FLO4621007: Monkeys of the river Orinoco, Guiana, South America, by Humboldt. Three-striped night monkey, Aotus trivirgatus 1, red-backed saki, Pithecia chiropotes 2, black-headed uakari, Cacajao melanocephalus 3, and ursine howler monkey, Alouatta arctoidea 4. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Nasi from Giulio Ferrrario's Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples (Il Costume Antico e Moderno di Tutti i i Popoli), Florence, 1842. / Bridgeman Images

FLO4621021: View of the Tequendama Falls, Bogota River, Colombia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Migliavacca from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples (Il Costume Antico e Moderno di Tutti i i Popoli), Florence, 1842. / Bridgeman Images

PIX4621042: Nebula Sh2 - 142 in Cephee - Star formation region in Cephee and star clusters NGC 7380 / Bridgeman Images

FLO4621067: Golden lion tamarin, Leontopithecus rosalia (endangered), Andean condor, Vultur gryphus, and cacao tree, Theobroma cacao. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Migliavacca from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples (Il Costume Antico e Moderno di Tutti i i Popoli), Florence, 1842. / Bridgeman Images

FLO4621076: Llama, Lama glama, alpaca, Vicugna pacos, and vicuna, Vicugna vicugna. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Migliavacca from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples (Il Costume Antico e Moderno di Tutti i i Popoli), Florence, 1842. / Bridgeman Images

PIX4621081: Nebuleuse Sh2 - 155 in Cephe / Bridgeman Images

PIX4621115: Star Formation in the DR21 Region - Star Formation in the DR21 Region - This star formation region is about 6200 years old - light. Hidden in light visible by interstellar dust, this region rises in infrared light. Gas filaments appear in red; they emphasize the presence of aromatic polycyclic hydrocarbons (PAH); they are organic molecules composed of carbon atoms and hydrogen that could be the germs on which the first bricks of life appeared. Composite image in different wavelengths obtained by the Spitzer space telescope; in blue the visible light, in yellow and red the infrared light. Hidden behind a shroud of dust in the constellation Cygnus is a stellar nursery called DR21, which is giving birth to some of the most massive stars in our galaxy. Visible light images reveal no trace of this interstellar cauldron because of heavy dust obscuration. This image from Nasa's Spitzer Space Telescope allow us to peek behind the cosmic veil and pinpoint one of the most massive natal stars yet seen in our Milky Way galaxy. The never - before - seen star is 100,000 times as bright as the Sun. Also revealed for the first time is a powerful outflow of hot gas emanating from this star and bursting through a giant molecular cloud. This colorful image is a large - scale composite mosaic assembled from data collected at a variety of different wavelengths. Views at visible wavelengths appear blue, near - infrared light is depicted as green, and mid - infrared data is portrayed as red. The result is a contrast between structures seen in visible light (blue) and those observed in the infrared (yellow and red). The image covers an area about two times that of a full moon. The red filaments stretching across the Spitzer image denote the presence of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. These organic molecules, comprised of carbon and hydrogen, are excited by surrounding i / Bridgeman Images

PIX4621162: Dark nebula and globular cluster NGC 4372 - Dark nebula and globular cluster NGC 4372 - HMSTG 436 is a molecular cloud visible near the globular cluster NGC 4372 (on the right, above the bright star Gamma Musca) in the southern constellation of the Fly. HMSTG 436 is a linear molecular cloud in the southern constellation Musca, the fly. It is easily found by targeting the globular cluster NGC 4372, visible at right, above the bright star gamma Musca / Bridgeman Images

FLO4621188: Elevation and plan of the ruins of an Incan fort-palace with temple of the Sun at Ingapirca, near Canar, Ecuador. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Nasi from Giulio Ferrrario's Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples (Il Costume Antico e Moderno di Tutti i i Popoli), Florence, 1842. / Bridgeman Images

FLO4621207: Costumes of the people of Concepcion, Chile, with women in shawls, full skirts with many petticoats, copied from La Perouse. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Luigi Giarre from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples (Il Costume Antico e Moderno di Tutti i i Popoli), Florence, 1842. / Bridgeman Images

PIX4621239: Nebulae B175 and VDB 152 in Cephee - Dark nebula B175 and reflection nebula VDB 152 - In the center of the image, a large dust trail leads to a blue nebula. This is the dark nebula, Barnard 175, which coaches the nebula by reflexion VDB 152 (Ced 201). In the center of the image a large dust band, B175; above is the reflection nebula VDB 152 (or Ced 201). These objects are located in Cepheus constellation / Bridgeman Images

FLO4621247: Indigenous Mapuche of Chile playing the game of llighetun with beans (porotos) and a ring, and kechukawe (queciucague) with a five-sided dice. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Luigi Giarre from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples (Il Costume Antico e Moderno di Tutti i i Popoli), Florence, 1842. / Bridgeman Images

FLO4621283: Native Americans of Paraguay converted by Jesuits shown wearing clothes, plowing the land, spinning yarn, and living in a timber house with a shrine to the Virgin Mary and Jesus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Migliavacca from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples (Il Costume Antico e Moderno di Tutti i i Popoli), Florence, 1842. / Bridgeman Images

FLO4621286: Native American village on the banks of the Nootka Sound, with totem pole, farms, and fishing boats. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, 1837. / Bridgeman Images

