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World War 2: Italian propaganda postcard

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A Political Concert; the Vocal Parts by 1. Miss America, 2. Franklin, 3. F--X, 4. Kepp--Ll, 5. Mrs. Britania, 6. Shelb--N, 7. Dun--I--G, 8. Benidick Rattle Snake, Colley, Thomas, Active 1780-1783, Artist, [London], 1783, Engraving, a Native Woman Representing America and Britannia Standing in the Center Holding a Pole Topped with a Liberty Cap, They Are Joined by Benjamin Franklin, Charles James Fox, Augustus Keppel, Lord Shelburne, John Dunning, and a Rattlesnake As Benedict Arnold Standing Beneath a Picture of a Gallows

A Political Concert; the Vocal Parts by 1. Miss America, 2. Franklin, 3. F--X, 4. Kepp--Ll, 5. Mrs. Britania, 6. Shelb--N, 7. Dun--I--G, 8. Benidick Rattle Snake, Colley, Thomas, Active 1780-1783, Artist, [London], 1783, Engraving, a Native Woman Representing America and Britannia Standing in the Center Holding a Pole Topped with a Liberty Cap, They Are Joined by Benjamin Franklin, Charles James Fox, Augustus Keppel, Lord Shelburne, John Dunning, and a Rattlesnake As Benedict Arnold Standing Beneath a Picture of a Gallows

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Nov. 16, 1954 - First Over the North Pole Passenger Air Service Opens. First Over the North Pole Passenger Air Service started yesterday when two giant pioneer planes set out to link Europe and America by this new route. Plane number one left Los Angeles at 8.22 a.m. yesterday with forty passengers aboard, including mayors of Canadian and US towns, for Copenhagen and arrived there early today. Plane number two took off from Copenhagen for Los Angeles at 7.10 p.m. yesterday with 33 passengers aboard, including Prince Axel of Denmark and the Prime Ministers of Denmark, Norway and Sweden, and is due in Los Angeles tonight

Nov. 16, 1954 - First Over the North Pole Passenger Air Service Opens. First Over the North Pole Passenger Air Service started yesterday when two giant pioneer planes set out to link Europe and America by this new route. Plane number one left Los Angeles at 8.22 a.m. yesterday with forty passengers aboard, including mayors of Canadian and US towns, for Copenhagen and arrived there early today. Plane number two took off from Copenhagen for Los Angeles at 7.10 p.m. yesterday with 33 passengers aboard, including Prince Axel of Denmark and the Prime Ministers of Denmark, Norway and Sweden, and is due in Los Angeles tonight

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Spiral galaxy NGC 300 in the Sculptor - Spiral galaxy NGC 300 in Sculptor - Located about 7 million years ago - light from Earth, the spiral galaxy NGC 300 belongs to the Sculptor's group. It appears to us as a great object in the sky since its apparent diameter is almost that of the full moon

Spiral galaxy NGC 300 in the Sculptor - Spiral galaxy NGC 300 in Sculptor - Located about 7 million years ago - light from Earth, the spiral galaxy NGC 300 belongs to the Sculptor's group. It appears to us as a great object in the sky since its apparent diameter is almost that of the full moon

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Spiral galaxy NGC 300 in the Sculptor - Spiral galaxy NGC 300 in Sculptor - Located about 7 million years ago - light from Earth, the spiral galaxy NGC 300 belongs to the Sculptor's group. It appears to us as a great object in the sky since its apparent diameter is almost that of the full moon

Spiral galaxy NGC 300 in the Sculptor - Spiral galaxy NGC 300 in Sculptor - Located about 7 million years ago - light from Earth, the spiral galaxy NGC 300 belongs to the Sculptor's group. It appears to us as a great object in the sky since its apparent diameter is almost that of the full moon

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Constellation of the Southern Cross - The Southern Cross - The Southern Cross and the Alpha and Beta stars of Centaurus. Crux, the Southern Cross, is the smallest constellation in the sky yet one of the most distinctive, at least to those of us who live in the southern hemisphere. It was once part of Centaurus, where the bright stars Acrux and Mimosa could easly be imagined as the rear hooves of the rearing mythical centaur. However, when Christian sailors began to explore southwards in the 16th century, this memorable asterism took on a new significance. The cross appears on the national flags of several southern hemisphere countries, including Australia, though it can be seen on the southern horizon from the tropic of Cancer, 23.5 degrees north of the equator. Along with the Southern Cross is a very distinctive dark shape known as the Coalsack, much used by southern hemisphere astronomers as an indicator of a dark sky, especially if the sixth magnitude star embedded in it is visible.

Constellation of the Southern Cross - The Southern Cross - The Southern Cross and the Alpha and Beta stars of Centaurus. Crux, the Southern Cross, is the smallest constellation in the sky yet one of the most distinctive, at least to those of us who live in the southern hemisphere. It was once part of Centaurus, where the bright stars Acrux and Mimosa could easly be imagined as the rear hooves of the rearing mythical centaur. However, when Christian sailors began to explore southwards in the 16th century, this memorable asterism took on a new significance. The cross appears on the national flags of several southern hemisphere countries, including Australia, though it can be seen on the southern horizon from the tropic of Cancer, 23.5 degrees north of the equator. Along with the Southern Cross is a very distinctive dark shape known as the Coalsack, much used by southern hemisphere astronomers as an indicator of a dark sky, especially if the sixth magnitude star embedded in it is visible.

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Southern Aurora observed from space station - Aurora Australis seen from space - Southern Aurora observed from the International Space Station (ISS) on 29 May 2010. Aurora australis seen from the International Space Station (ISS) on May 29, 2010. The ISS was located over the Southern Indian Ocean at an altitude of 350 km, with the astronaut observer most likely looking towards Antarctica (not visible) and the South Pole. The aurora has a sinuous ribbon shape that separates into discrete spots near the lower right corner of the image. While the dominant coloration of the aurora is green, there are faint suggestions of red photon emission as well (light fuscia tones at image center left). Dense cloud cover is dimly visible below the aurora. The curvature of the Earth's horizon, or limb, is clearly visible as is the faint blue line of the upper atmosphere directly above at image top center. Several stars appear as bright pinpoints against the blackness of space at image top right

Southern Aurora observed from space station - Aurora Australis seen from space - Southern Aurora observed from the International Space Station (ISS) on 29 May 2010. Aurora australis seen from the International Space Station (ISS) on May 29, 2010. The ISS was located over the Southern Indian Ocean at an altitude of 350 km, with the astronaut observer most likely looking towards Antarctica (not visible) and the South Pole. The aurora has a sinuous ribbon shape that separates into discrete spots near the lower right corner of the image. While the dominant coloration of the aurora is green, there are faint suggestions of red photon emission as well (light fuscia tones at image center left). Dense cloud cover is dimly visible below the aurora. The curvature of the Earth's horizon, or limb, is clearly visible as is the faint blue line of the upper atmosphere directly above at image top center. Several stars appear as bright pinpoints against the blackness of space at image top right

