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Part of the constellation Swan - Part of constellation of Cygnus - Above, the brightest star in the constellation Swan, Deneb. On top of the image is Deneb, the brighest star of the constellation Cygnu

Part of the constellation Swan - Part of constellation of Cygnus - Above, the brightest star in the constellation Swan, Deneb. On top of the image is Deneb, the brighest star of the constellation Cygnu

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Dark Nebula in Scorpio - A dark cloud in Scorpius, wide field - This dark nebula is located about 5000 years from Earth. Image obtained by Siding Spring's 3.9m telescope. This curious un - named nebula is governed by radiation from very luminous stars some distance from the nebula. The direction of the radiation source can be seen from the flow pattern in the dark cloud and the extensive bright red rims at the end of the nebula that is exposed to radiation from the hot stars. This part of the nebula is reminiscent of the famous Horsehead nebula in Orion, which is also the consequence of starlight destroying a dark cloud. The source of the energy here is the Scorpius OB association, a group of brilliant, very hot stars, about 5000 light years away from us

Dark Nebula in Scorpio - A dark cloud in Scorpius, wide field - This dark nebula is located about 5000 years from Earth. Image obtained by Siding Spring's 3.9m telescope. This curious un - named nebula is governed by radiation from very luminous stars some distance from the nebula. The direction of the radiation source can be seen from the flow pattern in the dark cloud and the extensive bright red rims at the end of the nebula that is exposed to radiation from the hot stars. This part of the nebula is reminiscent of the famous Horsehead nebula in Orion, which is also the consequence of starlight destroying a dark cloud. The source of the energy here is the Scorpius OB association, a group of brilliant, very hot stars, about 5000 light years away from us

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Moeritherium - Moeritherium is a prehistoric mammal connected to the elephant and, further away, to the manatee and dugong. He lived in Eocene 35 million years ago. The Moeritherium were animals similar to the pig, and resembling tapirs. They were smaller than modern elephants, with only 70 centimetres at withers and about 3 m long. It is believed that they liked to live in marshes and rivers, occupying the ecological niche now occupied by a hippo. The shape of his teeth suggests that they were feeding on tender aquatic vegetation. Proboscideans of the genus Moeritherium wallow in a swamp 36 million years ago in what is today North Africa. Resembling modern tapirs or pygmy hippopotamuses, Moeritherium is in fact related to elephants. They stood only about 2.5 feet at the shoulder and were about 10 feet long. Dwelling in swamps and rivers and subsisting on soft vegetation, it is believed Moeritherium occupied an ecological niche subsequently filled by modern hippopotamuses

Moeritherium - Moeritherium is a prehistoric mammal connected to the elephant and, further away, to the manatee and dugong. He lived in Eocene 35 million years ago. The Moeritherium were animals similar to the pig, and resembling tapirs. They were smaller than modern elephants, with only 70 centimetres at withers and about 3 m long. It is believed that they liked to live in marshes and rivers, occupying the ecological niche now occupied by a hippo. The shape of his teeth suggests that they were feeding on tender aquatic vegetation. Proboscideans of the genus Moeritherium wallow in a swamp 36 million years ago in what is today North Africa. Resembling modern tapirs or pygmy hippopotamuses, Moeritherium is in fact related to elephants. They stood only about 2.5 feet at the shoulder and were about 10 feet long. Dwelling in swamps and rivers and subsisting on soft vegetation, it is believed Moeritherium occupied an ecological niche subsequently filled by modern hippopotamuses

Walter B Myers

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Exoplanete OGLE-2013-BLG-0341L Bb - Artist's view: OGLE-2013-BLG-0341L Bb is an exoplanet about twice the mass of the Earth gravitating around the red dwarf OGLE-2013-BLG-0341L B, a secondary component of the binary star OGLE-2013-BLG-0341L located in the constellation. OGLE-2013-BLG-0341LBB, is located in the constellation Sagittarius, about 3,000 light-years away. It is twice the mass of Earth, and orbits one of the stars in the binary system at almost exactly the same distance from which Earth orbits the Sun. But its star is 400 times dimmer than our Sun, so the exoplanet is very cold - around minus 213 degrees Celsius

Exoplanete OGLE-2013-BLG-0341L Bb - Artist's view: OGLE-2013-BLG-0341L Bb is an exoplanet about twice the mass of the Earth gravitating around the red dwarf OGLE-2013-BLG-0341L B, a secondary component of the binary star OGLE-2013-BLG-0341L located in the constellation. OGLE-2013-BLG-0341LBB, is located in the constellation Sagittarius, about 3,000 light-years away. It is twice the mass of Earth, and orbits one of the stars in the binary system at almost exactly the same distance from which Earth orbits the Sun. But its star is 400 times dimmer than our Sun, so the exoplanet is very cold - around minus 213 degrees Celsius

Miller, Ron (b.1947)

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Irregular galaxy NGC 6822 in Sagittarius - Irregular galaxy NGC 6822 in Sagittarius - The galaxy NGC 6822 is located about 1.8 million years ago - light from Earth. She belongs to our local group. Image obtained with Siding Spring's 3.9m telescope. NGC 6822 is one of the nearest galaxies to the milky Way and is thus a member of a small cluster known as the Local Group to which our Galaxy belongs. It is close enough to be resolved into individual stars, though because of its distance (about 1.8 million light years) only the brightest are seen, even with a telescope as powerful as the AAT. The galaxy seems to be without symmetry and is classified as an irregular. At one end of a prominent bar a few clouds of glowing gas can be seen; at the other, bright bluish stars are scattered out into what appears to be the first signs of a straggling spiral arm

