Scientific study of the origin, evolution, and eventual fate of the universe

A cosmological plan detailing Copernicus' astronomical vision, surrounded by diagrams of the systems of Ptolemy and Tycho Brahe ; astronomical figures line the circle. Line engraving by J.A. Fridrich after J.M. Füssli, 1732.

The angel announces to the Virgin that she will give birth to Christ. Watercolour.

A parody astrological diagram showing opposing aspects of the life of settlers in Jamaica: langorous noons and the hells of yellow fever. Coloured aquatint after A.James, 1800.

Reverse page, An almanack ... for the year 1562

Philosophia sacra et vere Christiana, seu meteorologia cosmica / Robert Fludd.

The theory of the earth: containing an account of the original of the earth, and of all the general changes which it hath already undergone, or is to undergo, till the consummation of all things. The two first books, concerning the deluge and concerning paradise / [Thomas Burnet].

Philosophia Moysaica. In qua sapientia et scientia creationis et creaturarum sacra veréque Christiana (vt pote cujus basis sive fundamentum est unicus ille Lapis Angularis Iesus Christus) ad amussim et enucleaté explicatur / Authore Rob. Flud, alias De Fluctibus.

Adam looks in wonder at the divine cosmological plan, represented above him in astronomical figures on a scroll; Eve looks at Adam. Etching.

Cosmology and cosmography: planets and the movements of spheres. Coloured etching, 1875.

The Assumption of the Virgin Mary. Engraving.

Supplement for March, 1838 : ... theories to explain the motions of the heavenly bodies ... / [The Saturday Magazine].

Supplement, July, 1838 : popular astronomy : part II / The Saturday Magazine.

The Elizabethan world picture / by E.M.W. Tillyard.

To-night, Wednesday 10th; & Friday 12th March, 1819; and every Wednesday during Lent, : Mr. D.F. Walker's lecture, on his entirely new Eidouranion, or, large transparent orrery / New Theatre Royal.

For one week only, being passion week : Mr. C.H. Adamss orrery ... / Theatre Royal Adelphi.

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Cosmology

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Images referencing Cosmology

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Supplement for March, 1838 : ... theories to explain the motions of the heavenly bodies ... / [The Saturday Magazine].

Supplement, July, 1838 : popular astronomy : part II / The Saturday Magazine.

The Elizabethan world picture / by E.M.W. Tillyard.

To-night, Wednesday 10th; & Friday 12th March, 1819; and every Wednesday during Lent, : Mr. D.F. Walker's lecture, on his entirely new Eidouranion, or, large transparent orrery / New Theatre Royal.

For one week only, being passion week : Mr. C.H. Adamss orrery ... / Theatre Royal Adelphi.

Cosmology

Images from the collections

Images referencing Cosmology

Works from the collections

Supplement for March, 1838 : ... theories to explain the motions of the heavenly bodies ... / [The Saturday Magazine].

Supplement, July, 1838 : popular astronomy : part II / The Saturday Magazine.

The Elizabethan world picture / by E.M.W. Tillyard.

To-night, Wednesday 10th; & Friday 12th March, 1819; and every Wednesday during Lent, : Mr. D.F. Walker's lecture, on his entirely new Eidouranion, or, large transparent orrery / New Theatre Royal.

For one week only, being passion week : Mr. C.H. Adamss orrery ... / Theatre Royal Adelphi.

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