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The Charak Puja held on the last days of the Bengali month Chaitra (April), is well-known for its rites of body piercing and swirling from a high pole. A charhak tree consisting of a long pole with a wheel fixed at the top, is erected. A devotee hangs from this wheel with a hook. The wheel is then spun around with him at high speed. He pierces his body including his tongue with small nails, at times red hot ones. The devotee thus spinning spreads Prasad, handmade sweetmeats blessed with chants, among the curious spectators and onlookers. The root of this ritual lies in the belief in spirits and the cult of rebirth. Its rites suggest ancient ritual of human sacrifice. (photo)

The Charak Puja held on the last days of the Bengali month Chaitra (April), is well-known for its rites of body piercing and swirling from a high pole. A charhak tree consisting of a long pole with a wheel fixed at the top, is erected. A devotee hangs from this wheel with a hook. The wheel is then spun around with him at high speed. He pierces his body including his tongue with small nails, at times red hot ones. The devotee thus spinning spreads Prasad, handmade sweetmeats blessed with chants, among the curious spectators and onlookers. The root of this ritual lies in the belief in spirits and the cult of rebirth. Its rites suggest ancient ritual of human sacrifice. (photo)

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The Charak Puja held on the last days of the Bengali month Chaitra (April), is well-known for its rites of body piercing and swirling from a high pole. A charhak tree consisting of a long pole with a wheel fixed at the top, is erected. A devotee hangs from this wheel with a hook. The wheel is then spun around with him at high speed. He pierces his body including his tongue with small nails, at times red hot ones. The devotee thus spinning spreads Prasad, handmade sweetmeats blessed with chants, among the curious spectators and onlookers. The root of this ritual lies in the belief in spirits and the cult of rebirth. Its rites suggest ancient ritual of human sacrifice. (photo)

The Charak Puja held on the last days of the Bengali month Chaitra (April), is well-known for its rites of body piercing and swirling from a high pole. A charhak tree consisting of a long pole with a wheel fixed at the top, is erected. A devotee hangs from this wheel with a hook. The wheel is then spun around with him at high speed. He pierces his body including his tongue with small nails, at times red hot ones. The devotee thus spinning spreads Prasad, handmade sweetmeats blessed with chants, among the curious spectators and onlookers. The root of this ritual lies in the belief in spirits and the cult of rebirth. Its rites suggest ancient ritual of human sacrifice. (photo)

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Constellation of the Berenice Hair - Constellation of Coma Berenices - The constellation of the Berenice Hair contains a cluster of stars, Melotte 111. Coma Berenice's (Berenices Hair) would be as insignificant as many of Lacaille's southern sky inventions if it were not for the subtle but distinctive Coma Star Cluster (Melotte 111), 270 light years away. The constellation's name alludes to the flowing hair of Queen Berenices of Egypt, allegedly cut off in gratitude for the safe return of her husband from some military escapade. This constellation was once considered to be part of Leo, where the hairy smudge of the open cluster was regarded as the tuft of the lion's tail. Melotte 111 is a large, open cluster of stars ranging between 5th magnitude (barely visible) to 10th magnitude, 100 times fainter. It extends over 5 degrees and despite the faintness of its constituent stars is clearly visible as a hazy patch in an otherwise undistinguished part of the sky. Coma is the direction of th

Constellation of the Berenice Hair - Constellation of Coma Berenices - The constellation of the Berenice Hair contains a cluster of stars, Melotte 111. Coma Berenice's (Berenices Hair) would be as insignificant as many of Lacaille's southern sky inventions if it were not for the subtle but distinctive Coma Star Cluster (Melotte 111), 270 light years away. The constellation's name alludes to the flowing hair of Queen Berenices of Egypt, allegedly cut off in gratitude for the safe return of her husband from some military escapade. This constellation was once considered to be part of Leo, where the hairy smudge of the open cluster was regarded as the tuft of the lion's tail. Melotte 111 is a large, open cluster of stars ranging between 5th magnitude (barely visible) to 10th magnitude, 100 times fainter. It extends over 5 degrees and despite the faintness of its constituent stars is clearly visible as a hazy patch in an otherwise undistinguished part of the sky. Coma is the direction of th

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Constellation of the Berenice Hair - Constellation of Coma Berenices - The constellation of the Berenice Hair contains a cluster of stars, Melotte 111. Coma Berenice's (Berenices Hair) would be as insignificant as many of Lacaille's southern sky inventions if it were not for the subtle but distinctive Coma Star Cluster (Melotte 111), 270 light years away. The constellation's name alludes to the flowing hair of Queen Berenices of Egypt, allegedly cut off in gratitude for the safe return of her husband from some military escapade. This constellation was once considered to be part of Leo, where the hairy smudge of the open cluster was regarded as the tuft of the lion's tail. Melotte 111 is a large, open cluster of stars ranging between 5th magnitude (barely visible) to 10th magnitude, 100 times fainter. It extends over 5 degrees and despite the faintness of its constituent stars is clearly visible as a hazy patch in an otherwise undistinguished part of the sky. Coma is the direction of th

Constellation of the Berenice Hair - Constellation of Coma Berenices - The constellation of the Berenice Hair contains a cluster of stars, Melotte 111. Coma Berenice's (Berenices Hair) would be as insignificant as many of Lacaille's southern sky inventions if it were not for the subtle but distinctive Coma Star Cluster (Melotte 111), 270 light years away. The constellation's name alludes to the flowing hair of Queen Berenices of Egypt, allegedly cut off in gratitude for the safe return of her husband from some military escapade. This constellation was once considered to be part of Leo, where the hairy smudge of the open cluster was regarded as the tuft of the lion's tail. Melotte 111 is a large, open cluster of stars ranging between 5th magnitude (barely visible) to 10th magnitude, 100 times fainter. It extends over 5 degrees and despite the faintness of its constituent stars is clearly visible as a hazy patch in an otherwise undistinguished part of the sky. Coma is the direction of th

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Large and Small Magellan Clouds - Large and Small Magellanic clouds - These two irregular galaxies are close to our galaxy. Visible in the southern hemisphere, they are located approximately 160,000 (Grand Cloud, right) and 240,000 light years (Small Cloud, left). The Magellanic Clouds are the nearest galaxies to the Milky Way, about 170,000 and 240,000 light years distant respectively. They are in the far southern sky, practically invisible from northern latitudes, and their low surface brightness makes them difficult to see unless they are high in the sky. Both Magellanic Clouds are less than 25 degrees from the South Celestial Pole and are visible at some time on any clear, dark night from Siding Spring, where this picture was taken. To the dark adapted eye the Magellanic Clouds look like detached pieces of the Milky Way, but this apparent detachment is misleading because both are in orbit around it. Although the Magellanic Clouds are separate galaxies they are interacting with each

