Science Collection (page 5)

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MAXWELL, James Clerk (Edinburgh, 1831-Cambridege, 1879). Scottish physicist. Noted for his work on magnetism and electricity

Automaton at the Schoolboys Own Exhibition, 1929
A physiological robot at the Schoolboys Own Exhibition in London, 1929. Designed to show how organs of the body work, here three young visitors take great interest in its insides. Date: 1929

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

Keck I and II telescopes on Mauna Kea, Hawaii
Keck telescopes. Domes of the Keck I (at left) and Keck II optical telescopes seen at sunset at the Mauna Kea observatory in Hawaii, USA. The Orion constellation is seen above them in the sky

Beagle 2 landing on Mars
Beagle 2 probe landing on Mars, computer artwork. Its heat shield is glowing as it falls through the Martian atmosphere. This British probe was carried to Mars by the European Space Agencys Mars

Lagoon nebula M8
Lagoon nebula. Optical image of the Lagoon nebula (M8), a large starbirth region around 30 light years across. North is at top

Optical image of the stars of Orions belt

Globular cluster M5. Optical image of the globular star cluster M5 (NGC 5904). North is at top. This cluster of stars lies some 25, 000 light years from Earth in the constellation Serpens Caput

Red dwarf star. Artwork representing the intense activity of a red dwarf star. These are among the least massive stars in the universe ranging from 0.1 to 0.7 solar masses

The Milky Way in the constellation of Scorpius
Optical photograph of the dense star clouds of the Milky Way in the constellation of Scorpius. Our galaxy, the Milky Way, has a flattened

View of our Milky Way galaxy
The Milky Way. Map of the central region of our galaxy, seen from a tilted angle. The Milky Way is a spiral galaxy with a short bar (yellow-white) at centre and a diameter of about 100

Dark matter distribution. Supercomputer simulation of the distribution of dark matter in the local universe. Dark matter is a form of matter that cannot be detected by telescopes as it emits no

Galaxy distribution, computer artwork
Galaxy distribution. Computer artwork of the distribution of galaxies in the Universe, appearing like foam on ocean waves

Black hole, computer artwork. Planets, moons, stars, radiation and other matter are all spiralling into the black hole, dragged by immense gravitational forces

Martian landscape, artwork. Mars is a rocky desert world with no surface water. The red colour of the rocks is due to a high content of iron oxides

Artwork of ancient Mars with water on its surface
Ancient Mars. Computer artwork of Mars at least 3 billion years ago. The surface environment of ancient Mars was different to that of today, and may have allowed life forms to develop

Mariner 10 mosaic of Mercury
Mercury. Mariner 10 spacecraft mosaic image of Mercury, the closest planet to the Sun. Areas for which data is missing are blank

Gyroscope spinning on a piece of string
Gyroscope. Toy gyroscope spinning on a piece of string. A gyroscope is a heavy spinning disc mounted so that its axis is free to adopt any orientation

Brain protein research. Computer artwork of a brain and coloured dots from a protein microarray. Protein microarrays can be used to follow protein interactions

Astronomical Clock 1833
The astronomical clock in Strasbourg cathedral was first built in 1354 and rebuilt in 1574

Geologists Equipment
A geologists equipment includes hammers, a sieve, tweezers and a strong satchel

Saturn V rocket, Command and Service modules, and a space suit from Apollo 13, Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States of America, North America

Rocket Garden at the Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States of America, North America

Observatory, Mauna Kea, Big Island, Hawaii, United States of America, North America

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Whirlpool Galaxy (M51, NGC 5194), visible light image. The Whirlpool galaxy is locked in a gravitational interaction with the smaller irregular galaxy NGC 5195 (left of M51)

Rosette Nebula. Coloured optical image of the Rosette Nebula (NGC 2237-39). This is a large starbirth region which glows due to ionisation of its gases by radiation from a cluster of hot young stars

Volcano Observatory, Montserrat, Leeward Islands, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Mary Baker Eddy / Boston
MARY BAKER EDDY Founder of Christian Science: a picture of her from her early days at Boston

Electricity / Voltaic Pile
VOLTAIC PILE The first workable device for generating a consistent flow of electricity, invented in 1799 by Alessandro Volta

Chinese Abacus 1814
A man uses a " swan-pen" - a Chinese version of the abacus

M. I. T. Calculator 1930S
The Differential Analyser calculating machine designed at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Under the Microscope / C18
Animacules : microscopic creatures as seen under a microscope; the last two rows are human sperm

National Electric Grid
Part of Britains National Grid, this is the sub-station at Yoker, near Glasgow, Scotland. The tower is 90 metres tall and carries the lines across the Clyde

Ideal Scientist
The ideal scientist - interested in the old as well as the new, anatomy as well as astronomy, the laws of chance and of mathematics, the skill of chess, the hues of a rose

Optique Telescope / Didero
An optique telescope

Edinburgh Uni Studying
Students at Edinburgh University, apparently studying science, read and make notes in a library

Computer 1960S
A compact modern computer with built in screen

Natural Bridge Virginia
A river flows beneath a massive natural bridge in Virginia, USA

Hms Beagle / Darwins Ship
HMS Beagle among porpoises Charles Darwins research ship

Armillary Sphere
An armillary sphere

Schiaparellis two hemispheres of the planet Mars
The two hemispheres of the planet Mars as drawn by the Italian astronomer and historian of science, Giovanni Schiaparelli

Tycho Brahe Astrolabe
Tycho-Brahes astrolabe

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

Bishop Samuel Wilberforce of Oxford
Fine lithographic engraving of Samuel Wilberforce (1846) Lord Bishop of Oxford by George Richmond, engraved by Henry Robinson and published by J. Hogarth, London

Atomic Motorbike
Motor Cycle Driven by Atomic Power

Pleiades star cluster
Pleiades. Optical image of part of the Pleiades star cluster (M45) in the constellation Taurus, the bull. North is at top. This is a cluster of young stars thought to be around 50 million years old

False-colour photo of total solar eclipse, 1979
False-colour photograph of the total solar eclipse of February 26, 1979. The colour has been added by a photographic technique called isophote mapping

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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.