Irregular galaxy NGC 6822 in Sagittarius - Irregular galaxy NGC 6822 in Sagittarius - The galaxy NGC 6822 is located about 1.8 million years ago - light from Earth. She belongs to our local group. Image obtained with Siding Spring's 3.9m telescope. NGC 6822 is one of the nearest galaxies to the milky Way and is thus a member of a small cluster known as the Local Group to which our Galaxy belongs. It is close enough to be resolved into individual stars, though because of its distance (about 1.8 million light years) only the brightest are seen, even with a telescope as powerful as the AAT. The galaxy seems to be without symmetry and is classified as an irregular. At one end of a prominent bar a few clouds of glowing gas can be seen; at the other, bright bluish stars are scattered out into what appears to be the first signs of a straggling spiral arm

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Globular cluster NGC 362 - The globular cluster NGC 362 - The globular cluster NGC 362 is a globular cluster close to the Small Magellan Cloud galaxy in the southern hemisphere. Image obtained from the 3.9m telescope of Siding Spring, Australia. NGC 362 is a globular cluster close to the Small Magellanic cloud, in southern hemisphere

Globular cluster NGC 362 - The globular cluster NGC 362 - The globular cluster NGC 362 is a globular cluster close to the Small Magellan Cloud galaxy in the southern hemisphere. Image obtained from the 3.9m telescope of Siding Spring, Australia. NGC 362 is a globular cluster close to the Small Magellanic cloud, in southern hemisphere

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Open cluster M37 in the coach - Open star cluster M37 in Auriga - The open cluster M37 (NGC 2099) is located about 4600 years - light from Earth in the constellation of Coach. It contains about 200 stars. The open cluster M37 (NGC 2099) is at approximately 4,600 light - years away from Earth in the Auriga constellation. It contains about 200 stars

Open cluster M37 in the coach - Open star cluster M37 in Auriga - The open cluster M37 (NGC 2099) is located about 4600 years - light from Earth in the constellation of Coach. It contains about 200 stars. The open cluster M37 (NGC 2099) is at approximately 4,600 light - years away from Earth in the Auriga constellation. It contains about 200 stars

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Nebula around the star R Aquarii - R Aquarii and its peculiar nebula - This star is actually a binary system composed of a giant red star (in the center) and a white dwarf (invisible in this photo). Image obtained by Siding Spring's 3.9m telescope. The star at the centre of this unique nebula has been known to be variable since 1810. It has a period of a little over a year, but the brightness shifts are erratic, ranging from the threshold of naked eye visibility to about 200 times fainter. At the centre of the nebula is a symbiotic star, an interacting pair consisting of a red giant and white dwarf. The dwarf draws in material from the giant, occasionally ejecting the surplus as the strange loops seen in the colour picture. The white dwarf itself is invisible and the light from the red dwarf is truly red, perhaps because the whole system is embedded in very dusty nebula which absorbs what blue light there is

Nebula around the star R Aquarii - R Aquarii and its peculiar nebula - This star is actually a binary system composed of a giant red star (in the center) and a white dwarf (invisible in this photo). Image obtained by Siding Spring's 3.9m telescope. The star at the centre of this unique nebula has been known to be variable since 1810. It has a period of a little over a year, but the brightness shifts are erratic, ranging from the threshold of naked eye visibility to about 200 times fainter. At the centre of the nebula is a symbiotic star, an interacting pair consisting of a red giant and white dwarf. The dwarf draws in material from the giant, occasionally ejecting the surplus as the strange loops seen in the colour picture. The white dwarf itself is invisible and the light from the red dwarf is truly red, perhaps because the whole system is embedded in very dusty nebula which absorbs what blue light there is

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David with the Head of Goliath, sculpture by Giovanni Battista Foggini (1652-1725), 1722 (bronze)

David with the Head of Goliath, sculpture by Giovanni Battista Foggini (1652-1725), 1722 (bronze)

BOO73708

A postman consults a bilingual signpost in Belleek, Northern Ireland, 1938 (b/w photo)

A postman consults a bilingual signpost in Belleek, Northern Ireland, 1938 (b/w photo)

English Photographer, (20th century)

PST209439

Lover's Letter Box (colour litho) (see 139540)

Lover's Letter Box (colour litho) (see 139540)

Baxter, George (1804-67)

LMG139541

Great Britain, England, London, postbox in the street

Great Britain, England, London, postbox in the street

UDK845169

A Train in 1837 of First Class Carriages with the Mail; A Train in 1837 for Second Class Outside Passengers; Special Anglo-American Boat Express, 1904 (b/w photo)

A Train in 1837 of First Class Carriages with the Mail; A Train in 1837 for Second Class Outside Passengers; Special Anglo-American Boat Express, 1904 (b/w photo)

English photographer, (20th century) (after)

LLC983433

The West India Mail steamer 'Neva', 1850

The West India Mail steamer 'Neva', 1850

UIG3330465

Smartness Satisfies - A tradition for 300 years, 1959 (colour litho)

Smartness Satisfies - A tradition for 300 years, 1959 (colour litho)

British School, (20th century)