Large and Small Magellan Clouds - Large and Small Magellanic clouds - These two irregular galaxies are close to our galaxy. Visible in the southern hemisphere, they are located approximately 160,000 (Grand Cloud, right) and 240,000 light years (Small Cloud, left). The Magellanic Clouds are the nearest galaxies to the Milky Way, about 170,000 and 240,000 light years distant respectively. They are in the far southern sky, practically invisible from northern latitudes, and their low surface brightness makes them difficult to see unless they are high in the sky. Both Magellanic Clouds are less than 25 degrees from the South Celestial Pole and are visible at some time on any clear, dark night from Siding Spring, where this picture was taken. To the dark adapted eye the Magellanic Clouds look like detached pieces of the Milky Way, but this apparent detachment is misleading because both are in orbit around it. Although the Magellanic Clouds are separate galaxies they are interacting with each

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Martian dunes in Spring - March: Frost - covered dunes in crater - Detail on dunes in a crater located near the north pole of Mars. Clearly, areas covered with carbon dioxide gel appear on this image obtained by the HIRISE camera of the Mars Reconnaissance probe orbiter on January 1, 2010. HIRISE is a 50 cm telescope that observes visible and near infrared Dunes are often found on crater floors. In the winter time at high northern latitudes the terrain is covered by carbon dioxide ice (dry ice). In the spring as this seasonal ice evaporates many unusual features unique to Mars are visible. On the floor of this crater where there are no dunes, the ice forms an uninterrupted layer. On the dunes however, dark streaks form as surface material from below the ice is mobilized and deposited on top of the ice. In some cases this mobile material probably slides down the steep face of the dune, while in other cases it may be literally blown out in a process of gas release similar to removing a c

Martian dunes in Spring - March: Frost - covered dunes in crater - Detail on dunes in a crater located near the north pole of Mars. Clearly, areas covered with carbon dioxide gel appear on this image obtained by the HIRISE camera of the Mars Reconnaissance probe orbiter on January 1, 2010. HIRISE is a 50 cm telescope that observes visible and near infrared Dunes are often found on crater floors. In the winter time at high northern latitudes the terrain is covered by carbon dioxide ice (dry ice). In the spring as this seasonal ice evaporates many unusual features unique to Mars are visible. On the floor of this crater where there are no dunes, the ice forms an uninterrupted layer. On the dunes however, dark streaks form as surface material from below the ice is mobilized and deposited on top of the ice. In some cases this mobile material probably slides down the steep face of the dune, while in other cases it may be literally blown out in a process of gas release similar to removing a c

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Asteroide Vesta seen by the Hubble Space Telescope - Asteroid Vesta - Photo obtained in visible view of the Vesta asteroid in May 1996 by the Hubble Space Telescope. The images reveal a huge impact crater 450 km in diameter south of the asteroid; the original image is at the top left, modeled in 3D on the right. Astronomers have used the Hubble Space telescope to discover a giant impact crater on the asteroid Vesta. <BR>Left is a Hubble Space Telescope image of the asteroid Vesta, taken in May 1996 when the asteroid was 110 million miles from Earth. The asymmetry of the asteroid and “” nub”” and the south pole is suggestive that it suffered a large impact event. Center is a color-encoded elevation map of Vesta that clearly shows the giant 285- mile diameter impact basin and “” bull 's-eye”” central peak. Right is a 3-D computer model of the asteroid Vesta synthesized from Hubble topographic data. The crater's 8-mile high central peak can clearly be seen near the pole. At the bottom an

Asteroide Vesta seen by the Hubble Space Telescope - Asteroid Vesta - Photo obtained in visible view of the Vesta asteroid in May 1996 by the Hubble Space Telescope. The images reveal a huge impact crater 450 km in diameter south of the asteroid; the original image is at the top left, modeled in 3D on the right. Astronomers have used the Hubble Space telescope to discover a giant impact crater on the asteroid Vesta. <BR>Left is a Hubble Space Telescope image of the asteroid Vesta, taken in May 1996 when the asteroid was 110 million miles from Earth. The asymmetry of the asteroid and “” nub”” and the south pole is suggestive that it suffered a large impact event. Center is a color-encoded elevation map of Vesta that clearly shows the giant 285- mile diameter impact basin and “” bull 's-eye”” central peak. Right is a 3-D computer model of the asteroid Vesta synthesized from Hubble topographic data. The crater's 8-mile high central peak can clearly be seen near the pole. At the bottom an

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Uranus - Illustration - The planet Uranus and its system of rings. This image suggests how Uranus might look from a position in space several hundred thousand miles above its south pole. Like Saturn and Jupiter, Uranus is a Gas Giant, composed primarily of hydrogen and helium gases surrounding a relatively small, dense core of molten rock and metal. Its bluish color is due to the presence of methane in its upper atmosphere. Also like Saturn and Jupiter, Uranus has rings. However Uranus' rings are over three orders of magnitude dimmer than Saturn's; where Saturn's rings are almost white, Uranus' rings are more like the color of charcoal. Uranus 'rings are so dim that they went undetected from 1781, when the English astronomer William Herschel first observed Uranus through a telescope, until 1977 when astronomers watched as a star passing behind Uranus appeared to blink several times, caused by the ten rings surrounding the planet. One bizarre aspect of Uranus is that its axis of rotatio

Uranus - Illustration - The planet Uranus and its system of rings. This image suggests how Uranus might look from a position in space several hundred thousand miles above its south pole. Like Saturn and Jupiter, Uranus is a Gas Giant, composed primarily of hydrogen and helium gases surrounding a relatively small, dense core of molten rock and metal. Its bluish color is due to the presence of methane in its upper atmosphere. Also like Saturn and Jupiter, Uranus has rings. However Uranus' rings are over three orders of magnitude dimmer than Saturn's; where Saturn's rings are almost white, Uranus' rings are more like the color of charcoal. Uranus 'rings are so dim that they went undetected from 1781, when the English astronomer William Herschel first observed Uranus through a telescope, until 1977 when astronomers watched as a star passing behind Uranus appeared to blink several times, caused by the ten rings surrounding the planet. One bizarre aspect of Uranus is that its axis of rotatio

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Malaysia / China: Carving of the 'superiorman' Taiyi Zhenren, depicting his role in the 16th Century Ming Dynasty novel 'Fengshen Yanyi' ('Investiture of the Gods'). From Ping Sien Si Temple, Pasir Panjang Laut

