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The Autumn Campaign: encampment of the 3rd Division at Frensham Common, "Devil's Jumps", 1871. Creator: UnknownThe Autumn Campaign: encampment of the 3rd Division at Frensham Common - "Devil's Jumps", 1871. 'Frensham-common is remarkable for two or three large ponds of water
Plan and section of the Mont Cenis Tunnel, 1871. Creator: UnknownPlan and section of the Mont Cenis Tunnel, 1871. '...it will be perceived that the approach line to the Savoy mouth of the tunnel, shown at the left, makes a remarkable bend
A Saturday Half Holiday, 1871. Creator: UnknownA Saturday Half Holiday, 1871. 'There are many places to be visited, and many sports or active exercises to be practised, in the neighbourhood of this great city [ie London]
The Winterbottom Nautical College, Ocean-Road, South Shields, 1869. Creator: L. H. MichaelThe Winterbottom Nautical College, Ocean-Road, South Shields, 1869. 'The object of the institution is to give the very best instruction procurable to the masters and officers of vessels
Donati's Comet, as seen from the Cambridge Observatory, on October 11, 1858. Creator: SmythDonati's Comet, as seen from the Cambridge Observatory, on October 11, 1858. As it but seldom happens that such a favourable opportunity occurs for examining the changes which take place in
Donati's Comet, as seen from Greenwich Park, Sept. 17, 7.30p.m. 1858. Creator: UnknownDonati's Comet, as seen from Greenwich Park, [London], Sept. 17, 7.30p.m. 1858. Although the present comet is a mere dwarf compared with others (its tail measuring only fifteen millions of miles)
The Kew Photoheliograph and Temporary Observatory at Rivabellosa, near Miranda del Ebro, 1860. Creator: UnknownThe Kew Photoheliograph and Temporary Observatory at Rivabellosa, near Miranda del Ebro, [Spain], 1860. The Kew photoheliograph consists of a tube having the form of a truncated pyramid
View of Haga with the observatory in the foreground, about 1790. Creator: Louis Jean DesprezView of Haga with the observatory in the foreground, about 1790
View of the Observatory and the Jesuit College in Rome, 1700-1799. Creator: UnknownView of the Observatory and the Jesuit College in Rome, 1700-1799
View of the city of Paris seen from the observatory, 1700-1799. Creators: Anon, Jacques RigaudView of the city of Paris seen from the observatory, 1700-1799
Transit Instruments at the Cape Observatory, 1857. Creator: HareTransit Instruments at the Cape Observatory, [South Africa], 1857. The Transit Instrument...was constructed from the designs of the Astronomer Royal
The Royal Observatory, Cape Town, 1857. Creator: HareThe Royal Observatory, Cape Town, [South Africa], 1857....however numerous observations may be in the northern hemisphere
Observatory, Amherst College, c1908. Creator: UnknownObservatory, Amherst College, c1908
Mexico, the Castle of Chapultepec, between 1884 and 1900. Creator: William H. JacksonMexico, the Castle of Chapultepec, between 1884 and 1900
Observatory, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: William H. JacksonObservatory, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass. between 1900 and 1910
The Samblick Observatory, the Highest Meteorological Station in Europe, 1891. Creator: UnknownThe Samblick Observatory, the Highest Meteorological Station in Europe, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891
The Observatory, seen from Butte aux Cailles, c1710. Creator: Francisque MilletThe Observatory, seen from Butte aux Cailles, c1710
Mirza-Uluk-Bek, Registan, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-GorskyMirza-Uluk-Bek, Registan, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. The {/40726/} Observatory was built in the 1420s by the Timurid astronomer {/40726/}
Detail of Uluk-Bek (to the right of the entrance), Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. The {/40726/} Observatory was built in the 1420s by the Timurid astronomer {/40726/}
