled at their celestial beauty. But science is not limited to space exploration alone; it delves deep into every aspect of life. It celebrates pioneers like Rosalind Franklin, whose groundbreaking work on DNA structure paved the way for modern genetics. Venturing back into space, we witness breathtaking images from the Hubble Ultra Deep Field galaxies that remind us how vast and diverse our cosmos truly is. Meanwhile, discoveries such as MAP microwave background shed light on cosmic origins and help shape theories about our existence. Intriguing formations like the Pillars of Creation or gas pillars in the Eagle Nebula showcase nature's artistic prowess while reminding us of its immense power and ability to create wonders beyond imagination. It also intertwines with history as we explore Tesla's experiments in 1899 or delve into geological strata from centuries past. These glimpses into our scientific heritage provide valuable insights into technological advancements and Earth's ever-changing landscape. Zooming closer to home, human anatomy reveals intricate details about ourselves - from a backbone including ribs and pelvis that supports our bodies' framework to complex systems working harmoniously within us. Ultimately, science serves as a beacon guiding humanity towards knowledge and progress. Its quest for truth unites people across borders and generations as we strive together towards a better future fueled by curiosity and discovery.