PST2906990

Mailbox, Paris, France

Mailbox, Paris, France

GNG5268786

Nebulae NGC 1973 - 1975 - 1977 in Orion - The reflection nebulae NGC 1973 - 75 - 77 in Orion - Reflection nebulae located just north of the Great Orion Nebula. This group of nebulous stars is just half a degree north of the much brighter Orion Nebula and has largely been ignored because of it. The group of stars here appear as a single star to the unaided eye, the northernmost 'star' in the sword of Orion. Most of the blue nebulosity is starlight scattered by dust, while some of the stars are sufficiently hot to excite the wisps of hydrogen that linger here and create a distinctive red glow. To the south of the nebula (at the bottom of the picture) faint traces of the yellow reflected light of the Orion nebula can just be detected

Nebulae NGC 1973 - 1975 - 1977 in Orion - The reflection nebulae NGC 1973 - 75 - 77 in Orion - Reflection nebulae located just north of the Great Orion Nebula. This group of nebulous stars is just half a degree north of the much brighter Orion Nebula and has largely been ignored because of it. The group of stars here appear as a single star to the unaided eye, the northernmost 'star' in the sword of Orion. Most of the blue nebulosity is starlight scattered by dust, while some of the stars are sufficiently hot to excite the wisps of hydrogen that linger here and create a distinctive red glow. To the south of the nebula (at the bottom of the picture) faint traces of the yellow reflected light of the Orion nebula can just be detected

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Planetary nebula NGC 2899 dans les Voiles - A distorted planetary nebula, NGC 2899 - This nebula is located about 3000 years from Earth. Image obtained by the 3.9m telescope of Siding Spring Planetary nebulae present a wide variety of forms on the sky, partly because of the random orientation of their parent stars but also because the nebulae themselves can have quite different intrinsic shapes. Theories about the shapes of planetaries range from the influence of binary companions to the central star to the distribution of material around the stars during its red giant phase, before the final outburst. Whatever the mechanism, most planetaries are symmetrical about one or more axes and only rarely do they appear curved like NGC 2899. A possible explanation is that the star from which the nebula was ejected had a large proper motion through space. The resulting nebula has the same velocity but vastly lower density than the star so is distorted by its encounter with the tenuous interstell

Planetary nebula NGC 2899 dans les Voiles - A distorted planetary nebula, NGC 2899 - This nebula is located about 3000 years from Earth. Image obtained by the 3.9m telescope of Siding Spring Planetary nebulae present a wide variety of forms on the sky, partly because of the random orientation of their parent stars but also because the nebulae themselves can have quite different intrinsic shapes. Theories about the shapes of planetaries range from the influence of binary companions to the central star to the distribution of material around the stars during its red giant phase, before the final outburst. Whatever the mechanism, most planetaries are symmetrical about one or more axes and only rarely do they appear curved like NGC 2899. A possible explanation is that the star from which the nebula was ejected had a large proper motion through space. The resulting nebula has the same velocity but vastly lower density than the star so is distorted by its encounter with the tenuous interstell

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Whale Constellation - Constellation of Cetus - Also visible, the constellation Belier at the top of the picture. Cetus (the Whale or Sea Monster) is an ancient constellation in the northern sky depicting a whale - like creature basking on the shores of the fabled stream Eridanus, which flows from the celestial equator far into the southern sky. Cetus is extensive but not very distinctive, containing few bright stars. However, some of the stars are exceptionally interesting, particlarly Mira the wonderful, the prototype variable star, whose variability was first noted 400 years ago. The constellation of Aries is visible at the top of the image

Whale Constellation - Constellation of Cetus - Also visible, the constellation Belier at the top of the picture. Cetus (the Whale or Sea Monster) is an ancient constellation in the northern sky depicting a whale - like creature basking on the shores of the fabled stream Eridanus, which flows from the celestial equator far into the southern sky. Cetus is extensive but not very distinctive, containing few bright stars. However, some of the stars are exceptionally interesting, particlarly Mira the wonderful, the prototype variable star, whose variability was first noted 400 years ago. The constellation of Aries is visible at the top of the image

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March: Chaotic terrain between Kasei Valles and Sacra Fossae - Mars: Chaotic terrain between Kasei Valles and Sacra Fossae - Region bordering Kasei Valles (top) and Sacra Fossae (bottom). Kasei Valles is one of the largest Martian canal systems. The large impact crater on the right is 35 km in diameter. The image covering an area of 225 km by 95 km was obtained by the Mars Express probe. Mars Express flew over the boundary between Kasei Valles and Sacra Fossae and imaged the region, acquiring spectacular views of the chaotic terrain in the area. The images are centred at 12* N/285* E and have a ground resolution of about 21 m/pixel. They cover 225 x 95 km or 21.375 sq km, an area roughly half the size of the Netherlands. The upper portion of the image swath shows the eastern margin of Kasei Valles and the western margin of the Lunae Planum plateau and the adjoining Sacra Fossae. Kasei Valles is one of the largest outflow channels on Mars, spanning 3000 km, from the Chryse Planitia basi

March: Chaotic terrain between Kasei Valles and Sacra Fossae - Mars: Chaotic terrain between Kasei Valles and Sacra Fossae - Region bordering Kasei Valles (top) and Sacra Fossae (bottom). Kasei Valles is one of the largest Martian canal systems. The large impact crater on the right is 35 km in diameter. The image covering an area of 225 km by 95 km was obtained by the Mars Express probe. Mars Express flew over the boundary between Kasei Valles and Sacra Fossae and imaged the region, acquiring spectacular views of the chaotic terrain in the area. The images are centred at 12* N/285* E and have a ground resolution of about 21 m/pixel. They cover 225 x 95 km or 21.375 sq km, an area roughly half the size of the Netherlands. The upper portion of the image swath shows the eastern margin of Kasei Valles and the western margin of the Lunae Planum plateau and the adjoining Sacra Fossae. Kasei Valles is one of the largest outflow channels on Mars, spanning 3000 km, from the Chryse Planitia basi

