Asteroids Collection

A disintegrating meteor, seen in 570 AD
5310232 A disintegrating meteor, seen in 570 AD; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting a disintegrating meteor, seen in 570 AD. Dated 15th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Engraving depicting the recovery of a meteorite which fell at Hatford, near Oxford. Dated 17th Century
UIG5426088 Engraving depicting the recovery of a meteorite which fell at Hatford, near Oxford. Dated 17th Century; UIG.

Engraving depicting the exterior of the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, an observatory situated on a hill in Greenwich
UIG5426086 Engraving depicting the exterior of the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, an observatory situated on a hill in Greenwich Park, overlooking the River Thames. Dated 19th Century; UIG.

Engraving depicting a meteor shower over Niagara Falls. Dated 19th Century
UIG5426065 Engraving depicting a meteor shower over Niagara Falls. Dated 19th Century; UIG.

Engraving depicting a meteor shower as observed by Andrew Ellicott. Andrew Ellicott (1754-1820) an American surveyor
UIG5426107 Engraving depicting a meteor shower as observed by Andrew Ellicott. Andrew Ellicott (1754-1820) an American surveyor. Dated 18th Century; UIG.

Engraving depicting a meteor shower observed from Boston in 1872. Dated 19th Century
UIG5426085 Engraving depicting a meteor shower observed from Boston in 1872. Dated 19th Century; UIG.

A representation of the meteor seen at Paddington about 12 minutes before 11 o'clock
7341590 A representation of the meteor seen at Paddington about 12 minutes before 11 o'clock, on the evening of the 11 February 1850, 1850 (mezzotint) by Wyatt

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8669820 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bolide meteor fireball explosion at Quenngouck, India on december 27th, 1857
7295225 Bolide meteor fireball explosion at Quenngouck, India on december 27th, 1857, according to a drawing by Lieutenant Ailesbury. (book "The Sky" by A)

Engraving depicting the great daylight bolide of 1886. Dated 19th Century
UIG5426103 Engraving depicting the great daylight bolide of 1886. Dated 19th Century; UIG.

A meteor shower of 103 BC
5309976 A meteor shower of 103 BC; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting a meteor shower of 103 BC shown as swords, pikes and battleaxes, Basel, Switzerland)

Engraving depicting the Leonids meteor shower, which was associated with the comet Tempel-Tuttle
5309303 Engraving depicting the Leonids meteor shower, which was associated with the comet Tempel-Tuttle, as seen over Niagara Falls in 1833

Engraving depicting an ancient meteor shower shown as fiery lances. Dated 16th Century
UIG5426106 Engraving depicting an ancient meteor shower shown as fiery lances. Dated 16th Century; UIG.

A diagram of the solar system, showing the orbits of four asteroids (planetoids) by Thomas Burnet
5311305 A diagram of the solar system, showing the orbits of four asteroids (planetoids) by Thomas Burnet. Thomas Burnet (1635-1715) an English theologian and writer on cosmogony

Engraving depicting the Leonids meteor shower, which was associated with the comet Tempel-Tuttle
5309420 Engraving depicting the Leonids meteor shower, which was associated with the comet Tempel-Tuttle, as seen over Niagara Falls in 1833

Spectacular Perseids meteorite shower. The book "The Sky" by A. Guillemin, printed in 1877
7295223 Spectacular Perseids meteorite shower. The book "The Sky" by A. Guillemin, printed in 1877; Private Collection; Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Engraving depicting an ancient meteor shower shown as knights fighting in the sky with flaming swords
UIG5426108 Engraving depicting an ancient meteor shower shown as knights fighting in the sky with flaming swords. Dated 16th Century; UIG.

Engraving depicting a meteor shower. Dated 19th Century
UIG5426074 Engraving depicting a meteor shower. Dated 19th Century; UIG.

Engraving depicting an ancient meteor shower shown as swords, pikes, and battle-axes. Dated 16th Century
UIG5426112 Engraving depicting an ancient meteor shower shown as swords, pikes, and battle-axes. Dated 16th Century; UIG.

Engraving depicting a meteor shower. Dated 19th Century
UIG5426073 Engraving depicting a meteor shower. Dated 19th Century; UIG.

Engraving depicting a meteor shower. Dated 19th Century
UIG5426069 Engraving depicting a meteor shower. Dated 19th Century; UIG.

Engraving depicting a meteor shower. Dated 19th Century
UIG5426084 Engraving depicting a meteor shower. Dated 19th Century; UIG.

Meteorite deposit from the Wabar craters (photo)
3329904 Meteorite deposit from the Wabar craters (photo); (add.info.: Meteorite deposit from the Wabar craters are impact craters dating to the 18th century)

Extinction of the dinosaurs, artwork C018 / 7901
Extinction of the dinosaurs, artwork. Asteroids impacting around a T rex dinosaur. It is thought that an asteroid that impacted Earth around 65 million years ago caused the extinction of

Solar System orbits, artwork C013 / 8987
Solar System orbits. Computer artwork of Earths solar system, showing the eight planets that orbit the Sun (yellow, centre)

Asteroid belt, orbital diagram
Asteroid belt. Orbital diagram showing the Solar System out to the orbit of Jupiter, including the asteroid belt. The Sun (yellow) is at centre

Sun and planets, size comparison
Alien planetary system. Artwork of an extrasolar Earth-like planet (centre right) orbiting its parent star. Another planet (black dot) is seen transiting the star

