Gas Giant Collection (page 4)

Extrasolar planet Pollux b, artwork
Extrasolar planet Pollux b, computer artwork. The parent star, Pollux (Beta Geminorum) is at upper left. Pollux is one of the brightest stars in the sky

Flying alien, artwork
Flying alien. Artwork of an alien life form adapted to exist in the atmosphere of a gas giant planet. It is thought that under such conditions, like those found on Jupiter or Saturn

Floating alien, artwork
Floating alien. Artwork of an alien life form adapted to exist in the atmosphere of a gas giant planet. It is thought that under such conditions, like those found on Jupiter or Saturn

Solar sail spacecraft, artwork
Solar sail spaceship. Artwork of a solar sail spaceship passing the moon (lower right) of a gas giant planet (background). A globular star cluster is at top right

Space rocket and ringed planet, artwork. The space rocket (left) has landed on the moon of a ringed gas giant planet

Saturn and solar system
Solar system. Artwork of the nine planets orbiting the Sun (yellow). The planetary orbits are shown as blue lines. Distances and sizes are not to scale

Frederick William Herschel, astronomer
Frederick William Herschel (1738-1822), German- British astronomer. Herschel discovered the planet Uranus in 1781, which resulted in his appointment as private astronomer to Englands King George III

Saturn-Moon observations, 18th century

Alien moons, artwork
Alien moons. Computer artwork of the view across an alien moon that is on a collision course with another moon. A gas giant planet is in the background

Ice spires on Callisto, artwork
Ice spires on Callisto. Artwork of ice spires (around 100 metres tall) on the surface of the Jovian moon Callisto. The moons parent planet, Jupiter, is at upper left

Astronomical collage. Artwork showing (from left to right): the Earth, a planet and its parent star, nebulae (red, green and black), the surface of a star, a ringed gas giant planet, a comet

Antimatter drive spacecraft, artwork

Alien night sky, artwork
Alien night sky. Artwork of an aliens planets starry sky at night with moons and planets (lower left) over a rocky landscape

Jupiter from Ganymede, artwork
Jupiter from Ganymede. Computer artwork of a view towards Jupiter, across the icy surface of its largest moon, Ganymede

Alien gas giant planet, artwork
Alien gas giant planet. Artwork of a view from above a moon orbiting an alien gas giant planet (upper centre) that is orbiting very close to its parent star

Earthlike moons of a gas giant, artwork
Earthlike moons of a gas giant. Artwork of three Earthlike moons (one at upper right, two more at lower left) orbiting an alien gas giant planet

HD 15082 b exoplanet, artwork. This planets parent star HD 15082 (upper right), also known as Wasp 33, is some 378 light years from Earth in the constellation of Andromeda

Neptune and Earth, artwork. Neptune, a gas giant, is the planet furthest from the Sun. Neptunes diameter is four times that of the Earth s

Neptune, artwork
Neptune. Artwork of Neptune, the outermost planet in the solar system. Neptune is a gas giant, composed mostly of hydrogen and helium with some methane

Saturn from Iapetus, artwork
Saturn from Iapetus. Artwork of Saturn as seen from Iapetus, its third largest moon. Iapetus is primarily composed of water ice

Saturn and Titan, artwork
Saturn and Titan. Artwork of Saturn and its largest moon Titan. Saturn is the sixth planet from the Sun and the second largest in the solar system

Neptune from Triton, artwork
Neptune. Artwork of the gas giant planet Neptune seen from its largest moon Triton. The moon is covered by a crust of frozen nitrogen. Neptune is the furthest planet from the Sun

Uranus and its rings, artwork
Uranus and its rings. Artwork of Uranus, the seventh planet from the Sun, and its rings. Uranus is a gas giant, composed mostly of hydrogen and helium with some methane

Saturn and Earth, artwork
Saturn and Earth. Artwork showing Saturn (left) and Earth (right) to scale. Saturn is nine times the diameter of Earth. Saturn is the sixth planet from the Sun, Earth is the third

titan landscape, artwork
Titan landscape, computer artwork. View across the polar region of Titan towards Saturn rising above the horizon. Titan is the largest of Saturns numerous moons

Extrasolar gas giant planet, artwork
Extrasolar gas giant planet. Computer artwork of an extrasolar gas giant planet seen from the surface of one of its water-covered moons