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Open cluster NGC 6242 in Scorpio - Open star cluster NGC 6242 in Scorpius - This cluster is about 3500 years old - light from the Sun and is about 50 million years old. A bright yellow star is in the foreground. This cluster is one of many in the sparkling southern constellation of Scorpius. It is marked by a bright yellow star (spectral type K5) which happens to be in the foreground at a distance of about 1000 light years. The cluster itself is about 3,500 light years from the sun. The cluster is slightly dimmed by foreground dust. This so - called interstellar extinction is common with object close to the Galactic plane. Despite this, it is possible to estimate the age of the cluster by measuring the color and relative brightness of its stars. The age turns out to be about 50 million years, which is quite mature for an open cluster of this type. By now, most of the brightest stars will have turned into supernovae and vanished, leaving this quite modest group to compete with the many

Open cluster NGC 6242 in Scorpio - Open star cluster NGC 6242 in Scorpius - This cluster is about 3500 years old - light from the Sun and is about 50 million years old. A bright yellow star is in the foreground. This cluster is one of many in the sparkling southern constellation of Scorpius. It is marked by a bright yellow star (spectral type K5) which happens to be in the foreground at a distance of about 1000 light years. The cluster itself is about 3,500 light years from the sun. The cluster is slightly dimmed by foreground dust. This so - called interstellar extinction is common with object close to the Galactic plane. Despite this, it is possible to estimate the age of the cluster by measuring the color and relative brightness of its stars. The age turns out to be about 50 million years, which is quite mature for an open cluster of this type. By now, most of the brightest stars will have turned into supernovae and vanished, leaving this quite modest group to compete with the many

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Brown dwarves Oph 1622 - Artist's view - Brown dwarves Oph 1622 - These two stars orbit each other in the constellation Ophiuchus. First identified as floating planets, isolated planets without nearby stars, they are now identified as two brown dwarf stars. Artwork of the two brown dwarves Oph 1622 in Ophiuchus

Brown dwarves Oph 1622 - Artist's view - Brown dwarves Oph 1622 - These two stars orbit each other in the constellation Ophiuchus. First identified as floating planets, isolated planets without nearby stars, they are now identified as two brown dwarf stars. Artwork of the two brown dwarves Oph 1622 in Ophiuchus

H. Piraud

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Lenticular clouds - Lenticular clouds - Lenticular clouds above the highest peaks of the Reunio

Lenticular clouds - Lenticular clouds - Lenticular clouds above the highest peaks of the Reunio

Luc Perrot

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October 16, 2012: Alpha Centauri A and B are located 4.36 light years from the Sun. These two stars are relatively similar to the Sun - This wide-field view of the sky around the bright star Alpha Centauri was created from photographic images forming part of the Digitized Sky Survey 2. The star appears so big just because of the scattering of light by the telescope's optics as well as in the photographic emulsion. Alpha Centauri is the closest star system to the Solar System

October 16, 2012: Alpha Centauri A and B are located 4.36 light years from the Sun. These two stars are relatively similar to the Sun - This wide-field view of the sky around the bright star Alpha Centauri was created from photographic images forming part of the Digitized Sky Survey 2. The star appears so big just because of the scattering of light by the telescope's optics as well as in the photographic emulsion. Alpha Centauri is the closest star system to the Solar System

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Helmet, late 18th-early 19th century (steel, copper, brass, gold & velvet, damascened)

Helmet, late 18th-early 19th century (steel, copper, brass, gold & velvet, damascened)

TWC6158031

Tours - City Hall - September 4, 2019.

Tours - City Hall - September 4, 2019.

Stephane Aubin

PIX5940335

A London Mail and Stage Coach (coloured aquatint)

A London Mail and Stage Coach (coloured aquatint)

Havell, Robert the Elder (1769-1832)

XCF271697

Portugal, correio normal and corrieo azul (airmail) post boxes

Portugal, correio normal and corrieo azul (airmail) post boxes

UDK845234

Unites States mail steam ship Pacific

Unites States mail steam ship Pacific

UIG2902235

Do not mis-use mail bags - They cost money, 1960 (colour litho)

Do not mis-use mail bags - They cost money, 1960 (colour litho)

Shamir, Maxim (fl.1960)

PST2906991

Hanging up mail bags for the train to pick up as it flies by (colour litho)

Hanging up mail bags for the train to pick up as it flies by (colour litho)

English School, (20th century)

LLM2814129

Alpha Centauri - Alpha Centauri - Alpha Centauri is a double star (Alpha Centauri A and B) near the Sun, 4.36 years - light. These two stars are relatively similar to the Sun. Alpha Centauri is a binary star (Alpha Centauri A and B) located at a distance of 4.36 light - years, or 41 million km, in the direction of the southern constellation Centaurus (The Centaur). Alpha Centauri A and Alpha Centauri B, are rather similar to the Sun; their stellar spectral types are “” G2V”” and “” K1V””, respectively. Alpha Centauri A and B orbit each other at a distance of about 3600 million km, or somewhat more than the distance of planet Uranus from the Sun. The orbital period is almost exactly 80 years