Tillia-Kari from Uluk-Bek, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-GorskyTillia-Kari from Uluk-Bek, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. The Ulugh Beg Observatory was built in the 1420s by the Timurid astronomer Ulugh Beg
Woods Cabinet, late 19th century. Creator: John Lyman LovellWoods Cabinet, late 19th century. [Woods Cabinet and Lawrence Observatory at Amherst College, Massachusetts, USA]. Albumen print
Bandbox, c. 1940. Creator: Marie LutrellBandbox, c. 1940
Lick Observatory, Mount Hamilton, California, 1895. Creator: BW KilburnLick Observatory, Mount Hamilton, California, 1895. Albumen silver print, stereocard
The Time Ball, Royal Observatory, Greenwich, Fig. 7, 1844. Creator: UnknownThe Time Ball, Royal Observatory, Greenwich, Fig. 7, 1844. The hour of one o clock is announced by the descent of a large black ball, from the summit of a pole
The Moon, 1857-60. Creators: John Adams Whipple, James Wallace BlackThe Moon, 1857-60
View of the Observatory, Oxford, May 1, 1810. May 1, 1810. Creator: Thomas RowlandsonView of the Observatory, Oxford, May 1, 1810
The Full Moon, Yerkes Observatory, c1930s. Creator: UnknownThe Full Moon, Yerkes Observatory, c1930s. Yerkes Observatory in Wisconsin was founded in 1897 by astronomer George Ellery Hale
Flamstead, (1646-1719), 1830. Creator: UnknownFlamstead, (1646-1719), 1830. John Flamsteed (1646-1719) English astronomer educated at Jesus College, Cambridge, who made the first recorded observations of Uranus
Observatory of Jai Singh, c1910. Creator: UnknownObservatory of Jai Singh, c1910. From " Cities of the Moguls". [Plate Ltd. Ceylon, ]
Some Instruments on top of the Observatory, Pekin, China, 1895. Creator: W &s LtdSome Instruments on top of the Observatory, Pekin, China, 1895. The Beijing Ancient Observatory was built in 1442 during the Ming dynasty
The Meridian of Greenwich, From Which All Measurements of Time Are Made, 1901. Creator: UnknownThe Meridian of Greenwich, From Which All Measurements Are Made In Astronomy, Navigation, And Geography, Passes Exactly Through The Middle Of The Transit Room Here Shown Open, 1901
High on a little hill in Greenwich Park -for even little hills are counted highHigh on a little hill in Greenwich Park - for even little hills are counted high in London - stands the observatory from which most of the worlds nations normally calculate their meridians, c1935
The Great Comet of 1881, observed on the Night of June 25-26, at 1h. 30m AM, pub. 1881The Great Comet of 1881, observed on the Night of June 25-26, at 1h.30m AM, from The Trouvelot Astronomical Drawings 1881, pub. 1881 (colour lithograph)
The Great Equatorial Telescope in the Dome, Greenwich Observatory, (c1878). Creator: UnknownThe Great Equatorial Telescope in the Dome, Greenwich Observatory, (c1878). The 28-inch Greenwich refracting telescope at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, south London
The Magnetic Clock, Greenwich Observatory, c1840, (c1878). Creator: UnknownThe Magnetic Clock, Greenwich Observatory, c1840, (c1878). People looking at the Shepherd Gate Clock on the wall outside the gate of the Royal Observatory at Greenwich in south London
Entrance to Greenwich Observatory, in 1840, (c1878). Creator: UnknownEntrance to Greenwich Observatory, in 1840, (c1878). The Royal Observatory at Greenwich in south London is best known for the fact that the prime meridian passes through it
Flamsteed House (From Hollars Long View), (c1878). Creator: UnknownFlamsteed House (From Hollars Long View), (c1878). The Royal Observatory at Greenwich (now part of south London). The building, completed in 1676, was known as Flamsteed House after John Flamsteed
Sir Isaac Newton's Observatory, St. Martin's Street, Leicester Square, 1858. Creator: UnknownSir Isaac Newton's Observatory, St. Martin's Street, Leicester Square, [London], 1858. Interior of the house...in which this great philosopher lived for several years...The most remarkable
Hipparchus, Ancient Greek astronomer, 2nd century BC (c1880). Artists reconstruction of Hipparchus (c190-c127 BC) at work