Malaysia / China: Carving of the 'superiorman' Taiyi Zhenren, depicting his role in the 16th Century Ming Dynasty novel 'Fengshen Yanyi' ('Investiture of the Gods'). From Ping Sien Si Temple, Pasir Panjang Laut

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Uranus and three satellites seen by Voyager 2 - Image obtained by the Voyager 2 probe in January 1986 showing the planet Uranus accompanied by the satellites Ariel (top right), Miranda (closest to the planet) and Umbriel (bottom left). This Voyager photograph of Uranus taken in january 1986 is a composite of for images taken by the narrow angle camera. At this range, clouds and other features in the atmosphere as small as 1,370 km. could be detected by Voyager 2. Yet, no such features are visible. This view is toward the illuminated south pole of Uranus. The predominant blue color is the result of atmospheric methane, which absorbs the red wavelengths from incoming sunlight. The spot at the upper left edge of the planet's disk reulted from the removal of a network mark used in making measurments on the photograph. Three of Uranus' five known satellites are visible; Miranda (at far right, closest to the planet), Ariel (next out, at top), and Umbriel (lower left). Titania and Oberon are

Uranus and three satellites seen by Voyager 2 - Image obtained by the Voyager 2 probe in January 1986 showing the planet Uranus accompanied by the satellites Ariel (top right), Miranda (closest to the planet) and Umbriel (bottom left). This Voyager photograph of Uranus taken in january 1986 is a composite of for images taken by the narrow angle camera. At this range, clouds and other features in the atmosphere as small as 1,370 km. could be detected by Voyager 2. Yet, no such features are visible. This view is toward the illuminated south pole of Uranus. The predominant blue color is the result of atmospheric methane, which absorbs the red wavelengths from incoming sunlight. The spot at the upper left edge of the planet's disk reulted from the removal of a network mark used in making measurments on the photograph. Three of Uranus' five known satellites are visible; Miranda (at far right, closest to the planet), Ariel (next out, at top), and Umbriel (lower left). Titania and Oberon are

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Martian dunes in Spring - March: Spring view of Dunes - Detail on sand dunes near the north pole of Mars. These dunes are covered with carbon dioxide gel during the Martian winter. In spring, dark streaks appear, sand flows caused by the degel. Image obtained by the HIRISE camera of the Mars Reconnaissance probe orbiter on April 7, 2008. HIRISE is a 50 cm telescope that observes visible and near infrared. Falling Material Kicks Up Cloud of Dust on Dunes. There is a vast region of sand dunes at high northern latitudes on Mars. In the winter, a layer of carbon dioxide ice covers the dunes, and in the spring as the sun warms the ice it evaporates. This is a very active process, and sand dislodged from the crests of the dunes cascades down, forming dark streaks. In thid image falling material has kicked up a small cloud of dust. The color of the ice surrounding adjacent streaks of material suggests that dust has settled on the ice at the bottom after similar events. Also discernible in thi

Martian dunes in Spring - March: Spring view of Dunes - Detail on sand dunes near the north pole of Mars. These dunes are covered with carbon dioxide gel during the Martian winter. In spring, dark streaks appear, sand flows caused by the degel. Image obtained by the HIRISE camera of the Mars Reconnaissance probe orbiter on April 7, 2008. HIRISE is a 50 cm telescope that observes visible and near infrared. Falling Material Kicks Up Cloud of Dust on Dunes. There is a vast region of sand dunes at high northern latitudes on Mars. In the winter, a layer of carbon dioxide ice covers the dunes, and in the spring as the sun warms the ice it evaporates. This is a very active process, and sand dislodged from the crests of the dunes cascades down, forming dark streaks. In thid image falling material has kicked up a small cloud of dust. The color of the ice surrounding adjacent streaks of material suggests that dust has settled on the ice at the bottom after similar events. Also discernible in thi

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Saturn seen by the Cassin probe - Saturn seen by Cassini spacecraft on october 10 2013: Saturn seen by the Cassini probe on October 10, 2013. - A swing high above Saturn by Nasa's Cassini spacecraft revealed this stately view of the golden-hued planet and its main rings. The view is in natural color, as human eyes would have seen it. This mosaic was made from 36 images in three color filters obtained by Cassini's imaging science subsystem on Oct. 10, 2013 - A bright, narrow wave of clouds around 42 degrees north latitude appears to be some of the turbulent aftermath of a giant storm that reached its violent peak in early 2011. The mysterious six-sided weather pattern known as the hexagon is visible around Saturn's north pole - The rings shown here include Saturn's main rings. The rings known as the C, B and A rings - listed here in order of closeness to Saturn - are easily seen. The F ring is also there, but not easily seen without enhancing the contrast of the image. (Rings were named

Saturn seen by the Cassin probe - Saturn seen by Cassini spacecraft on october 10 2013: Saturn seen by the Cassini probe on October 10, 2013. - A swing high above Saturn by Nasa's Cassini spacecraft revealed this stately view of the golden-hued planet and its main rings. The view is in natural color, as human eyes would have seen it. This mosaic was made from 36 images in three color filters obtained by Cassini's imaging science subsystem on Oct. 10, 2013 - A bright, narrow wave of clouds around 42 degrees north latitude appears to be some of the turbulent aftermath of a giant storm that reached its violent peak in early 2011. The mysterious six-sided weather pattern known as the hexagon is visible around Saturn's north pole - The rings shown here include Saturn's main rings. The rings known as the C, B and A rings - listed here in order of closeness to Saturn - are easily seen. The F ring is also there, but not easily seen without enhancing the contrast of the image. (Rings were named

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North America, True Colour Satellite Image. North America. True colour satellite image centred on North America. The North Pole is at top centre. Water is blue, vegetation is green, arid areas are brown, and snow and ice are white. The terrain of North America is marked by mountain ranges on the western coast, deserts in the south-west, and large lakes in the north-east. The shades of green vary, showing central plains, marshes in the far north, swamps in the south-east and forests in the north-west. Surrounding North America (clockwise from top) is the Arctic Ocean, Greenland, part of the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea and part of South America, and the Pacific Ocean. The image used data from LANDSAT 5 & 7 satellites ©Planet Observer/UIG/Leemage

North America, True Colour Satellite Image. North America. True colour satellite image centred on North America. The North Pole is at top centre. Water is blue, vegetation is green, arid areas are brown, and snow and ice are white. The terrain of North America is marked by mountain ranges on the western coast, deserts in the south-west, and large lakes in the north-east. The shades of green vary, showing central plains, marshes in the far north, swamps in the south-east and forests in the north-west. Surrounding North America (clockwise from top) is the Arctic Ocean, Greenland, part of the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea and part of South America, and the Pacific Ocean. The image used data from LANDSAT 5 & 7 satellites ©Planet Observer/UIG/Leemage