Alpha Centauri - Alpha Centauri - Alpha Centauri is a double star (Alpha Centauri A and B) near the Sun, 4.36 years - light. These two stars are relatively similar to the Sun. Alpha Centauri is a binary star (Alpha Centauri A and B) located at a distance of 4.36 light - years, or 41 million km, in the direction of the southern constellation Centaurus (The Centaur). Alpha Centauri A and Alpha Centauri B, are rather similar to the Sun; their stellar spectral types are “” G2V”” and “” K1V””, respectively. Alpha Centauri A and B orbit each other at a distance of about 3600 million km, or somewhat more than the distance of planet Uranus from the Sun. The orbital period is almost exactly 80 years

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Open cluster Trumpler 5 in Unicorn - Open cluster Trumpler 5 in Monoceros - Trumpler 5 is a cluster of stars aged 125 million years. Image obtained by Siding Spring's 3.9m telescope As they age, open clusters of stars begin to lose their identity. This is partly because the brighter members tend to self - destruct as supernovae, and, though the group members share a common motion through space, they are only loosely bound. Thus stars drift away from the cluster in a process that accelerates with time. However, some clusters are big enough to retain their identity much longer than usual, and Trumpler 5 is one such. Its age is estimated to be 125 million years, and it must have been a spectacular sight in its youth. It seems to be at the edge of the Monoceros molecular cloud, where star formation is continuing new generations of young clusters

Open cluster Trumpler 5 in Unicorn - Open cluster Trumpler 5 in Monoceros - Trumpler 5 is a cluster of stars aged 125 million years. Image obtained by Siding Spring's 3.9m telescope As they age, open clusters of stars begin to lose their identity. This is partly because the brighter members tend to self - destruct as supernovae, and, though the group members share a common motion through space, they are only loosely bound. Thus stars drift away from the cluster in a process that accelerates with time. However, some clusters are big enough to retain their identity much longer than usual, and Trumpler 5 is one such. Its age is estimated to be 125 million years, and it must have been a spectacular sight in its youth. It seems to be at the edge of the Monoceros molecular cloud, where star formation is continuing new generations of young clusters

PIX4569009

Constellations of the Virgin, the Raven and the Cup - Constellations of Virgo, Corvus and Crate

Constellations of the Virgin, the Raven and the Cup - Constellations of Virgo, Corvus and Crate

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Fusees Ariane 5 ES ATV and ECA - Illustration - The Ariane 5 ES ATV and ECA rockets - Illustration - Artist view of the Ariane 5 ES ATV rocket, on the left, compare to the Ariane 5 ECA rocket, on the right. Artist's impression of the Ariane 5 ES ATV (left) with the Ariane 5 ECA (right)

Fusees Ariane 5 ES ATV and ECA - Illustration - The Ariane 5 ES ATV and ECA rockets - Illustration - Artist view of the Ariane 5 ES ATV rocket, on the left, compare to the Ariane 5 ECA rocket, on the right. Artist's impression of the Ariane 5 ES ATV (left) with the Ariane 5 ECA (right)

D. Ducros

PIX4604495

Planetary Nebula of the Red Rectangle in the Unicorn - The Red Rectangle, AFGL 915 - This planetary nebula is located about 2300 years ago - light. Image from Siding Spring 3.9m Telescope This surprising object is one of an unusual class of nebulae surrounding mature, sun - like stars that are about to turn into planetary nebulae. Not all pre - planetary nebulae have outbursts like this, and in those that do, the nebula lasts only a few thousand years, hence the rarity. The central star has a thick belt of dust like a girdle around its equator which restricts outflow in that direction. Instead, the star ejects material in a kind of cone from each of its poles. The spectrum of the nebula shows unusual, strong red lines from hydrogen bonded to grains of carbon, however there is sufficient light reflected from the embedded star to dilute the strong red spectrum to the deep yellow we see here

Planetary Nebula of the Red Rectangle in the Unicorn - The Red Rectangle, AFGL 915 - This planetary nebula is located about 2300 years ago - light. Image from Siding Spring 3.9m Telescope This surprising object is one of an unusual class of nebulae surrounding mature, sun - like stars that are about to turn into planetary nebulae. Not all pre - planetary nebulae have outbursts like this, and in those that do, the nebula lasts only a few thousand years, hence the rarity. The central star has a thick belt of dust like a girdle around its equator which restricts outflow in that direction. Instead, the star ejects material in a kind of cone from each of its poles. The spectrum of the nebula shows unusual, strong red lines from hydrogen bonded to grains of carbon, however there is sufficient light reflected from the embedded star to dilute the strong red spectrum to the deep yellow we see here

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Planetary nebula NGC 1360 in the Furnace - NGC 1360, the diffuse planetary nebula in Fornax - Image obtained by Siding Spring Planetary nebulae 3.9m telescope usually have well - defined boundaries, sometimes even a shell - like structure. For reasons that are not understood, NGC 1360 defies all these conventions, yet its colour still clearly identifies it as a planetary nebula. The green hue is oxygen, excited by the hot central star, and to the north - east of the nebula is a faint red smudge, probably traces of material ejected before the star became a true planetary nebula

Planetary nebula NGC 1360 in the Furnace - NGC 1360, the diffuse planetary nebula in Fornax - Image obtained by Siding Spring Planetary nebulae 3.9m telescope usually have well - defined boundaries, sometimes even a shell - like structure. For reasons that are not understood, NGC 1360 defies all these conventions, yet its colour still clearly identifies it as a planetary nebula. The green hue is oxygen, excited by the hot central star, and to the north - east of the nebula is a faint red smudge, probably traces of material ejected before the star became a true planetary nebula