Greenwich, c1910. The Observatory whence the English Geographers date their Longitude. Famous Hospital for Seamen. Population, 100, 450
Greenwich Observatory, c1896. Artist: Poulton & CoGreenwich Observatory, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]
Skeleton Dome to House an Astronomical Mammoth, c1935. Mount Wilson Observatory, Los Angeles. Under construction. From Our Wonderful World, Volume II, edited by J.A. Hammerton
Facade of the astronomical observatory (1790), by Juan de Villanueva
National Astronomical Observatory of Spain, built in 1790 by order of Charles III, engraving 1870
Hipparchus, Greek astronomer studying the stars at the observatory of Alexandria, lithograph, 1865
Sir Isaac Newtons house and observatory, 35 St Martins Street, Westminster, London, 1826. View of the famous physicists house off Leicester Square
Royal Observatory, Greenwich, London, c1830. Artist: J McGaheyRoyal Observatory, Greenwich, London, c1830. View of the Royal Greenwich Observatory and Flamsteed House from the bottom of the hill in Greenwich Park
Greenwich Park, Greenwich, London, c1850. View of Greenwich Park and the Royal Greenwich Observatory from Park Row, with figures in the foreground
St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 1822. Artist: Samuel RawleSt Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 1822. The top and bottom images show an observatory erected over the cross of the cathedral
Greenwich Hospital, London, 1734. Artist: William Henry TomsGreenwich Hospital, London, 1734. View of Greenwich Hospital, with a barge on the River Thames in the foreground and Greenwich Park in the distance
View of The Observatory in Southwark, London, 1835. Artist: Charles BellamyView of The Observatory in Southwark, London, 1835. The Observatory was erected in 1835 for the British Parallactic Society
Greenwich and the Isle of Dogs from the Royal Observatory, London, 1970. A panoramic view showing a misty sky and in the foreground, Greenwich Hospital surrounded by parkland
Greenwich Park, Greenwich, London, 1844. Artist: Thomas Abiel PriorView of London from the hill in Greenwich Park, 1844; with the Royal Greenwich Observatory on the left and Greenwich Hospital below on the right
View of Greenwich from the hill in Greenwich Park, London, c1750. Artist:s TorresView of Greenwich from the hill in Greenwich Park, London, c1750. With figures by the Royal Greenwich Observatory on the left; includes a description below in English and French
View from Greenwich Park, London, 1723. Artist: Sutton NichollsView from Greenwich Park, London, 1723. View of Greenwich, Deptford and the City of London, taken from Flamstead Hill in Greenwich Park, showing the Royal Greenwich Observatory to the left
View from Greenwich Park, London, c1774. Artist: I WoodView of London from One-Tree Hill in Greenwich Park, c1774; showing the Royal Observatory to the left and Greenwich Hospital at the bottom of the hill
Tycho Brahe, Danish astronomer, (c1630). Artist: Joan BlaeuTycho Brahe, Danish astronomer, (c1630). Brahe (1546-1601) aged 40, amongst his astonomical instuments. From the Atlas Major by Johann Blaeu
Astronomical instrument, Jaipur Observatory, Rajasthan, India. Part of the Jantar Mantar (Yantra Mandir), a collection of architectural astronomical instruments built by the Maharaja Jai Singh II
City Palace, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. The City Palace complex in Jaipur was begun by the Maharaja Jai Singh II in the first half of the 18th century. His successors added further buildings
Telescopio Nazionale Galileo, La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain, 2009. Several astronomical observatories have been built at Roque de Los Muchachos
Nordic Optical Telescope, La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain, 2009. Several astronomical observatories have been built at Roque de Los Muchachos