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Constellation of Lyra - Constellation of Lyra - Constellation of Lyra with bright star Vega. Lyra, The Lyre is one of the 48 constellations listed by Ptolemy, and represents a stringed musical instrument widely used in Greek classical times. Apparently, the young god Hermes (Mercury) created the lyre from the body of a large tortoise shell covered with animal hide sporting antelope horns. The instrument is associated with the virtues of moderation and equilibrium, and was given by Hermes to his half - brother Apollo, who in turn gave it to his son Orpheus. Lyra is a small constellation, but rather obvious to the eye. Its principal star, Vega, is the second brightest star in the northern hemisphere and is also interesting because it is seen almost pole - on and is one of the most rapidly rotating stars known, so it could see it from a different direction it would appear distinctly flattened. Because of precession, Vega is destined to be the Pole Star in about 12,000 years. Entirely unco

Constellation of Lyra - Constellation of Lyra - Constellation of Lyra with bright star Vega. Lyra, The Lyre is one of the 48 constellations listed by Ptolemy, and represents a stringed musical instrument widely used in Greek classical times. Apparently, the young god Hermes (Mercury) created the lyre from the body of a large tortoise shell covered with animal hide sporting antelope horns. The instrument is associated with the virtues of moderation and equilibrium, and was given by Hermes to his half - brother Apollo, who in turn gave it to his son Orpheus. Lyra is a small constellation, but rather obvious to the eye. Its principal star, Vega, is the second brightest star in the northern hemisphere and is also interesting because it is seen almost pole - on and is one of the most rapidly rotating stars known, so it could see it from a different direction it would appear distinctly flattened. Because of precession, Vega is destined to be the Pole Star in about 12,000 years. Entirely unco

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Constellation of Lyra - Constellation of Lyra - Constellation of Lyra with bright star Vega. Lyra, The Lyre is one of the 48 constellations listed by Ptolemy, and represents a stringed musical instrument widely used in Greek classical times. Apparently, the young god Hermes (Mercury) created the lyre from the body of a large tortoise shell covered with animal hide sporting antelope horns. The instrument is associated with the virtues of moderation and equilibrium, and was given by Hermes to his half - brother Apollo, who in turn gave it to his son Orpheus. Lyra is a small constellation, but rather obvious to the eye. Its principal star, Vega, is the second brightest star in the northern hemisphere and is also interesting because it is seen almost pole - on and is one of the most rapidly rotating stars known, so it could see it from a different direction it would appear distinctly flattened. Because of precession, Vega is destined to be the Pole Star in about 12,000 years. Entirely unco

Constellation of Lyra - Constellation of Lyra - Constellation of Lyra with bright star Vega. Lyra, The Lyre is one of the 48 constellations listed by Ptolemy, and represents a stringed musical instrument widely used in Greek classical times. Apparently, the young god Hermes (Mercury) created the lyre from the body of a large tortoise shell covered with animal hide sporting antelope horns. The instrument is associated with the virtues of moderation and equilibrium, and was given by Hermes to his half - brother Apollo, who in turn gave it to his son Orpheus. Lyra is a small constellation, but rather obvious to the eye. Its principal star, Vega, is the second brightest star in the northern hemisphere and is also interesting because it is seen almost pole - on and is one of the most rapidly rotating stars known, so it could see it from a different direction it would appear distinctly flattened. Because of precession, Vega is destined to be the Pole Star in about 12,000 years. Entirely unco

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Polaris System - Polaris is a triple system consisting of a supergiant star and two dwarf stars. It is a pulsating variable star, cepheide of low amplitude. This montage shows the polar star and constellations of the Little Bear and the Big Bear (left), Polaris A and his companion Polaris B seen by the Hubble Space Telescope (top right), and Polaris Ab photographed for the first time by the Hubble Space Telescope (bottom right). This sequence of images shows that the North Star, Polaris is really a triple star system. For the first time, the close companion of Polaris has been seen directly. The left frame shows Polaris's location very close to the position of Earth's north celestial pole in Ursa Minor (the Small Bear). The upper right image shows Polaris A and its distant companion Polaris B, as viewed by Hubble. They are separated by approximately 240 billion miles. Polaris B, the wide companion, is visible in small telescopes, and was first noticed by William Herschel in 1780. The c

Polaris System - Polaris is a triple system consisting of a supergiant star and two dwarf stars. It is a pulsating variable star, cepheide of low amplitude. This montage shows the polar star and constellations of the Little Bear and the Big Bear (left), Polaris A and his companion Polaris B seen by the Hubble Space Telescope (top right), and Polaris Ab photographed for the first time by the Hubble Space Telescope (bottom right). This sequence of images shows that the North Star, Polaris is really a triple star system. For the first time, the close companion of Polaris has been seen directly. The left frame shows Polaris's location very close to the position of Earth's north celestial pole in Ursa Minor (the Small Bear). The upper right image shows Polaris A and its distant companion Polaris B, as viewed by Hubble. They are separated by approximately 240 billion miles. Polaris B, the wide companion, is visible in small telescopes, and was first noticed by William Herschel in 1780. The c

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A Hindu priest chanting prayers Cahrak puja, at Batiaghata, Khulna, Bangladesh. April 11, 2008. Well known for the rites of piercing the body with nails, and swirling from a high pole, Charak puja is devoted to the deities Shiva and Sakti. A 'charhak tree' is built on the occasion, which is a long pole with a wheel fixed at the top. An ascetic devotee is hung from this wheel with a hook. The wheel then spins around with him at high speed. Small nails, at times red hot ones, pierce all parts of his body including his tongue. The devotee thus spinning spreads prasad, handmade sweetmeats blessed with chants, among the curious spectators and onlookers. At the root of the celebration of Charhak Puja is a belief in spirits and the cult of rebirth. Its rites suggest ancient ritual of human sacrifice. (photo)

A Hindu priest chanting prayers Cahrak puja, at Batiaghata, Khulna, Bangladesh. April 11, 2008. Well known for the rites of piercing the body with nails, and swirling from a high pole, Charak puja is devoted to the deities Shiva and Sakti. A 'charhak tree' is built on the occasion, which is a long pole with a wheel fixed at the top. An ascetic devotee is hung from this wheel with a hook. The wheel then spins around with him at high speed. Small nails, at times red hot ones, pierce all parts of his body including his tongue. The devotee thus spinning spreads prasad, handmade sweetmeats blessed with chants, among the curious spectators and onlookers. At the root of the celebration of Charhak Puja is a belief in spirits and the cult of rebirth. Its rites suggest ancient ritual of human sacrifice. (photo)

