Science Collection (page 4)

Composite image of Jupiter & four of its moons
Composite display of Voyager spacecraft images of the planet Jupiter with its satellite moons Io (far left), Europa (immediately below Jupiter), Ganymede (bottom left) and Callisto

Dark matter map. Computer model of a dark matter (red) map in part of the universe a billion light years long, the first time the invisible dark matter between visible objects has been mapped

Interacting galaxies. Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image of the interacting spiral galaxies NGC 2207 (left) and IC 2163 (right)

Milky Way. Mosaic of photographs of the Milky Way, the spiral galaxy in which our solar system lies. Our Sun is believed to be around two-thirds of the way out from the centre in a small spiral arm

Dark matter distribution. Image 3 of 4. Supercomputer simulation, known as the Millennium Run, showing the distribution of dark matter in the local universe

Far side of the Moon
The Moon, showing part of its far side, photographed from the Apollo 16 spacecraft after its landing on the Moon in April 1972

Moon
The Moon, showing part of its far side, photographed from the departing Apollo 15 spacecraft in August 1971, after its Moon landing

Andrei Kolmogorov, Soviet mathematician
Andrei Kolmogorov (1903-1987), Soviet mathematician. Kolmogorov is widely considered one of the most prominent mathematicians of the 20th century

Universe timeline, artwork
Big Bang and Evolution of Galaxies - The observable Universe is about 84 billion light years across. According to the standard view of cosmolog

Universe timeline, artwork
Big Bang and Evolution of Galaxies - The observable Universe is about 84 billion light years across. According to the standard view of cosmolog

Mauna Kea telescopes and Milky Way. Silhouetted against a sunset glow are the Subaru Telescope (far left), the Keck I and II telescopes (centre left and centre)

USS AKRON CONSTRUCTION. The USS Akron (ZRS-4) photographed in its shed in Akron, Ohio, 29 July 1931

GOODYEAR BLIMP. Early 20th century photograph

Undersea exploration in 16th-century Europe
Underwater diver and man-at-arms, France, 1532. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Louis Pasteur in his laboratory. Hand-colored photogravure of an illustration by Albert Edelfelt

Orrery by Jones
Astronomical objects, namely a trajectorium lunare and an orrery or planetarium by Jones, mounted on a rather splendid stand

Forest Primeval
This is the forest primeval... or, to be more precise, in the Carboniferous Period of the Antediluvian Epoch of our planet

Thrilling Wonder Stories Scifi Magazine Cover, Giant Ants
HANDS ACROSS THE VOID - The giant ants of Titan help the Earth travellers against their enemies

Halleys Comet, 1910
Halleys Comet. Halleys Comet orbits the Sun every 76 years. This periodicity was discovered by Edmund Halley (1654-1742), after whom the comet is named

Venus radar map, North Pole
Venus radar map, centred on the Venusian North Pole. The map is colour-coded for altitude, going from low altitude (purple) through blue, green, yellow and orange to high altitude (red)

Military Rockets for Space Activity, Armed with Death Rays

Bracket Clock Tompion
Bracket clock by Thomas Tompion

Metric System
Applications of the metric system to dimensions, weight and money

Hms Beagle / Cape Horn
HMS Beagle, the ship in which Charles Darwin sailed, off Cape Horn

Hms Beagle / Darwins Ship
HMS Beagle, the ship in which Charles Darwin sailed, in the Straits of Magellan

Two skeletons, human and gorilla
A human skeleton compared with that of a gorilla

The new R. A. F. Centrifuge 1955
Testing the effects of gravitational stresses experienced by pilots at high speeds: the new R.A.F. centrifuge at the Royal Air Force Institute of Aviation Medicine at Farnborough, Hampshire

Ezekiels vision of chariot in sky and a hand in the clouds holding out a book to him, c.614 BC. Bible: Ezekiel II:9. One modern explanation is that Ezekiel, on of the four great Hebrew prophets

Lovell Telescope
The brainchild of Sir Bernard Lovell, the Lovell Radio Telescope was for many years the largest in the world and dominates the Cheshire countryside for miles around. Date: 1960s

Filming Thunderbirds
Filming the classic 1960s series Thunderbirds, a British mid-1960s science fiction television show devised by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson and made by AP Films

Composite image of the phases of the Moon
Moon phases. Time-lapse image of the phases of the Moon, as seen from Earth during a lunar (synodic) month. A full Moon is at centre, with pairs of (from inner to outer) gibbous Moons

Solar prominence. SOHO image of a huge prominence in the corona of the Sun. The prominence is a massive cloud of plasma confined by powerful magnetic fields

Multiple universes. Conceptual computer artwork of many Earths, representing the many worlds quantum theory. This theory is an attempt to explain the fundamental uncertainty of quantum theory

Pioneer-Venus Orbiter photo of Venus
Pioneer-Venus Orbiter photograph of the planet Venus, the second major planet from the Sun & the one that comes closest to the Earth

Lunar surface, artwork
Lunar surface. Computer artwork of a view across the surface of the Moon towards Earth in the distance. The Moon has no atmosphere to scatter sunlight

The Atomium, Brussels, Belgium

Clock Mechanism, 1737
A diagram of the inner workings of a clock

Fleming / Photo / Microscope
SIR ALEXANDER FLEMING - Scottish bacteriologist at his desk with his microscope

A Watchmaker at Work
A clock and watchmaker seated at his bench makes fine adjustments to a watch part, possibly a cog. He uses a bow lathe ?. Wall, mantel & grandfather clocks can be seen

Computer Envisaged 1927
A COMPUTER, as envisaged in 1927 [illustration to The Thought Machine by Ammianus Marcellinus]

Sir Isaac Newton, English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, natural philosopher, alchemist, theologian and occultist

Futuristic long distance airship
A futuristic long distance airship held aloft by two long balloons, flying across the sea

Lie detector 1923
American instrument for the detection of uttered fibs, falsehoods, and other untruths, based on responses of the subjects heart and lungs

Frontispiece illustration from Frankenstein
Frontispiece illustration from Mary Shelley's novel, Frankenstein. Date: first published 1818

Paracelsus, born Phillippus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim, 1493 - 1541. Swiss renaissance physician. After the so-called Rosicrucian portrait dating from 1567

Great bustard, Otis tarda (vulnerable), and common ringed plover, Charadrius hiaticula.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croixs Dictionary of Natural Science

German inventions for war in the air by G. H. Davis
The ingenuity of German scientists applied to the war in the air. Illustrating the methods and machines exploited and used by the Germans during the Second World War. Date: 1945

FOUNTAIN OF LIFE, 1550. Fons Mercuralis - the Fountain of Life. Woodcut from Rosarium Philosophorum, Frankfurt, Germany, 1550

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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.