Historical Astronomy Illustrations

A collection of vintage illustrations showcasing the sun, moon, and planetary systems, highlighting celestial features and scientific observations from various periods.

The moon gibbous - in a decreasing state. Date: 1849
The moon gibbous - in a decreasing state. Date: 1849
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Brachiopods, 1904 - 1906, by James McDonald.
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The Moon (left) May 12, 1859; (right) Feb. 22, 1858.
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Le monde de la mer Paris, L. Hachette & Cie, 1866 Marine plants Marine animals Woods Hole, The image features an intricate illustration of a jellyfish-like creature, showcasing its elongated, transparent body gracefully trailing in a dynamic flow. The detailed depiction highlights fine, delicate tentacles extending from the main body, suggesting movement and fluidity. The background presents a muted, soothing color, enhancing the ethereal quality of the organism. Intricate lines and colored elements add depth and emphasis to different parts of the creature, suggesting a scientific or artistic exploration of marine life, possibly aimed at educating viewers about its anatomical features and natural beauty.
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Cartoon on the rise of the Ultramontan parties in Europe, 1872, 1872 print Cartoon on the rise of the Ultramontan parties in Europe. Microscopic preparation in which the black -dressed clergy are visible as lice or mites between hairs. Plaat appeared at the Weekblad De Nederlandsche Spectator, no. 12, 1872. print maker: Netherlandsafter design by: Netherlandsprinter: Netherlandspublisher: Arnhempublisher: The Hague paper microscope
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Bone from anotheror with the core of a horn; Busprimigenius Fragment De Frontal Avec Noyau de la Corne 1/3 Nature. .
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Zodiacal Light. Vintage lithograph illustration of sky phenomena from Picture Atlas of the Star World: an Astronomy for Everyone Atlas der Sternenwelt eine Astronomie für jedermannby Edmund Weiss. 1888
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8ème cercle chromatique de Mr. Chevreul, Des couleurs et de leurs applications aux arts industriels à l'aide des cercles chromatiques, Chevreul, M. E. (Michel Eugène), 1786-1889, Digeon, René, Steel engraving, 1864, Printed in color
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The Georgia Negro Negro teachers in Georgia public schools. African American Photographs Assembled for 1900 Paris Exposition.
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Astrolabes with Inset Compass by Arsenius and Cuningham. Original caption: From: Surveying Instruments, Their History and Classroom Use, by Edmund Kiely, Ph.D., Bureau of Publications, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York 1947.
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The zodiacal light: Observed February 20, 1876. Trouvelot, E. L. (Etienne Leopold). Prints, Scientific illustrations. 1881 - 1882. Rare Book Division. Astronomy, Constellations
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Craters on the moon, Loewy et Puisux, c. 1894 - in or before 1898 photomechanical print Transparent page by print as a map with the names of the different craters. paper surface of the moon
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Donati's Comet observed over Paris Date: 4 October 1858
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Historia sagrada. Creación del mundo. El firmamento con el sol y las estrellas. Grabado de 1862.
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Collodium photograph by Frana Jesenko showing the ear of Red Galician wheat and a hybrid (bastard) wheat-rye, mounted on a box.
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John Russell, 1745-1806, British, A Drawing of a Part for the Map of the Moon, 1794. Graphite on medium, slightly textured, blued white wove paper.
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The nebula of the constellation, Orion. Date: 1849
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Eclipse / ninth year / n ° 400 / Sunday 25 June1876 / The metamorphoses of the Eclipse, by Gill.
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People in a cable balloon during the World Exhibition in Antwerp, Th. Lantin, 1894 photomechanical print Antwerp paper collotype world fair, world exhibition. collection, exhibition, show. balloon (aviation)
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Black and white photograph pertaining to modern science; the "Moon Room" at the Palais de la Decourverte, a museum of science and industry in Paris.
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Gloss collodion photograph by Hans Hauswaldt showing a topaz hyperbole mineral, created in 1900 or earlier, emphasizing surface and texture.
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Donati's comet, October 10, 1858. In the foreground a man with dog by a river. In the background, left, a church tower., Donati's Comet, 1858, print maker: Cornelis van der Griendt, (mentioned on object), 1858 - 1860, paper, etching, h 240 mm × w 147 mm
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Normal Lunar Crater.
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Astronomy: the surface of the moon. Lithograph.
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Ukrasheniia na machtakh.. Illustrations, Architectural drawings. 1880. General Research Division. Architecture , Russia, Decoration and ornament, Architectural , Russia
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DUMB-BELL NEBULA and RING NEBULA Date: 1928
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A800605B U3KY HURON KING EXPERIMENT CONFIGURATION T. TOWNE (Project Engineer) JUN 2 80 EG&G/NTS PHOTO LAB Publication Date: 6/2/1980 ARTWORKS; DECALS; EDGERTON, GERMESHAUSEN & GRIER; EG&G; EQUIPMENT & FACILITIES (SNL); EXPERIMENT CONFIGURATION; EXPERIMENTS; HURON KING; INSTRUMENTS & EQUIPMENT; LOGOS; NEVADA; NEVADA TEST SITE; NTS; NUCLEAR ENERGY TECHNOLOGY; NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS; SHAFTS; SYMBOLS; TEST SITES; UGT; UNDERGROUND; UNDERGROUND TESTING; WEAPONS EFFECTS historical images. 1972 - 2012. Department of Energy. National Nuclear Security Administration. Photographs Related to Nuclear Weapons Testing at the Nevada Test Site.