PIX4607214: Stardust probe and comet Wild 2 - Artist view - The Stardust probe and comet Wild 2 - Artist view - The Stardust probe was launched on February 7, 1999 with the primary objective of studying the comet Wild 2 and taking samples during a passage through the comet's hair. Stardust was the first probe to collect and bring back to Earth interstellar and cometary dust. The return capsule landed on Earth on 15 January 2006 with the samples. Stardust is an interplanetary spacecraft, whose primary purpose was to investigate the makeup of the comet Wild 2 and its coma. It was launched on February 07 1999 and returned to Earth on January 15 2006. It is the first sample return mission to collect cosmic dust and return the sample to Earth; the capsule contains cometary and interstellar samples gathered by the Stardust spacecraft / Bridgeman Images
FLO4607224: Scarlet bugler, Penstemon barbatus. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and engraved by William Clark from Richard Morris's “Flora Conspicua” London, Longman, Rees, 1826. William Clark was former draughtsman to the London Horticultural Society and illustrated many botanical books in the 1820s and 1830s. / Bridgeman Images
FLO4607237: Stemless gentian, Gentiana acaulis. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and engraved by William Clark from Richard Morris's “Flora Conspicua” London, Longman, Rees, 1826. William Clark was former draughtsman to the London Horticultural Society and illustrated many botanical books in the 1820s and 1830s. / Bridgeman Images
FLO4607243: Tiger flower, Tigridia pavonia. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and engraved by William Clark from Richard Morris's “Flora Conspicua” London, Longman, Rees, 1826. William Clark was former draughtsman to the London Horticultural Society and illustrated many botanical books in the 1820s and 1830s. / Bridgeman Images
FLO4607342: Poor man's orchid, Schizanthus porrigens. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and engraved by William Clark from Richard Morris's “Flora Conspicua” London, Longman, Rees, 1826. William Clark was former draughtsman to the London Horticultural Society and illustrated many botanical books in the 1820s and 1830s. / Bridgeman Images
FLO4607408: Spring bittervetch, Lathyrus vernus. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and engraved by William Clark from Richard Morris's “Flora Conspicua” London, Longman, Rees, 1826. William Clark was former draughtsman to the London Horticultural Society and illustrated many botanical books in the 1820s and 1830s. / Bridgeman Images
PIX4607428: A probe explores Europe's underground ocean - Illustration - Europa Submersible Probe - Illustration - Artist's view of a space probe exploring Europe's underground ocean. Ice covers the surface of this Jupiter satellite; it is believed that under the tens of km thick of this ice, water in the liquid state could exist. A remote - controlled submersible probe pokes around beneath the icy mantle of Europa. The probe is designed to fit down a narrow hole, with the lights mounted on deployable rods, and small motorized wheels mounted on the fairings (hard to see here). Antennae trail behind. Power and warmth are provided by a SNAP generator near the rear. Stereo cameras are in front. Water intakes for chemical analysis are behind the front fairing. Attitude control is provided by small thrusters. Main propulsion comes from a small propellor equipped with a Kort nozzle. The oceans of Europa and the other Galilean moons could prove to be the most surprising environments in the solar system, Bergeron, Joe / Bridgeman Images
FLO4620561: Interior of the Temple of Hathor, at Dendera (Tentyra), with columns of carved and painted hieroglyphs. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples (Il Costume Antico e Moderno di Tutti i i Popoli), 1843. / Bridgeman Images
FLO4620637: New Egyptian architecture: mosque in Alexandria, white convent, and tombs of the caliphs, Cairo. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples (Il Costume Antico e Moderno di Tutti i i Popoli), 1843. / Bridgeman Images
FLO4621301: The tall Tehuelche people of Patagonia exchanging gifts with short European colonist. The Native Americans wear feather headdresses and fur cloaks. 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
FLO4621356: Nomadic Puri family relaxing in a hut made of leaves and branches, man lying in hammock, woman roasting meat on a fire. Amazon, Brazil. 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
FLO4621168: Ancient Peruvian utensils and tools, including Inca tomb A, B, pendant in gold and silver C, copper axe heads D, mirrors called Inca-rirpo E, F, G, stone axe H, pins I, L, M, clip K, drinking cup for Chicha N, earthenware vase or Guainacaba O, and golden idol Q. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Giulio Ferrarioy's Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples (The Costume Antico e Moderno di Tutti i Popoli), Florence, 1842. / Bridgeman Images
FLO4621582: Ornaments of the Island Carib or Kalinago people, West Indies, including necklace, headdress, earrings, and weapons, bow, arrow and knife. 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
FLO4619825: Abyssinian infantry with spear and shield, and Abyssinian cavalry with lance. In victory they were known to cut off the manhood of their vanquished enemies. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, 1843. / Bridgeman Images
FLO4620079: Audience of the Dutch with Garcia II of Kongo, 1642. The large red velvet throne was embroidered with Don Alvaro King of Kongo. The floor was covered with a magnificent Turkish carpet, and over his head hung a canopy of white satin with gold embroidery and fringe. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, 1843. / Bridgeman Images
FLO4620334: Captain of the Ashanti in war dress of feathers, medals and animal tails, Ghana. From Thomas Bowdich's account of his travels to the Kingdom of Ashanti, 1817. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, 1843. / Bridgeman Images