Mars Collection (page 2)

Mars map from 1881
Map of Mars, published in Paris in 1881. The first accurate telescope observations of Mars were made in 1877 and 1881 when Mars was at its closest to Earth (a situation called an opposition)

Viking image of Mars
View of the red, dusty, rock-strewn surface of Mars, taken by the Viking 2 lander

Valles Marineris, Mars. Artwork of Valles Marineris canyon system on Mars as the sun rises. The Valles Marineris is over 4000 kilometres (km) long, up to 200 km wide and up to 7 km deep

Mars 96 surface station, artwork
Mars 96 surface station. Artwork showing one of the surface stations of the Russian Mars 96 mission landing on Mars after being released from orbit

Water on Mars, conceptual image. Computer artwork showing frozen water ice under Mars surface

Martian sand dunes, satellite image
Martian sand dunes. Coloured satellite image of north polar sand dunes blown into crescent shapes by the wind. The dunes are covered by carbon dioxide frost except dark-coloured patches where

Mars, surrounded by the Arts and Sciences, conquers Ignorance, 1605 (oil on canvas)
490014 Mars, surrounded by the Arts and Sciences, conquers Ignorance, 1605 (oil on canvas) by Claeissins or Claeissens, Anthuenis (Antoon) (1536-1613); 197.5x280 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges

An Ideal Landscape on Mars according to Professor Lowell (colour litho)
5210970 An Ideal Landscape on Mars according to Professor Lowell (colour litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

A spaceship in orbit over Mars moon, Phobos, with the red planet Mars in the background
The landing struts on this Mars-bound spaceship are deployed and checked in orbit prior to landing on the red planet. Mars is seen here some 93, 000 kilometres away from the its inner satellite

Copernican worldview, 1708
Copernican worldview. This is plate 5 from the 1708 edition of the star atlas Harmonica Macrocosmica by the Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius (1596-1665)

1731 Johann Scheuchzer planet orbit C008 / 8008
1731 Physica Sacra (Sacred Physics) by Johann Scheuchzer (1672-1733) folio copper engraving drawn by a team of engravers under the direction of Johann Andreas Pfeffel (1674-1748)

Balloon ascent by Blanchard
Jean-Pierre Blanchards balloon, probably for the planned ascent from the Champ de Mars, Paris, 2 March 1784. A slightly fanciful representation of the balloon, parachute and carriage. circa 1784

Balloon ascent, Champ de Mars, Paris
Balloon ascent by Montgolfier, d Anonai and Vivarais from the Champ de Mars, Paris. 27 August 1783

16th-century astronomy. Artwork of Atlas holding up the heavens. This artwork was published in Freiburg in 1503 in the encyclopedia Margarita Philosophica by the German author Gregor Reisch

Leo constellation with Mars. Optical image of the zodiacal constellation Leo, the lion, seen with the planet Mars (orange, centre)

Model of the Mars Pathfinder rover Sojourner
Sojourner. View of a model of the Mars Pathfinder robotic rover vehicle " Sojourner", moving over a surface that mimics Mars. The true rover vehicle landed on Mars on 4 July 1997

Mars, optical image. This image was taken when Mars was 68 million kilometres from Earth. The Martian summer in the northern hemisphere results in a large south polar ice cap (white, bottom)

Infantrymen of the U. S. Mars Task Force - 1944
Infantrymen of the U.S. Mars Task Force unit attack Japanese troops in the Burma Road Sector, 80 miles north of Lashio

Flying Saucer from Mars - Cedric Allingham

Untitled (II 58), c. 1890. [Giants Staircase, Doges Palace, Venice]. Creator: Unknown
Untitled (II 58), c. 1890. [Giants Staircase, Doges Palace, Venice]. Photogravure, no. ii 58 from the portfolio " Calli, Canali e Isole della Laguna"

representation of the God Mars 17th century (engraving)
GIA4741335 representation of the God Mars 17th century (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (17th century); Private Collection; eGiancarlo Costa; out of copyright

Panoramic view of the plains of Meridiani on the planet Mars
Panoramic image of an area on Mars dubbed Rub al Khali, acquired by the Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity on the plains of Meridiani

View of Burns Cliff on Mars
The Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity captured this view of Burns Cliff after driving right to the base of this southeastern portion of the inner wall of Endurance Crater

Self-portrait of Curiosity rover in Gale Crater on the surface of Mars
On Sol 84 (Oct. 31, 2012), the Curiosity rover used the Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI) to capture the set of thumbnail images stitched together to create this full-color self-portrait

Gale Crater landscape, Mars C014 / 4935
Gale Crater landscape, as imaged by NASAs Curiosity rover on Mars. This rover, part of the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) mission, landed here on 6 August 2012. The view looks south-south-west

Artwork of supervolcano erupting on Mars
Planetary scientists have concluded that Eden Patera, a Martian crater, is the remains of an ancient supervocanic eruption, the first of its kind on this planet

Mosaic of images showing Mars southern hemisphere

US exploration of Mars, artwork. Astronaut preparing to plant the flag of the United States of America (USA) on the Martian surface

Training Ship Mars, Woodhaven, Fife, Scotland
The Training Ship Mars, moored off Woodhaven on the River Tay at Fife, Scotland, was founded in 1869 as an Industrial Training establishment