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Space Shuttle of the Future - Artist's View - Terrene shuttle on launch pad - Artist's view of a space shuttle of the future on his shooting pad. An imagined space shuttle of the future awaits launch in hazy twilight. This shuttle is referred to as “” terrene”” (meaning “” of the Earth”) to differentiate it from other space shuttles that may one day operate from the surface of the Moon and other planets

Space Shuttle of the Future - Artist's View - Terrene shuttle on launch pad - Artist's view of a space shuttle of the future on his shooting pad. An imagined space shuttle of the future awaits launch in hazy twilight. This shuttle is referred to as “” terrene”” (meaning “” of the Earth”) to differentiate it from other space shuttles that may one day operate from the surface of the Moon and other planets

Walter B Myers

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Rover Curiosity on Mars - Curiosity Mars rover selfie: Mars Science Laboratory (MSL), named Curiosity, is a NASA rover exploring the surface of Mars. This self-portrait is a composite of 57 images taken by the robot on January 19, 2016. This self-portrait of Nasa's Curiosity Mars rover shows the vehicle at “” Namib Dune,””” where the rover's activities included scuffing into the dune with a wheel and scooping samples of sand for laboratory analysis. The scene combines 57 images taken on Jan. 19, 2016, during the 1,228th Martian day, or sol, of Curiosity's work on Mars. The camera used for this is the Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI) at the end of the rover's robotic arm. The view does not include the rover's arm. Wrist motions and turret rotations on the arm allowed MAHLI to acquire the mosaic's component images. The arm was positioned out of the shot in the images, or portions of images, that were used in this mosaic. For scale, the rover's wheels are 20 inches (50 centimeters) in diamet

Rover Curiosity on Mars - Curiosity Mars rover selfie: Mars Science Laboratory (MSL), named Curiosity, is a NASA rover exploring the surface of Mars. This self-portrait is a composite of 57 images taken by the robot on January 19, 2016. This self-portrait of Nasa's Curiosity Mars rover shows the vehicle at “” Namib Dune,””” where the rover's activities included scuffing into the dune with a wheel and scooping samples of sand for laboratory analysis. The scene combines 57 images taken on Jan. 19, 2016, during the 1,228th Martian day, or sol, of Curiosity's work on Mars. The camera used for this is the Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI) at the end of the rover's robotic arm. The view does not include the rover's arm. Wrist motions and turret rotations on the arm allowed MAHLI to acquire the mosaic's component images. The arm was positioned out of the shot in the images, or portions of images, that were used in this mosaic. For scale, the rover's wheels are 20 inches (50 centimeters) in diamet

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USA, Louisiana, New Orleans, an old ornate iron letter box

USA, Louisiana, New Orleans, an old ornate iron letter box

UDK838957

Postcard of ice skaters, sent in 1913 (hand-coloured photo)

Postcard of ice skaters, sent in 1913 (hand-coloured photo)

German Photographer (20th Century)

LLM660049

Mail sleeve, late 14th century (metal)

Mail sleeve, late 14th century (metal)

German School, (14th century)

AMR2646823

Galaxy NGC 4027 in the Raven - Galaxy NGC 4027 in Corvus - NGC 4027 is a spiral galaxy located about 80 million years ago - light. One of his arms is more extended, probably by the presence of a nearby dwarf galaxy. Image made with Siding Spring's 3.9m telescope. This galaxy is of interest because of its similarity to the Large Magellanic Cloud, (LMC) our nearest extra - galactic neighbour. Like the LMC, its light comes predominantly from young stars, which are hotter than the Sun and give the galaxy a bluish colour. However, because this galaxy is over 80 million light - years distant we see only the integrated light of millions of unresolved stars, rather than the individuals we see in the LMC. NGC 4027 has a somewhat distorted appearance and an elongated spiral arm, probably due to the gravitational effect of a smaller companion galaxy, not visible in this photograph but rather obvious on a much deeper image. NGC 4027 is less than half a degree south of the Antennae interacting gala

Galaxy NGC 4027 in the Raven - Galaxy NGC 4027 in Corvus - NGC 4027 is a spiral galaxy located about 80 million years ago - light. One of his arms is more extended, probably by the presence of a nearby dwarf galaxy. Image made with Siding Spring's 3.9m telescope. This galaxy is of interest because of its similarity to the Large Magellanic Cloud, (LMC) our nearest extra - galactic neighbour. Like the LMC, its light comes predominantly from young stars, which are hotter than the Sun and give the galaxy a bluish colour. However, because this galaxy is over 80 million light - years distant we see only the integrated light of millions of unresolved stars, rather than the individuals we see in the LMC. NGC 4027 has a somewhat distorted appearance and an elongated spiral arm, probably due to the gravitational effect of a smaller companion galaxy, not visible in this photograph but rather obvious on a much deeper image. NGC 4027 is less than half a degree south of the Antennae interacting gala

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Spiral Galaxy M66 in the Lion - Spiral galaxy M66 in Leo - M 66 (NGC 3627) is a spiral galaxy located at a distance of about 35 million years - light. M66, with its neighbors M65 and NGC 3628, forms a remarkable triplet of galaxies, called the Lion Triplet or the M66 Group. Image obtained with Siding Spring's 3.9m telescope. M66 is a dusty spiral galaxy, and is a member of the same compact group of galaxies as M65 and NGC 3628. The striking symmetry of M65 is lacking, and the central bulge, though large, is less well defined. The spiral arms are very easy to see, but seem distorted and displaced above the plane of the galaxy, probably a result of interactions with its neighbours. Much more dust is visible here as well as a few pink nebulae, signs of star formation, near the end of one of the arms