FLO4621297: Araucanian Mapuche or Moluche leader with tunic and axe, women in woven dresses, and cavalry with spear and pennant. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrrario's Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples (Il Costume Antico e Moderno di Tutti i i Popoli), Florence, 1842. / Bridgeman Images

FLO4621350: Arms and utensils of the extinct Puri and Coroados people, of Paraiba, Brazil, including bow, arrow, necklace and bag made of vines and branches. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples (Il Costume Antico e Moderno di Tutti i Popoli), Florence, 1842. / Bridgeman Images

FLO4621375: Tools and utensils of the Botocudo people, Brazil. Kindle stick 2, bag 3, codpiece 4, necklace 5, knife 6, bone dagger to pierce coconuts 7, wooden water container 8. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples (Il Costume Antico e Moderno di Tutti i Popoli), Florence, 1842. / Bridgeman Images

FLO4622180: The months, years and centuries according to the Mexican Aztec calendar. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Luigi Giarre from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, 1843 / Bridgeman Images

FLO4622211: View of Mexico City, circa 1820. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, 1843. / Bridgeman Images

PIX4622215: Nebula IC 1396 in Cephee - Nebuleuse IC 1396 in Cephe / Bridgeman Images

PIX4622234: Nebuleuse IC 1396 in Cephe / Bridgeman Images

FLO4622249: Mexican acrobats and performers. Aztec men performing balancing acts, and two men balancing on a pole supported by a man on his back. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Luigi Giarre from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, 1843. / Bridgeman Images

FLO4622256: Portraits of Chinese emperors and famous men including ruler god Fo-hi 1, philosopher Confucius 2, the bookburner Qin Shi Huang 3, the writer Fo-chen 4, empress Wu Zetian 5 and emperor Taizong, founder of the Tang dynasty 6. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, 1843. / Bridgeman Images

FLO4622282: Elevation and plan of the exterior of the Chinese Imperial throne room. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, 1843. / Bridgeman Images

FLO4622297: Chinese imperial throne and sceptre, Qing dynasty. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, 1843. / Bridgeman Images

FLO4622304: Chinese Emperor Qianlong carried in triumph by servants and mandarins on a sedan chair with parasol. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, 1843. / Bridgeman Images

PIX4622307: Elephant tube nebula (VDB 142) in Cephee - Elephant's Trunk nebula (VDB 142) in Cepheus - IC1396, VDB 142. Nebula located 2450 years - light from Earth. IC1396, VDB 142 is a nebula located about 2,450 light - years from Earth / Bridgeman Images

FLO4622324: Chinese wooden war chariot pulled by four caparisoned horses. Driver with quiver of arrows. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, 1843. / Bridgeman Images

PIX4622327: Elephant tube nebula (VDB 142) in Cephee - The Elephant Trunk Nebula (VDB 142) in Cepheus - IC1396, VDB 142. Nebula located about 2700 years - light from Earth. The Elephant Trunk Nebula (IC 1396A) in Cepheus is part of the larger IC 1396 complex which spans a large area of the sky measuring 170 by 140 arc - minutes and is one of the brightest emission nebulae with a magnitude of 3.5. The western portion of IC 1396 contains the Elephant Trunk Nebula (IC 1396A) which is characterized with H - II emissions, dark lanes and globules as well as a small reflection nebula. The IC 1396 complex is technically a star cluster (aka Cr 439, Trumpler 37) owing to the presence of a developing open but loose cluster at the heart of this rich nebulosity. This open star cluster is comprised of 50 - 100 member stars which vary in brightness spanning an area of approximately 50 'in diameter and which are not very well detached from the background sky. This stellar nursery lies at a distance of 2,720 light - years away / Bridgeman Images

FLO4622346: Chinese cavalry armed with lance, quiver, bow and arrow, with artillery firing cannons from a hill behind. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, 1843. / Bridgeman Images

FLO4622374: The Great Wall of China, 1820s.Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, 1843. / Bridgeman Images

FLO4622397: Chinese deities in three classes, with portraits of Lauzi, Amitabha Buddha (Fo) and Confucius, and gods of war, earth, water, stone, and philosophers. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, 1843. / Bridgeman Images

PIX4622403: Detail in the nebula IC 1848 in Cassiopee - Close up of IC 1848 in Cassiopeia - Detail in the northern part of the nebula. IC 1848 close up in the northern portion of the nebula / Bridgeman Images

PIX4622408: Nebula of the witch's head and Rigel - Nebula of the witch's head (IC 2118) in the Eridan and star Rige / Bridgeman Images

FLO4622417: Chinese monk in ceremonial robes making offerings at an altar. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Luigi Giarre from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, 1843. / Bridgeman Images

PIX4622466: Nebula IC 2177dans la Unicorn - IC 2177 The Seagull nebula - IC 2177, is a large emission nebula located at the edge of the constellations of the Unicorn and the Great Dog. IC 2177, also known as the Eagle or Seagull Nebula, is a large emission nebulosity located on the border between Monoceros and Canis Major, about 7.5 degrees northeast of Sirius. The brightest portion is the “” head”” of the bird, NGC 2327, measuring some 19 x 17 arc minutes, surrounding an 8th magnitude star, and nearly bisected by an interesting dark lane that stretches from the star eastward, and also including some blue reflection nebulosity. Several open clusters are also involved in this area of nebulosity, the most prominent being NGC 2335, located on the northern “” wing”” of the figure of the Seagull nebula / Bridgeman Images