La Guerre dans Mars (The War on Mars), by Arnould Galopin. The evil Zapatos attack the benevolent Megacephales. From Aventures Fantastiques d un Jeune Parisien

Section of Chassigny meteorite
Thin section of Chassigny in cross-polarized light, showing shocked and deformed olivine grains. The field of view is 3mm

The Outsider Syndrome
Uma Gokhale

Vintage Train Outer Space
Al Barizi

Spaceship Sand Dunes
Al Barizi

Aphrodite and Eros (colour litho)
8626206 Aphrodite and Eros (colour litho) by Kuhn-Regnier, Joseph (1873-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aphrodite and Eros)

Group of Mars and Venus, 170 AD circa, marble, National Roman Museum at the Baths of Diocletian, Rome, Italy
6384384 Group of Mars and Venus, 170 AD circa, marble, National Roman Museum at the Baths of Diocletian, Rome, Italy; Museo Nazionale Romano, Terme di Diocleziano, Rome

Map of Martian canals
5307584 Map of Martian canals'.; (add.info.: Map of Martian canals by Giovanni Schiaparell. Giovanni Schiaparelli (1835-1910) an Italian astronomer and science historian. Dated 19th century

Planet Mars drew by Richard Proctor, english astronomer (1837-1888) on May 27th
7295218 Planet Mars drew by Richard Proctor, english astronomer (1837-1888) on May 27th, 1873 " The sky " by Amedee Guillemin, Paris, 1877; Private Collection; Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Roman Legionnaires - Heavily armed Roman legionnaires 1, 2, lightly armed soldiers 3, 4
FLO4573372 Roman Legionnaires - Heavily armed Roman legionnaires 1, 2, lightly armed soldiers 3, 4, Roman soldier with pack on a march 5, eagle bearer 6 and trumpet and horn players 7, 8

Map of the northern hemisphere of Mars
5307581 Map of the northern hemisphere of Mars.; (add.info.: Map of the northern hemisphere of Mars by Giovanni Schiaparelli)

An engraving depicting Lowell's map of Mars (1895), 20th century
5311378 An engraving depicting Lowell's map of Mars (1895), 20th century; (add.info.: Date: 1904); Universal History Archive/UIG

Mother and children handing out the presents from the Christmas tree, 1891 (engraving)
3478768 Mother and children handing out the presents from the Christmas tree, 1891 (engraving); (add.info.: Mother and children handing out the presents from the Christmas tree)

Ceremonial staircase
3507217 Ceremonial staircase; (add.info.: ceremonial staircase dating to 1485, built within the courtyard of the Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducal) built in Venetian Gothic style

The Shepherds Kalendar
5310206 The Shepherds Kalendar; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving from the Shepherds Kalendar - The moon was considered to be a female planet, moist and cold)

Group of Mars and Venus, 170 AD circa, marble, National Roman Museum at the Baths of Diocletian, Rome, Italy
6384385 Group of Mars and Venus, 170 AD circa, marble, National Roman Museum at the Baths of Diocletian, Rome, Italy; Museo Nazionale Romano, Terme di Diocleziano, Rome

Statue of Napoleon Bonaparte sculpted by Luigi and Francesco Righetti, from Antonio Canova's model
3559846 Statue of Napoleon Bonaparte sculpted by Luigi and Francesco Righetti, from Antonio Canova's model. The work is found in the courtyard of the Brera Palace in Milan.; (add.info.: Artist)

Roman mythology: Mars, god of war, with his helmet and his symbolic epee - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf
FLO4974655 Roman mythology: Mars, god of war, with his helmet and his symbolic epee - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf, from an illustration by Leonard Defrance (1735-1805)

Group of Mars and Venus, 170 AD circa, marble, National Roman Museum at the Baths of Diocletian, Rome, Italy
6384386 Group of Mars and Venus, 170 AD circa, marble, National Roman Museum at the Baths of Diocletian, Rome, Italy; Museo Nazionale Romano, Terme di Diocleziano, Rome

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"Mars: A Mystical Journey through the Solar System" Intriguingly depicted in a Palmistry map of the hand, Mars, the enigmatic red planet, has captivated human imagination for centuries. Dating back to the 14th century Catalan Atlas, this celestial body has been an object of fascination and exploration. Artworks showcasing our vast Solar System reveal Mars as one of its prominent members. When compared to other planets in terms of size, it stands out with its distinctive reddish hue and captivating allure. Its unique features have beckoned scientists and explorers alike to uncover its secrets. One such endeavor is embodied by the Curiosity rover, represented beautifully in artwork. This robotic explorer traverses Martian landscapes, capturing breathtaking images that unveil a world both alien and strangely familiar. As we delve deeper into understanding Mars' mysteries, we are reminded that amidst scientific discoveries lies room for whimsy. Just like a curious kitten finding solace within a Maltesers cardboard box, humans find joy in unraveling the wonders beyond our own planet. The solar system itself holds countless marvels; from intricate epicycles of Mercury and Venus observed in 1823 C017 / 8061 art piece to Antonio Canova's depiction of The Graces and Venus embodying beauty across space. Mars continues to be an alluring destination for future explorations as humanity seeks answers about our place in the universe. It remains a symbol of resilience and possibility—a reminder that even amidst vastness there is always more to discover. So let us embark on this mystical journey through space together—guided by ancient maps and modern technology—to unlock the secrets held within Mars' crimson embrace.