Spiral Galaxy M66 in the Lion - Spiral galaxy M66 in Leo - M 66 (NGC 3627) is a spiral galaxy located at a distance of about 35 million years - light. M66, with its neighbors M65 and NGC 3628, forms a remarkable triplet of galaxies, called the Lion Triplet or the M66 Group. Image obtained with Siding Spring's 3.9m telescope. M66 is a dusty spiral galaxy, and is a member of the same compact group of galaxies as M65 and NGC 3628. The striking symmetry of M65 is lacking, and the central bulge, though large, is less well defined. The spiral arms are very easy to see, but seem distorted and displaced above the plane of the galaxy, probably a result of interactions with its neighbours. Much more dust is visible here as well as a few pink nebulae, signs of star formation, near the end of one of the arms

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Leo 1 dwarf galaxy in the Lion - Leo 1 dwarf galaxy - Leo 1 is located about 900,000 light years from Earth. It belongs to the local group, just like our galaxy or Andromede galaxy. It has only been known since the 1950s; it is difficult to observe due to the proximity of the Regulus star, thousands of times brighter. Image obtained from the 3.9m telescope of Siding Spring. The 'Local Group' of galaxies, to which the Milky Way belongs, contains more dwarf galaxies than any other type. The low surface brightness and lack of bright stars makes them difficult to study, even with a large telescope. Leo I presents particular problems because the galaxy appears only 20 arc minutes (less than the apparent diameter of the Moon) from the brilliant star Regulus and special precautions had to be taken to prevent scattered light from the star obliterating its feeble image. The plates from which this picture was made (the first in colour of a dwarf elliptical galaxy) will be used to learn more abou

Leo 1 dwarf galaxy in the Lion - Leo 1 dwarf galaxy - Leo 1 is located about 900,000 light years from Earth. It belongs to the local group, just like our galaxy or Andromede galaxy. It has only been known since the 1950s; it is difficult to observe due to the proximity of the Regulus star, thousands of times brighter. Image obtained from the 3.9m telescope of Siding Spring. The 'Local Group' of galaxies, to which the Milky Way belongs, contains more dwarf galaxies than any other type. The low surface brightness and lack of bright stars makes them difficult to study, even with a large telescope. Leo I presents particular problems because the galaxy appears only 20 arc minutes (less than the apparent diameter of the Moon) from the brilliant star Regulus and special precautions had to be taken to prevent scattered light from the star obliterating its feeble image. The plates from which this picture was made (the first in colour of a dwarf elliptical galaxy) will be used to learn more abou

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Pisces Constellation - Constellation of Pisces - Pisces (the Fishes) is a large constellation of mostly quite faint stars at the edge of an ancient and huge part of the sky known as 'the Sea'. Pisces is said to resemble two fish, which are tied to a (alpha) Piscium by long lines. Alpha Piscium is known as Al Rischa in English, where it means 'the cord'. Some Greek mythologies have two men tethered to this star, though some of the other stars have fishy names. The Sun is in Pisces from March 13 to April 19, and it crosses the ecliptic on March 21, which marks the vernal Equinox, the first day of autumn in the southern hemisphere. This used to be called the first point in Aries, but precession has now moved it into Pisces. However, this point in the sky is the origin of right ascension (RA) in the astronomical equatorial coordinate sytem, and because it moves with precession, RA and Dec are defined at a certain date

Pisces Constellation - Constellation of Pisces - Pisces (the Fishes) is a large constellation of mostly quite faint stars at the edge of an ancient and huge part of the sky known as 'the Sea'. Pisces is said to resemble two fish, which are tied to a (alpha) Piscium by long lines. Alpha Piscium is known as Al Rischa in English, where it means 'the cord'. Some Greek mythologies have two men tethered to this star, though some of the other stars have fishy names. The Sun is in Pisces from March 13 to April 19, and it crosses the ecliptic on March 21, which marks the vernal Equinox, the first day of autumn in the southern hemisphere. This used to be called the first point in Aries, but precession has now moved it into Pisces. However, this point in the sky is the origin of right ascension (RA) in the astronomical equatorial coordinate sytem, and because it moves with precession, RA and Dec are defined at a certain date

PIX4593501

Soyuz Ship over Earth - Soyuz TMA - M in low Earth orbit - Soyuz TMA-M Ship over the Black Sea. Illustration. A three - person manned Soyuz TMA - M spacecraft passes over the Black Sea at an orbital altitude of 200 miles

Soyuz Ship over Earth - Soyuz TMA - M in low Earth orbit - Soyuz TMA-M Ship over the Black Sea. Illustration. A three - person manned Soyuz TMA - M spacecraft passes over the Black Sea at an orbital altitude of 200 miles

Walter B Myers

PIX4605501

Open cluster M11 in the ECU of Sobieski - M11 open cluster in Scutum - M11 (NGC 6705) is a cluster of about 3000 stars. Image obtained by Siding Spring Clusters of bright blue stars like M11 are found scattered among the spiral arms of the Milky Way and other galaxies like it. They are a clear sign that star formation is active, because such clusters are usually very young and short lived. The stars in M11 all formed from the same material and at about the same time, a few million years ago. In 100 million years or so, all the brightest stars in the group will have evolved into cool supergiants and exploded as supernovae, leaving behind large numbers of low mass, relatively faint stars whose lives will be much longer and whose end will be much less dramatic. Located in the constellation of Scutum, it is sometimes mistaken for a loose globular cluster. M11 is also called the “” Wild Duck Cluster”” because of it's resemblance to a flight of wild ducks when viewed in a telescope. M11, wit

