Martian Collection

Curiosity rover, artwork
NASAs next Mars rover, the Curiosity Rover, will land at the foot of a layered mountain inside the planets Gale Crater. Launch is palneed for November/ December 2011

The War of the Worlds
THE WAR OF THE WORLDS A Martian fighting-machine is destroyed by a hit from a shell

Martian landscape, Spirit rover image
Martian landscape. False-colour image of the Martian surface taken by NASAs Mars exploration rover Spirit between the 23rd and 24th November 2005. Part of the rover can be seen at bottom centre

The War of the Worlds
THE WAR OF THE WORLDS The Martian fighting-machines in the Thames Valley

Mars Spirit rover. Computer illustration of the Spirit rover on the surface of Mars. This is one of two identical rovers sent to Mars in 2003

Mars, composite satellite images
Mars. Composite satellite images of the surface of Mars from multiple aspects. North is at top. Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun, and is a rocky desert world

Curiosity rover on Mars, artwork

Amazing Stories Scifi magazine cover, Martian City
THIA OF THE DRYLANDS (Harl Vincent) A secret service man from Earth navigates his ronsal along a street in a Martian city

Sojourner robotic vehicle on Mars
robotic Sojourner rover vehicle on the surface of Mars sampling the large rock known as " Yogi". " Yogi" was the second rock to have its composition studied by Sojourner with its

Beagle 2 landing on Mars
Beagle 2 probe landing on Mars, computer artwork. Its heat shield is glowing as it falls through the Martian atmosphere. This British probe was carried to Mars by the European Space Agencys Mars

Mars, computer artwork. Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun, and it is a rocky desert world. It orbits the Sun in around 689 days at an average distance of around 227 million kilometres

UFO Book
Michel CARROUGES, Les Apparitions de Martiens The incident depicted is the October 1954 encounter between Marius Dewilde and aliens at Quarouble, France Date: 1954

Curiosity rover on Mars, artwork

Global mosaic of Mars. Visible in the center of this mosaic is the largest known chasm in the solar system, Valles Marineris

A lone astronaut looks up at the sun while exploring Mars. A rover trails behind

Panoramic view of Mars
February 27 to March 2, 2005 - This is the Spirit panoramic cameras Lookout panorama, acquired on the rovers 410th to 413th martian days, or sols (February 27 to March 2, 2005)

Layers of Cape Verde in Victoria Crater
September 28, 2006 - This view of Victoria crater is looking north from Duck Bay towards the dramatic promontory called Cape Verde

Self-portrait of Curiosity rover on the surface of Mars
This self-portrait of NASAs Mars rover Curiosity combines dozens of exposures taken by the rovers Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI) during the 177th Martian day, or sol

Gale Crater landscape, Mars C014 / 4934
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

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)

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

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

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)

Martian Photographed
Martian, photographed near Lossiemouth, northern Scotland, by Mr Allingham Date: 18 February 1954

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

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

Martians Invade New York
Martian raiders using a terrible weapon of concentrated sunlight attack the city of New York

Volcanic landscape at sunset, Timanfaya, Lanzarote, Canary Islands. Spain

Landscape of Wadi Rum, aerial view from a balloon, Aqaba Governorate, Jordan

Landscape of Wadi Rum at sunrise, aerial view from a balloon, Aqaba Governorate, Jordan

Sun City Camp, Wadi Rum, Aqaba Governorate, Jordan

Sun City Camp, elevated view, Wadi Rum, Aqaba Governorate, Jordan

Landscape of Wadi Rum, Aqaba Governorate, Jordan

Wadi Rum at dawn, Aqaba Governorate, Jordan

Sun City Camp at dusk, Wadi Rum, Aqaba Governorate, Jordan

The War of the Worlds - Despair - Surrounded by martians
"My imagination was haunted by these fast metal monsters and the memory of the dead body smashed against the fence." Date: First published: 1898

A long journey
Gerald Macua

Sacrifice of a deer to the sun by the Indians of Florida, 1850 (hand-coloured engraving)
IND388228 Sacrifice of a deer to the sun by the Indians of Florida, 1850 (hand-coloured engraving) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; Mithra-Index

"We perceived the cars of the Mercurians floating in space"(litho)
7151435 " We perceived the cars of the Mercurians floating in space" (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Puck cover celebrating Charles Evans Hughes elected Governor of New York, 1906 (magazine)
1765594 Puck cover celebrating Charles Evans Hughes elected Governor of New York, 1906 (magazine) by Glackens, Louis (1866-1933); Private Collection; (add.info)

At the gate of the new world, American immigration (litho)
6005051 At the gate of the new world, American immigration (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the gate of the new world, American immigration)

Patriotism versus Party (litho)
1038963 Patriotism versus Party (litho) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Patriotism versus Party)

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Exploring the enigmatic red planet, Mars, has always captivated our imagination. From the Curiosity rover's breathtaking images of its Martian landscape to the Spirit rover's iconic image showcasing the vastness of this alien world, we are constantly reminded of its otherworldly allure. Inspired by H. G. Wells' "The War of the Worlds, " where Martians invade Earth, we ponder the possibility of life beyond our own planet. The composite satellite images reveal a mesmerizing view from above, as if inviting us to unravel its mysteries. As we delve deeper into Mars' secrets, we encounter remarkable milestones in space exploration. The Curiosity rover stands tall on Martian soil in awe-inspiring artwork that symbolizes human ingenuity and determination. It reminds us that humanity's thirst for knowledge knows no bounds. Not forgetting our robotic companions on this extraterrestrial journey, Sojourner and Beagle 2 left their indelible mark on Mars' surface with their successful landings. These achievements serve as a testament to mankind's relentless pursuit of discovery. In popular culture too, Mars has become synonymous with science fiction wonderment. Amazing Stories Scifi magazine cover showcases an imaginative Martian cityscape straight out of our wildest dreams while UFO books continue to fuel speculation about possible encounters with beings from another world. Mars remains an alluring enigma waiting to be unraveled—a celestial body that continues to inspire artists and scientists alike. With each new mission and breakthroughs yet to come, it is only a matter of time before more secrets are revealed about this captivating neighbor in our solar system - forever known as "the martian.