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Hindu devotees chanting prayers Cahrak puja, at Batiaghata, Khulna, Bangladesh. April 11, 2008. Well known for the rites of piercing the body with nails, and swirling from a high pole, Charak puja is devoted to the deities Shiva and Sakti. A 'charhak tree' is built on the occasion, which is a long pole with a wheel fixed at the top. An ascetic devotee is hung from this wheel with a hook. The wheel then spins around with him at high speed. Small nails, at times red hot ones, pierce all parts of his body including his tongue. The devotee thus spinning spreads prasad, handmade sweetmeats blessed with chants, among the curious spectators and onlookers. At the root of the celebration of Charhak Puja is a belief in spirits and the cult of rebirth. Its rites suggest ancient ritual of human sacrifice. (photo)

Hindu devotees chanting prayers Cahrak puja, at Batiaghata, Khulna, Bangladesh. April 11, 2008. Well known for the rites of piercing the body with nails, and swirling from a high pole, Charak puja is devoted to the deities Shiva and Sakti. A 'charhak tree' is built on the occasion, which is a long pole with a wheel fixed at the top. An ascetic devotee is hung from this wheel with a hook. The wheel then spins around with him at high speed. Small nails, at times red hot ones, pierce all parts of his body including his tongue. The devotee thus spinning spreads prasad, handmade sweetmeats blessed with chants, among the curious spectators and onlookers. At the root of the celebration of Charhak Puja is a belief in spirits and the cult of rebirth. Its rites suggest ancient ritual of human sacrifice. (photo)

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Coma cluster of galaxies Abell 1656 - Coma cluster of galaxies - The Comas cluster is a large cluster of galaxies, comprising several thousand galaxies. It is located more than 300 million light years ago in the constellation Coma Berenices (Berenice Hair). This photo from the Hubble Space Telescope shows part of the cluster of a brilliant spiral galaxy, IC 4040, in the top left, and many elliptical galaxies. Also known as Abell 1656, the Coma Cluster is over 300 million light - years away. The cluster, named after its parent constellation Coma Berenices, is near the Milky Way's north pole. This places the Coma Cluster in an area unobscured by dust and gas from the plane of the Milky Way, and easily visible by Earth viewers. This Hubble image consists of a section of the cluster that is roughly one - third of the way out from the center of the cluster. One bright spiral galaxy is visible in the upper left of the image. It is distinctly brighter and bluer than galaxies surrounding it. A

Coma cluster of galaxies Abell 1656 - Coma cluster of galaxies - The Comas cluster is a large cluster of galaxies, comprising several thousand galaxies. It is located more than 300 million light years ago in the constellation Coma Berenices (Berenice Hair). This photo from the Hubble Space Telescope shows part of the cluster of a brilliant spiral galaxy, IC 4040, in the top left, and many elliptical galaxies. Also known as Abell 1656, the Coma Cluster is over 300 million light - years away. The cluster, named after its parent constellation Coma Berenices, is near the Milky Way's north pole. This places the Coma Cluster in an area unobscured by dust and gas from the plane of the Milky Way, and easily visible by Earth viewers. This Hubble image consists of a section of the cluster that is roughly one - third of the way out from the center of the cluster. One bright spiral galaxy is visible in the upper left of the image. It is distinctly brighter and bluer than galaxies surrounding it. A

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North pole by satellite - 14 September 2007 - Arctic minimum sea ice extent - September 14, 2007. - Ice coverage in Arctic regions 14 September 2007. The area of the pack ice has been at a minimum since the first satellite observations. This image shows the minimum sea ice extent that occurred on September 14, 2007. Sea ice is frozen seawater floating on the surface of the ocean. Some sea ice is semi-permanent, persisting from year to year, and some is seasonal, melting and refreezing from season to season. The sea ice cover reaches its minimum extent at the end of each summer and the remaining ice is called the perennial ice cover. The 2007 Arctic summer sea ice has reached the lowest extent of perennial ice cover on record - almost 25% less than the previous low set in 2005. The area of the perennial ice has been steadily decreasing since the satellite record began in 1979, at a rate of about 10% per decade. But the 2007 minimum, reached on September 14, is far below the previous rec

North pole by satellite - 14 September 2007 - Arctic minimum sea ice extent - September 14, 2007. - Ice coverage in Arctic regions 14 September 2007. The area of the pack ice has been at a minimum since the first satellite observations. This image shows the minimum sea ice extent that occurred on September 14, 2007. Sea ice is frozen seawater floating on the surface of the ocean. Some sea ice is semi-permanent, persisting from year to year, and some is seasonal, melting and refreezing from season to season. The sea ice cover reaches its minimum extent at the end of each summer and the remaining ice is called the perennial ice cover. The 2007 Arctic summer sea ice has reached the lowest extent of perennial ice cover on record - almost 25% less than the previous low set in 2005. The area of the perennial ice has been steadily decreasing since the satellite record began in 1979, at a rate of about 10% per decade. But the 2007 minimum, reached on September 14, is far below the previous rec

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Constellations of Sculptor (right) and Fornax (left); part of the constellation of the Whale is visible above.

Constellations of Sculptor (right) and Fornax (left); part of the constellation of the Whale is visible above.

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Globe North America, True Colour Satellite Image. Earth. True colour satellite image of the Earth, centred on North America. The North Pole is at upper centre. Water is blue, vegetation is green, arid areas are brown, and snow and ice are white. Both land and ocean floor topography are shown. The terrain of North America is marked by mountain ranges on the western coast, deserts in the south-west, and large lakes in the north-east. The shades of green vary, showing central plains, marshes in the far north, swamps in the south-east and forests in the north-west. Surrounding North America (clockwise from top) is the Arctic Ocean, Greenland, and the Atlantic Ocean (beyond which are Asia, Europe and Africa), South America and the Pacific Ocean. The image used data from LANDSAT 5 & 7 satellites. Print size 42x42cm ©Planet Observer/UIG/Leemage

Globe North America, True Colour Satellite Image. Earth. True colour satellite image of the Earth, centred on North America. The North Pole is at upper centre. Water is blue, vegetation is green, arid areas are brown, and snow and ice are white. Both land and ocean floor topography are shown. The terrain of North America is marked by mountain ranges on the western coast, deserts in the south-west, and large lakes in the north-east. The shades of green vary, showing central plains, marshes in the far north, swamps in the south-east and forests in the north-west. Surrounding North America (clockwise from top) is the Arctic Ocean, Greenland, and the Atlantic Ocean (beyond which are Asia, Europe and Africa), South America and the Pacific Ocean. The image used data from LANDSAT 5 & 7 satellites. Print size 42x42cm ©Planet Observer/UIG/Leemage