70 Virginis b planet, artwork
70 Virginis b planet. Computer artwork of the giant extrasolar planet 70 Virginis b seen from the surface of a hypothetical moon

Earth-like gas giant moon, artwork
Earth-like gas giant moon. Artwork of an Earth-like moon (upper right) of a Jovian extrasolar gas giant planet. Two other moons are at lower left

Jupiter from Io, artwork
Jupiter from Io. Computer artwork of a view across a pool of lava on the surface of Io, towards Jupiter. Io is the third largest of the moons of Jupiter, and also one of the closest (422)

Jupiters surface, artwork
Jupiters surface. Computer artwork of a view below the gas clouds of Jupiters atmosphere, across a sea of liquid hydrogen on its surface. Giant lightning bolts can be seen between the liquid and gas

Jupiter, artwork
Jupiter. Computer artwork of how Jupiter might look from a position in space just beneath the plane of Jupiters Main ring

Jupiter and Earth compared, artwork
Jupiter and Earth compared. Computer artwork comparing the size of the gas giant Jupiter (left) with that of the Earth (right)

Aurora on Jupiter, artwork
Aurora on Jupiter. Computer artwork showing how aurorae on Jupiters north pole might look from space. On the sunlit side (upper left) churning clouds of ammonia ice, ammonium hydrosulfide

Marooned astronaut, space art
Marooned astronaut. Space art showing an astronaut left marooned on an alien world as the rocket he arrived on launches into space

Alien planet and star, artwork
Alien planet and star. Computer artwork of an alien (extrasolar) gas giant planet orbiting its parent star. Numerous large gas giant planets have been discovered around other stars

Saturn, artwork
Saturn. Artwork of the sixth planet from the Sun and the second largest in the solar system. Saturn is a gas giant, composed mostly of hydrogen, with small proportions of helium and trace elements

JUPITER. Voyager photograph of Jupiter cloud structure and shadow of Io

JUPITER. View of Jupiter and its moon Io from 8 million miles. Photographed by the Voyager 2, 25 June 1979

JUPITER. View of Jupiter and its moons Europa and Io from 12 million miles. Photographed from the Voyager 1, 13 February 1979

JUPITER, EUROPA, & IO. Voyager I photograph of Jupiter, Europa, and Io from 20 million miles

Jupiter, infrared Gemini North image
Jupiter. Near-infrared image of Jupiter, showing the Great Red Spot (white) and a smaller red spot (Red Spot Junior) that formed between 1998 and 2000

Moon, Jupiter and Praesepe cluster (M44), optical image. High clouds in the upper part of the image are illuminated by the waning crescent Moon

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"Exploring the Majestic Gas Giants: A Journey through our Solar System's Enigmatic Giants" Step into the mesmerizing world of gas giants, as we embark on a celestial adventure through our captivating Solar System. Through breathtaking artwork and scientific discoveries, let us unravel the mysteries surrounding these colossal planets. In the vast expanse of space, our Solar System boasts an array of fascinating planets. Among them are the gas giants - behemoths composed mostly of hydrogen and helium. These immense worlds include Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. When it comes to size comparison in our planetary neighborhood, these gas giants truly dwarf their terrestrial counterparts. Imagine fitting over 1, 300 Earths inside Jupiter alone. Such mind-boggling proportions highlight their dominance within the cosmic ballet. Neptune stands out with its vibrant blue hue reminiscent of an artist's brushstroke against a dark canvas. Voyager 2 captured this stunning image during its flyby in 1989 – revealing swirling storms and atmospheric dynamics that continue to intrigue scientists today. Jupiter reigns supreme as the largest planet in our Solar System. From Europa's icy surface (as depicted by artists), one can only imagine gazing up at this colossal giant dominating the sky above – a sight both awe-inspiring and humbling. Witnessing Jupiter accompanied by its entourage of moons is nothing short of spectacular. As they orbit around their parent planet, these natural satellites cast ethereal shadows upon Jupiter's cloud tops – creating an otherworldly dance between light and darkness across its majestic atmosphere. Io, one of Jupiter's moons captured by Cassini spacecraft in a mesmerizing image showcases volcanic activity on its surface – reminding us that even within such massive worlds lie hidden wonders waiting to be discovered. Delving deeper into understanding gas giants' internal structures reveals intriguing secrets about their composition and behavior. Scientists have unraveled complex layers beneath their atmospheres where unimaginable pressures transform gases into exotic forms, creating a unique environment unlike anything on Earth.