Science Collection (page 8)

Amazing Stories Scifi magazine cover, The Golden Planetoid
THE GOLDEN PLANETOID - A mysterious alien spacecraft lands in the Russian steppes Date: 1935

Red Hell of Jupiter, Astounding Stories Scifi magazine cover
THE RED HELL OF JUPITER - The Planetary Explorers disintegrate the Rogans with the death tube Date: 1931

Planets internal structures, and Pluto, computer artwork. Mercury, Mars and Venus consist of a large iron core (spherical), surrounded by a thick silicate mantle (yellow) covered in a surface crust

Solar system

Optical image of the Pleiades star cluster
Pleiades star cluster. True-colour optical image of the Pleiades open star cluster (M45, NGC 1432). This cluster is about 30 light years wide

Saturn and rings from Voyager 1

Draco constellation. Artwork of a dragon showing the outline of the constellation of Draco (the Dragon). The stars of this constellation are found near the north celestial pole

Reflection nebula

Fruit-powered clock. In this experiment each apple is a voltaic cell. The apples have been connected to make a battery. Copper (orange) and zinc (silver)

Waveforms, abstract artwork
Waveforms. Abstract computer artwork of a surface with a wave rippling through it

Spaceship to the Moon imagined in the 1870s
Projectile train to the moon, a suggested form of space travel, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Dinosaur bones
Fossil dinosaur skeleton near Tuba City, Arizona. Photograph

Uintathere, an extinct rhinocerus of North America
Extinct species of rhinocerus, Uintathere, ancient Wyoming and Utah. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of an 1890s Charles Knight illustration

Royal Society endorsement of a lens-grinder, 1600s
Opticians advertisement illustrated with Archimedes at a telescope, London, 1694. Hand-colored woodcut of a 17th-century illustration

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Bacteriologist Elie Metchnikoff in his laboratory. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a photograph

Fantasy Spacecraft, Fantastic Adventures Scifi Magazine Covers
A Spaceship blasts away from a dying planet in this Science Fiction Magazine cover

Flying Saucers
a Squadron of Flying Saucers

Evolution in Fossils
The progress of evolution, from amoebas to you and me, as displayed by the fossil record

I Robot, Amazing Stories Scifi Magazine Cover
I, Robot - The robot Adam Link is attacked

Inclined Plane Clock
Clock using an inclined plane designed by Maurice Wheeler, rector of Sibberton

Master of the Asteroid, Wonder Stories Scifi Magazine Cover
MASTER OF THE ASTEROID - A stranded astronaut is honoured as a god when he crashes on a distant planet

Theodor Schwann, German physiologist who made many contributions to biology and coined the term metabolism

Planet Mars seen from one of its moons
The planet Mars as seen from one of its moons, a hundred times larger than the planet Earths Moon as seen from Earth

German empress cactus, Disocactus phyllanthoides. Cactus phyllanthoides, Cactus speciosus, Catto elegante. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle

Tropical pitcher plant, Nepenthes distillatoria, Nepenthes indica, Nepente dell Indie. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Portrait of a Black-capped chickadee, (Poecile atricapillus) with white background, Block island, Rhode Island, USA. Bird caught during scientific research

MRI scan of normal brain, illustration
Computer enhanced false-colour Magnetic Resonance Image (MRI) of a mid-sagittal section through the head of a normal 46 year-old woman, showing structures of the brain, spine & facial tissues

Great Auk bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Smew Duck Waterfowl bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Lapwing
Vintage lithograph from 1883 of a Northern Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus), also known as the Peewit, Green Plover or (in the British Isles) just Lapwing, is a bird in the plover family

Nightjar bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Under Surface of the Human Brain Engraved Illustration, Circa1880
Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Illustration of the Under Surface of the Human Brain Engraved Illustration, Circa1880. Source: The Popular Science Monthly, By E.L. and W.J

Egyptian goose
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Antique illustration of man with abacus

Incandescent giant lamp, model of the Edison type bulb. Expo
Incandescent giant lamp, twelve feet high, mounted on a pedestal crowned by a model of the Edison type bulb, increased 20, 000 times

Raven, Corvus corax, and magpie, Pica pica.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croixs Dictionary of Natural Science: Ornithology, Paris, France, 1816-1830

20, 000 Leagues Under the Sea, Jules Verne - title page
The title page of 20, 000 LIEUES SOUS LES MERS (20, 000 Leagues Under the Sea), showing an array of marine life. Date: First published 1870

Proudhon, Pierre Joseph (1809-1865). French politician, mutualist philosopher and socialist
Pierre Joseph Proudhon (1809-1865). French politician, mutualist philosopher and socialist. Colored engraving

Spur-thighed tortoise (Testudo Graeca)
Antique illustration of Spur-thighed tortoise (Testudo Graeca)

Sugar beet (Beta vulgaris)
Illustration of a Sugar beet (Beta vulgaris)

African Elephant, back, extreme left, Moenitherium, Woolly Mammoth, Platybelodon and Trilophodon

Illustration of eye seeing through microscope

Early hot air balloon flight

A lone astronaut looks up at the sun while exploring Mars. A rover trails behind

An astronaut surveys his situation after being marooned on a barren planet. Ominous clouds form in the distance while his scorched capsule is nearby

Panoramic view of Mars
February 27 to March 2, 2005 - This is the Spirit panoramic cameras Lookout panorama, acquired on the rovers 410th to 413th martian days, or sols (February 27 to March 2, 2005)

Layers of Cape Verde in Victoria Crater
September 28, 2006 - This view of Victoria crater is looking north from Duck Bay towards the dramatic promontory called Cape Verde

Illustration of Saturn and Earth to scale
Illustration showing Saturn (left) and Earth (right) to scale. Saturn is nine times the diameter of Earth. Saturn is the sixth planet from the Sun, Earth is the third

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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.