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Neptune - Voyager 2 - Image of Neptune obtained by the Voyager 2 probe on August 14, 1989 at 14.8 million km from the planet. Neptune has an equatorial diameter of about 49,000 kilometres. Its blue color is due to the abundance of methane in its atmosphere. On this photo, on the right, the Great Dark Spot, which is the size of the Earth where winds are blowing at 300 m/s. This spot has now disappeared but other dark spots have been detected since then. This contrast enhanced color photograph of Neptune was produced from images taken through the orange, green, and violet filters of the narrow angle camera. As Voyager 2 approaches Neptune, rapidly increasing image resolution is revealing striking new details in the planet's atmosphere, and this picture shows features as small as a few hundred kilometers in extent. Bright, wispy “” cirrus - type”” clouds are seen overlying the Great Dark Spot (GDS) at its southern (lower) margin and over its northwest (upper left) boundary. This is the fi

Neptune - Voyager 2 - Image of Neptune obtained by the Voyager 2 probe on August 14, 1989 at 14.8 million km from the planet. Neptune has an equatorial diameter of about 49,000 kilometres. Its blue color is due to the abundance of methane in its atmosphere. On this photo, on the right, the Great Dark Spot, which is the size of the Earth where winds are blowing at 300 m/s. This spot has now disappeared but other dark spots have been detected since then. This contrast enhanced color photograph of Neptune was produced from images taken through the orange, green, and violet filters of the narrow angle camera. As Voyager 2 approaches Neptune, rapidly increasing image resolution is revealing striking new details in the planet's atmosphere, and this picture shows features as small as a few hundred kilometers in extent. Bright, wispy “” cirrus - type”” clouds are seen overlying the Great Dark Spot (GDS) at its southern (lower) margin and over its northwest (upper left) boundary. This is the fi

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Pluto and Charon satellite seen by the New Horizons probe on July 14, 2015 at 250,000 km from the dwarf planet

Pluto and Charon satellite seen by the New Horizons probe on July 14, 2015 at 250,000 km from the dwarf planet

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Spiral galaxy M77 in the Whale - Active galaxy M77 (NGC 1068) in Cetus - M77 (NGC 1068). This active galaxy is the typical example of a Seyfert II galaxy. It has an active core and houses a massive black hole. She is the object of intense star formation in her spiral arms. NGC 1068 is around 50 million years of light from Earth. Image obtained by Siding Spring's 3.9m telescope. M77 is a Seyfert galaxy, a class of galaxy named for Karl Seyfert who first identified galaxies with emission lines superimposed on the normal radiation from their nuclei in 1943. Such galaxies are a subset of an ill - defined species generally known as 'active galaxies' whose nuclei emit radio - and X - radiation as well as visible light. The least active of the active galaxies are the Seyferts, the most active are the quasars which are mostly so distant that they can only be distinguished from stars by their spectrum. <BR>The common feature of these galaxy types is a small, very bright nucleus thought to host

Spiral galaxy M77 in the Whale - Active galaxy M77 (NGC 1068) in Cetus - M77 (NGC 1068). This active galaxy is the typical example of a Seyfert II galaxy. It has an active core and houses a massive black hole. She is the object of intense star formation in her spiral arms. NGC 1068 is around 50 million years of light from Earth. Image obtained by Siding Spring's 3.9m telescope. M77 is a Seyfert galaxy, a class of galaxy named for Karl Seyfert who first identified galaxies with emission lines superimposed on the normal radiation from their nuclei in 1943. Such galaxies are a subset of an ill - defined species generally known as 'active galaxies' whose nuclei emit radio - and X - radiation as well as visible light. The least active of the active galaxies are the Seyferts, the most active are the quasars which are mostly so distant that they can only be distinguished from stars by their spectrum. <BR>The common feature of these galaxy types is a small, very bright nucleus thought to host

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March: Promethei Planum - Mars: Promethei Planum - Promethei Planum is a region located near the southern pole of Mars. This region is seasonally covered with a thick layer of ice up to 3500 metres thick. On this image obtained by the Mars Express probe on September 22, 2005, an impact crater about 100 km wide and 800 metres deep is visible to the right (north). It is partially covered with ice. In the center of the image, structures formed by lava flows; on the left of the image, ice, which is an extension of the southern polar cap. Promethei Planum, an area seasonally covered with layer of ice more than 3500 m thick layer of ice in the martian south polar region, was the subject of the High Resolution Stereo Camera's focus on 22 September 2005 as Mars Express was in orbit above the Red Planet. Promethei Planum lies at approximately 76* south and 105* east. An approximately 100 km - large and 800 m - deep impact crater is visible in the northern part of the image. The crater's interio

March: Promethei Planum - Mars: Promethei Planum - Promethei Planum is a region located near the southern pole of Mars. This region is seasonally covered with a thick layer of ice up to 3500 metres thick. On this image obtained by the Mars Express probe on September 22, 2005, an impact crater about 100 km wide and 800 metres deep is visible to the right (north). It is partially covered with ice. In the center of the image, structures formed by lava flows; on the left of the image, ice, which is an extension of the southern polar cap. Promethei Planum, an area seasonally covered with layer of ice more than 3500 m thick layer of ice in the martian south polar region, was the subject of the High Resolution Stereo Camera's focus on 22 September 2005 as Mars Express was in orbit above the Red Planet. Promethei Planum lies at approximately 76* south and 105* east. An approximately 100 km - large and 800 m - deep impact crater is visible in the northern part of the image. The crater's interio

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March: Promethei Planum - Mars: Promethei Planum - Promethei Planum is a region located near the southern pole of Mars. This region is seasonally covered with a thick layer of ice up to 3500 metres thick. On this perspective image obtained by the Mars Express probe on September 22, 2005, an impact crater about 100 km wide and 800 metres deep is visible at the bottom of the image. It is partially covered with ice. On top, structures formed by lava flows; at the top of the picture, ice, which is an extension of the southern polar cap. Promethei Planum, an area seasonally covered with layer of ice more than 3500 m thick layer of ice in the martian south polar region, was the subject of the High Resolution Stereo Camera's focus on 22 September 2005 as Mars Express was in orbit above the Red Planet. Promethei Planum lies at approximately 76* south and 105* east. An approximately 100 km - large and 800 m - deep impact crater is visible in the bottom of the image. The crater's interior is par

March: Promethei Planum - Mars: Promethei Planum - Promethei Planum is a region located near the southern pole of Mars. This region is seasonally covered with a thick layer of ice up to 3500 metres thick. On this perspective image obtained by the Mars Express probe on September 22, 2005, an impact crater about 100 km wide and 800 metres deep is visible at the bottom of the image. It is partially covered with ice. On top, structures formed by lava flows; at the top of the picture, ice, which is an extension of the southern polar cap. Promethei Planum, an area seasonally covered with layer of ice more than 3500 m thick layer of ice in the martian south polar region, was the subject of the High Resolution Stereo Camera's focus on 22 September 2005 as Mars Express was in orbit above the Red Planet. Promethei Planum lies at approximately 76* south and 105* east. An approximately 100 km - large and 800 m - deep impact crater is visible in the bottom of the image. The crater's interior is par