Astronomy orbits engraving 1878
Encyclopedia Britannica 9th Edition Vol II New York, Samuel Hall 1878

Large asteroids in the main belt orbiting planet Mars, front view

Hind, Goldschmidt and Luther, c1900. Medal commemorating the work of these three men on the discovery of planetoids (asteroids or minor planets)

Extinction of the dinosaurs, artwork C017 / 0690
Extinction of the dinosaurs, artwork. Asteroids impacting around a T rex dinosaur. It is thought that an asteroid that impacted Earth around 65 million years ago caused the extinction of

Extinction of the dinosaurs, artwork C018 / 7902
Extinction of the dinosaurs, artwork. Asteroids impacting around dinosaurs. It is thought that an asteroid that impacted Earth around 65 million years ago caused the extinction of the dinosaurs

Muonionalusta meteorite, micrograph
Dark field micrograph of the surfcace of the iron fine octahedrite type meteorite Muonionalusta, found in Sweden. The Widmanstatten pattern of lines on the newly-cut surface are produced by the edges

Asteroids and extrasolar planet, artwork
Asteroids and extrasolar planet. Artwork of asteroids approaching an extrasolar planet (centre right). Asteroids are rocky bodies orbiting within a planetary system

Rocky debris around Vega, artwork C016 / 9714
Rocky debris around Vega. Artwork of the ring of rocky debris orbiting the star Vega. 25 light years distant, Vega is the brightest star in the constellation Lyra and the fifth-brightest in the sky

Meteorites approaching Earth, artwork
Meteorites approaching Earth, computer artwork. It is thought that primitive life may have been brought to Earth on meteorites that crashed into the planets surface

Asteroids approaching Mars, artwork
Asteroids approaching Mars. Computer artwork showing three large icy asteroids approaching Mars

Solar system diagram, 1823 C017 / 8059
Solar system diagram, 19th century. This diagram shows the Sun (centre) and the orbits and astronomical symbols of the planets and major asteroids, with a comet (parabolic orbit)

Solar system formation, artwork C013 / 8989
Solar system formation. Computer artwork of a protoplanet inside the primordial nebula surrounding the Sun (centre). All the solar systems components originated from this disc of gas and dust

Solar system formation, artwork C013 / 8988
Solar system formation. Computer artwork of rocky asteroids and protoplanets around the primordial nebula surrounding the Sun (centre)

Asteroid approaching Earth, artwork C013 / 8949
Asteroid approaching Earth. Computer artwork of an asteroid (left) approaching the Earth. Large asteroids impacting the Earth can cause mass loss of life

Debris Disc Around a White Dwarf
Astronomers have found that certain white dwarf stars have atmospheres which are very rich in the rocky elements (such as silicon) which comprise Earth-like planets

Evolution of a Planetary System
Astronomers have found that certain white dwarf stars have atmospheres which are very rich in the rocky elements (such as silicon) which comprise Earth-like planets

Planet formation, early solar system
Planet formation in the early solar system, artwork. Early in the life of the solar system there was a large amount of debris orbiting in a disc around the newly-formed Sun

Earths formation. Artwork of Earth forming in the early solar system. It is thought that the planets formed from a rotating disc of material that formed around, and at the same time as

Asteroids Ceres and Vesta, scale artwork
Asteroids Ceres and Vesta, computer scale artwork. The asteroids (Ceres is the larger one) are seen against the south-eastern USA for scale. Florida is between them

Asteroid belt, computer artwork. Asteroids are large rocks left over from the formation of the solar system. Most of the thousands of asteroids in the solar system lie in the asteroid belt

Four largest asteroids, scale artwork
Four largest asteroids, computer scale artwork. The asteroids are seen against North America for scale. From left, from largest to smallest, they are: Ceres, Vesta, Pallas, and Hygiea

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"Asteroids: Guardians of the Solar System and Reminders of Earth's Past" In the vast expanse of our solar system, asteroids hold a significant place. These celestial bodies have played a crucial role in shaping the history of our planet, from triggering mass extinctions to providing valuable insights into the mysteries of space. One such pivotal event was the extinction of dinosaurs, forever etched in Earth's timeline. Artwork C018/7901 vividly captures this cataclysmic moment when an asteroid collided with our planet, altering its course forever. The impact unleashed chaos and reshaped life on Earth as we know it. Artwork C013/8987 beautifully illustrates how these rocky fragments orbit around our Sun, highlighting their intricate dance within the cosmic ballet. It showcases their diverse sizes and compositions compared to planets like ours, reminding us that they are remnants from the birth pangs of our solar system. NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft provides us with breathtaking images that unveil new perspectives on asteroids' enigmatic nature. A wide shot captured by this remarkable mission reveals their captivating beauty against a backdrop of infinite darkness. Witnessing liftoffs like that of OSIRIS-A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket at Cape Canaveral Air fills us with awe and excitement for humanity's ongoing exploration endeavors. Former NASA astronaut Tom Jones joins Andrea Farmer in celebrating these monumental achievements that push boundaries beyond earthly limits. At NASA's Great Balls of Fire exhibit in Cape Canaveral, visitors can marvel at real asteroids on display—an opportunity to get up close and personal with these ancient wanderers from outer space. Therrin Protze, chief operating officer with Delaware North Parks and Resorts at NASA adds another layer to this experience by making science accessible to all through interactive displays featuring samples of Earth rocks and meteorites.