Open cluster M11 in the ECU of Sobieski - M11 open cluster in Scutum - M11 (NGC 6705) is a cluster of about 3000 stars. Image obtained by Siding Spring Clusters of bright blue stars like M11 are found scattered among the spiral arms of the Milky Way and other galaxies like it. They are a clear sign that star formation is active, because such clusters are usually very young and short lived. The stars in M11 all formed from the same material and at about the same time, a few million years ago. In 100 million years or so, all the brightest stars in the group will have evolved into cool supergiants and exploded as supernovae, leaving behind large numbers of low mass, relatively faint stars whose lives will be much longer and whose end will be much less dramatic. Located in the constellation of Scutum, it is sometimes mistaken for a loose globular cluster. M11 is also called the “” Wild Duck Cluster”” because of it's resemblance to a flight of wild ducks when viewed in a telescope. M11, wit

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Open cluster M93 (NGC 2447) in Puppis - Open cluster M93 (NGC 2447) in Puppis - M93 (NGC 2447) is a cluster of age stars located 3000 years - light. Image obtained by the 3.9m telescope of Siding Spring In March, 1871 Charles Messier noted as number 93 in his famous catalogue this conspicuous group as a cluster of small stars. It was one of the last objects that Messier himself listed though he lived until 1817. The cluster is in the southern constellation of Puppis (known to Messier as Argo Puppis) and is in a rich part of the Milky Way, almost on the Galactic equator. The group is quite compact and is on the threshold of naked - eye visibility under good conditions. It is at a distance of over 3000 light years. About 80 stars have been identified as being members of the cluster, however, as in most open clusters, a mere handful contribute most of the light, reflecting the broad distribution of stellar luminosities (and thus stellar masses) found in objects of this kind. M93 is at the

Open cluster M93 (NGC 2447) in Puppis - Open cluster M93 (NGC 2447) in Puppis - M93 (NGC 2447) is a cluster of age stars located 3000 years - light. Image obtained by the 3.9m telescope of Siding Spring In March, 1871 Charles Messier noted as number 93 in his famous catalogue this conspicuous group as a cluster of small stars. It was one of the last objects that Messier himself listed though he lived until 1817. The cluster is in the southern constellation of Puppis (known to Messier as Argo Puppis) and is in a rich part of the Milky Way, almost on the Galactic equator. The group is quite compact and is on the threshold of naked - eye visibility under good conditions. It is at a distance of over 3000 light years. About 80 stars have been identified as being members of the cluster, however, as in most open clusters, a mere handful contribute most of the light, reflecting the broad distribution of stellar luminosities (and thus stellar masses) found in objects of this kind. M93 is at the

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Alcor and Mizar double star in the Great Bear - Alcor and Mizar in Ursa Major - Mizar is the brightest star in the picture. Double star system, Mizar is the brightest star

Alcor and Mizar double star in the Great Bear - Alcor and Mizar in Ursa Major - Mizar is the brightest star in the picture. Double star system, Mizar is the brightest star

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Quartier de Lune - Moon quarter - La Lune seen on May 2, 2009 a few hours after the first quarter. Mosaic of 35 images. Mosaic of 35 images showing the Moon on May 2nd 2009, a few hours after first quarter

Quartier de Lune - Moon quarter - La Lune seen on May 2, 2009 a few hours after the first quarter. Mosaic of 35 images. Mosaic of 35 images showing the Moon on May 2nd 2009, a few hours after first quarter

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The Commissionaire (Factor) by Henri Monnier, c. 1850

The Commissionaire (Factor) by Henri Monnier, c. 1850

Monnier, Henri Bonaventure (1799-1877)

Leonard de Selva

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M. Jules de Premaray, courrier des theatres (theatre messenger); Nadar [Gaspard Felix Tournachon], French, 1820 - 1910; 1857; Salted paper print; Image: 23.5 x 15.3 cm (9 1/4 x 6 in.) -

M. Jules de Premaray, courrier des theatres (theatre messenger); Nadar [Gaspard Felix Tournachon], French, 1820 - 1910; 1857; Salted paper print; Image: 23.5 x 15.3 cm (9 1/4 x 6 in.) -

Nadar, (Gaspard Felix Tournachon) (1820-1910)

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Letter boxes. Polton, Dhaka, Bangladesh. September 1, 2006. (photo)

Letter boxes. Polton, Dhaka, Bangladesh. September 1, 2006. (photo)

UIG796863

South Africa, Cape Town, postbox

South Africa, Cape Town, postbox

UDK845098

Postcard of a German drunk, sent in 1913 (hand-coloured photo)

Postcard of a German drunk, sent in 1913 (hand-coloured photo)

German Photographer (20th Century)

LLM660048

St. Lawrence Seaway Issue, 1959 (postage stamp)

St. Lawrence Seaway Issue, 1959 (postage stamp)

Canadian School, (20th century)

XBP1153904

With the Night Mail from Euston Station (engraving)

With the Night Mail from Euston Station (engraving)

Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after)

LIP1046886

Line Study - Country Mail Boxes, 1955 (etching)

Line Study - Country Mail Boxes, 1955 (etching)

Spellman, Coreen Mary (1905-1978)

DMA1070772

Front cover of 'John Bull', March 1952 (colour litho)

Front cover of 'John Bull', March 1952 (colour litho)

English School, (20th century)

ADV334098

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