MAGIC telescope, La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain. Several astronomical observatories have been built at Roque de Los Muchachos, the highest point on La Palma at an altitude of just over 2400 metres
Greenwich Royal Observatory, Greenwich Park, London. The observatory was built by Christopher Wren (1632-1723) on the orders of Charles II with the aim of providing accurate navigation tables
Observatory of Sir William Huggins, K. C. B. Tulse Hill, 1904Observatory of Sir William Huggins, K.C.B. Tulse Hill, 1904. Sir William Huggins OM KCB PRS (1824-1910) was an English astronomer best known for his pioneering work in astronomical spectroscopy
The Lick Observatory, 19th century. From The Colonial Portfolio. [The Werner Company, London]
Palomar Observatory. San Diego County, California, c1941. From San Diego, California. [Herz, California]
Hurstmonceux Castle, 1903. Artist: Graphotone CoHurstmonceux Castle, 1903. Herstmonceux Castle is a brick-built castle near Herstmonceux, East Sussex, England. From 1957 to 1988 its grounds were the home of the Royal Observatory
Observatorio Astromico do General Dr. Couto de Magalhaes, (Astronomical Observatory), 1895. The Itapeting Radio Observatory is a radio observatory located in the municipality of Atibaia in the state
Greenwich Observatory, London, c1900. Artist: Paulton & SonGreenwich Observatory, London, c1900. Royal Observatory, Greenwich is an observatory situated on a hill in Greenwich Park, overlooking the River Thames
Astronomy, 1832. From British Cyclopaedia. [William S. Orr, London, 1832]
Danzig. Observatory and Krantor. 1931. Artist: Kurt HielscherDanzig. Observatory and Krantor. 1931. From Deutschland by Kurt Hielscher. [F. A. Brockhaus, Leipzig, 1931]
Greenwich Palace From Observatory Hill, 1902. Artists: Thomas Robert Way, John LaneGreenwich Palace From Observatory Hill, 1902. From Ancient Royal Palaces in and Near London. [John Lane, London and New York, 1902]
Greenwichs largest telescope, 1938. Churchmans cigarette card, from a series titled Modern Wonders [WA & AC Churchman, Great Britain & Ireland, 1938]
The Royal Observatory, Greenwich, London. Flamsteed House, the Royal Greenwich Observatory, was built by Christopher Wren (1632-1723)
Celestial Sphere in the Old Observatory, Peking, c1890. Astronomical equipment decorated with dragons in Beijing, China. Illustration from The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps
Twenty-eight-inch reflecting telescope, Greenwich Observatory, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press
Greenwich Observatory, London, 1911-1912. Artist: Reinhold ThieleGreenwich Observatory, London, 1911-1912. The Royal Observatory in Greenwich (formerly the Royal Greenwich Observatory or RGO) was commissioned in 1675 by King Charles II
A letter from Isaac Newton, and a view of his birthplace at Woolsthorpe, Lincolnshire, 1682, (1840)A letter from Sir Isaac Newton, and a view of his birthplace at Woolsthorpe, Lincolnshire, 1682, (1840). Fac-simile extract from Sir Isaac Newtons letter to Dr Briggs
Royal Observatory, Greenwich, 1937. Sights of Britain, third series of 48 cigarette cards, issued with Senior Service, Junior Member, and Illingworth cigarettes
The old observing-room, Greenwich, late 17th century (1893). The Royal Observatory at Greenwich was founded in 1675 by King Charles II, with John Flamsteed appointed as the first Astronomer Royal
Lord Rosses telescope, Birr, Offaly, Ireland, 1924-1926. Artist: W LawrenceLord Rosses telescope, Birr, Offaly, Ireland, 1924-1926. William Parsons, 3rd Earl of Rosse (1800-1867), Irish astronomer and engineer
The Observatory at Greenwich, 1836. Flamsteed House, the Royal Greenwich Observatory, was built by Christopher Wren (1632-1723)
Dominion Observatory, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, c1920s. Cigarette card produced by the Westminster Tobacco Co Ltd, Canada 1st series
Greenwich Park, with the Royal Observatory, on Easter Monday, London, 1804. People enjoying themselves dancing and flirting. Some boys have climbed a tree (left)