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Hubble deep field sud - Hubble deep field south - In the southern constellation of Toucan, the Hubble space telescope posed 75h to obtain this image of the distant universe. Thousands of galaxies away from 1 to 12 billion light years are visible in this image. From Earth, the target field is the one “” that one would see through the eye of a needle held at arm's length.” If the distribution of galaxies over the entire Celestial vault were similar to this field, the number of galaxies observable up to magnitude 30 would be 50 billion. This picture is the culmination of a 10 - day - long observation called the Hubble Deep Field South which was carried out in October 1998. This new “” far - look”” complements the original Hubble “” deep field””” taken in late 1995, when Hubble was aimed at a small patch of space near the Big Dipper. The new region is in the constellation Tucana, near the south celestial pole. Hubble's sharp vision allows astronomers to sort galaxy shapes. The image is dom

Hubble deep field sud - Hubble deep field south - In the southern constellation of Toucan, the Hubble space telescope posed 75h to obtain this image of the distant universe. Thousands of galaxies away from 1 to 12 billion light years are visible in this image. From Earth, the target field is the one “” that one would see through the eye of a needle held at arm's length.” If the distribution of galaxies over the entire Celestial vault were similar to this field, the number of galaxies observable up to magnitude 30 would be 50 billion. This picture is the culmination of a 10 - day - long observation called the Hubble Deep Field South which was carried out in October 1998. This new “” far - look”” complements the original Hubble “” deep field””” taken in late 1995, when Hubble was aimed at a small patch of space near the Big Dipper. The new region is in the constellation Tucana, near the south celestial pole. Hubble's sharp vision allows astronomers to sort galaxy shapes. The image is dom

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Avalanches on Mars - Mars: avalanches on North Polar Scarps - At the top, the images show the area where these avalanches occurred. Part of the cliff has become detached in different places creating avalanches of dust

Avalanches on Mars - Mars: avalanches on North Polar Scarps - At the top, the images show the area where these avalanches occurred. Part of the cliff has become detached in different places creating avalanches of dust

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Riding Off, 1925 (w/c and gouache on paper)

Riding Off, 1925 (w/c and gouache on paper)

Koch, Ludwig (1866-1934)

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The Westchester Cup, Played at the Hurlingham Club, June 1936 (w/c on paper)

The Westchester Cup, Played at the Hurlingham Club, June 1936 (w/c on paper)

Holiday, Gilbert (1879-1937)

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Large pair of library globes, the terrestrial 1645/48, the celestial after c.1630 (plaster, wood & engraved paper)

Large pair of library globes, the terrestrial 1645/48, the celestial after c.1630 (plaster, wood & engraved paper)

Blaeu, Willem (1571-1638)

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Large pair of library globes, the terrestrial 1645/48, the celestial after c.1630 (plaster, wood & engraved paper)

Large pair of library globes, the terrestrial 1645/48, the celestial after c.1630 (plaster, wood & engraved paper)

Blaeu, Willem (1571-1638)

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Large pair of library globes, the terrestrial 1645/48, the celestial after c.1630 (plaster, wood & engraved paper)

Large pair of library globes, the terrestrial 1645/48, the celestial after c.1630 (plaster, wood & engraved paper)

Blaeu, Willem (1571-1638)

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Large pair of library globes, the terrestrial 1645/48, the celestial after c.1630 (plaster, wood & engraved paper)

Large pair of library globes, the terrestrial 1645/48, the celestial after c.1630 (plaster, wood & engraved paper)

Blaeu, Willem (1571-1638)

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Large pair of library globes, the terrestrial 1645/48, the celestial after c.1630 (plaster, wood & engraved paper)

Large pair of library globes, the terrestrial 1645/48, the celestial after c.1630 (plaster, wood & engraved paper)

Blaeu, Willem (1571-1638)

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Large pair of library globes, the terrestrial 1645/48, the celestial after c.1630 (plaster, wood & engraved paper)

Large pair of library globes, the terrestrial 1645/48, the celestial after c.1630 (plaster, wood & engraved paper)

Blaeu, Willem (1571-1638)

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Large pair of library globes, the terrestrial 1645/48, the celestial after c.1630 (plaster, wood & engraved paper)

Large pair of library globes, the terrestrial 1645/48, the celestial after c.1630 (plaster, wood & engraved paper)

Blaeu, Willem (1571-1638)

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Large pair of library globes, the terrestrial 1645/48, the celestial after c.1630 (plaster, wood & engraved paper)

Large pair of library globes, the terrestrial 1645/48, the celestial after c.1630 (plaster, wood & engraved paper)

Blaeu, Willem (1571-1638)

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Large pair of library globes, the terrestrial 1645/48, the celestial after c.1630 (plaster, wood & engraved paper)

Large pair of library globes, the terrestrial 1645/48, the celestial after c.1630 (plaster, wood & engraved paper)

Blaeu, Willem (1571-1638)

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Large pair of library globes, the terrestrial 1645/48, the celestial after c.1630 (plaster, wood & engraved paper)

Large pair of library globes, the terrestrial 1645/48, the celestial after c.1630 (plaster, wood & engraved paper)

Blaeu, Willem (1571-1638)

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Large pair of library globes, the terrestrial 1645/48, the celestial after c.1630 (plaster, wood & engraved paper)

Large pair of library globes, the terrestrial 1645/48, the celestial after c.1630 (plaster, wood & engraved paper)

Blaeu, Willem (1571-1638)

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Large pair of library globes, the terrestrial 1645/48, the celestial after c.1630 (plaster, wood & engraved paper)

Large pair of library globes, the terrestrial 1645/48, the celestial after c.1630 (plaster, wood & engraved paper)

Blaeu, Willem (1571-1638)

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The Westbury Cup, Smith's Lawn, Windsor, 1989 (w/c on paper)

The Westbury Cup, Smith's Lawn, Windsor, 1989 (w/c on paper)

Heseltine, Michael (b.1961)

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Sarasvati (sandstone)

Sarasvati (sandstone)

Indian School, (6th century)

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Inuit man of Prince Regent's Bay (inlet in Baffin Bay) and Inuit woman of Jacob's Bight (Uummannaq Fjord). Eskimo people. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from his Natural History of the Human Species.

Inuit man of Prince Regent's Bay (inlet in Baffin Bay) and Inuit woman of Jacob's Bight (Uummannaq Fjord). Eskimo people. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from his Natural History of the Human Species.

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