Planetary Science Collection (page 11)

Artists concept of NASAs Curiosity rover touching down onto the Martian surface
Artists concept illustrating the moment that NASAs Curiosity rover touches down onto the Martian surface. In this scene, Curiosity is touching down onto the surface

Artists concept of humans exploring the surface of an asteroid

A moon rises above a stormy gas giant planet
An artists depiction of a stormy gas giant planet with a lone moon coming over the horizon. A star above illuminates the scene as a distant star appears over the moon

Artists concept of lightning in Venus clouds
Lightning has been observed in Venus clouds, however it is not known if lightning strikes the surface as well. If it did, it would be one more infernal element in a nightmare world

Illustration depicting part of Mars at the boundary between darkness and daylight
Digitally generated image depicting part of Mars at the boundary between darkness and daylight, with an area including Gale Crater, beginning to catch morning light. Northward is to the left

An artists illustration of the Cygnus X-1 system. Cygnus X-1 is a so-called stellar-mass black hole, a class of black holes that comes from the collapse of a massive star

A 1950s style scene showing a rocketship on a red planet
A 1950s style scene showing a rocketship from Earth on the surface of a Red Planet that could be Mars

Close-up of Saturn and its planetary rings

Mars
Twelve orbits a day provide the Mars Global Surveyor MOC wide angle cameras a global snapshot of weather patterns across the planet

Simulated view of Mars
December 17, 2003 - This simulated view shows Mars as it might have appeared during the height of a possible ice age in geologically recent time

Artists concept of Kepler 444. It is currently the oldest known planetary system in our galaxy. All five planets are smaller than Earth

Global Color View of Mars
June 8, 1998 - Global Color View of Mars. The orthographic view shown here is centered at 20 degrees latitude and 60 degrees longitude

Artists concept of a martian rover. The rover featured in this image, as seen from the rear, includes wing-like solar voltaic panels suspended above the chassis to supplement its electrical needs

Flying life forms grace the crimson skies of the earth-like extrasolar planet Gliese
Flying life forms grace the crimson skies of the potentially earth-like extrasolar planet Gliese 581 c. The red dwarf star Gliese 581 rests on the horizon, presiding over a liquid water sea

Artist concept of NASAs Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution mission
An artist concept of NASAs Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) mission

Exoplanet Discovery Technique Diagram
Diagram illustrating how extrasolar planets can be discovered by the dimming of a stars light as the planet passes in front of it

Uranus seen from the surface of its moon, Ariel. Ariel is one of Uranus largest moons. Its surface is criss-crossed with canyon-like trenches

Artists concept of Neptune
Artists concept showing how Neptune might look from a position in space above the plane of its rings. Like Uranus, Neptune is a gas giant

Panoramic view of Amargosa Valley on planet Mars
This image from NASAs Mars Curiosity rover shows the Amargosa Valley on the slopes leading up to Mount Sharp on Mars. The rover is headed toward the Pahrump Hills outcrop, seen above the scale bar

Part of the floor of a large impact crater in the southern highlands on Mars
View taken from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter showing part of the floor of a large impact crater in the southern highlands on Mars, north of the giant Hellas impact basin

Mars moon Phobos
Phobos, the larger of Mars two moons, is a cratered, asteroid-like object in this stunning color image from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter

A lake of liquid methane on Saturns giant moon, Titan

Comet over Endeavour Crater
The comet of 2014 makes a close approach to Mars and puts on a spectacular show for the Opportunity Mars Exploration Rover

Artists concept of an Earth-sized planet passing in front of a sun-like star to show how part of the light from the star is blocked

Global Views of Mars in late Northern Summer
April 23, 2002 - Global Views of Mars in late Northern Summer. Mars Global Surveyor (MGS) orbits around the red planet 12 times a day. Each orbit goes from pole to pole

2014 Comet over Aromatum, Mars
NASAs Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has a ringside seat as the 2014 comet passes very close to Mars

Panorama of a landscape on Venus at 700 degress Fahrenheit

Artists concept of a scene from the book, Absolution Gap
Artists concept of a scene from the climax of the book, Absolution Gap, the last book of the Revelation Space trilogy by Alastair Reynolds

Artists concept from atop Olympus Mons on the planet Mars
Olympus Mons is one of the highest volcanoes on Mars. In this view we are near the rim of the shield wall, about three miles above the plains beyond

Artists concept of an ascent vehicle leaving Mars
This artists concept of a proposed Mars sample return mission portrays the launch of an ascent vehicle. The solar panels in the foreground are part of a rover

Uranus seen from the surface of its moon, Cordelia

Astronauts explore the tumultuous surface of a comet
In the near future, humans will explore the tumultuous surface of a comet

Artists concept of Saturn and its moon Titan
Artists concept of how Saturn and Titan might look from a position in orbit around Titan. While in reality Saturn is vastly larger than Titan

Artists concept of Neptune as seen from its largest moon Triton
A full Neptune washes Tritons frozen surface with an indigo light, the only source of illumination on this now Tritons dark side

Artists concept of a distant red planet orbiting its Sun. This alien world shows definite signs of water, and therefore maybe life itself

Concept for Mars Volcanic Emission Life Scout
December 21, 2004 - This artists rendition depicts a concept for a Mars orbiter that would scrutinize the martian atmosphere for chemical traces of life or environments supportive of life that might

A robotic probe drills into the surface of an asteroid as a meteorite strikes nearby
An unmanned robotic probe drills into the surface of an asteroid as a meteorite strikes nearby creating a plume of super-heated plasma and dust

Illustration of a blimp towing a sensor through liquid ethane on Titan
A manned blimp tows a sensor through one of Titans many bodies of liquid ethane in search of new discoveries. A blimp would be an efficient form of transportation given Titans combination of high

Artists concept of a view across the surface of Themisto towards Jupiter and its moons. This is how Jupiter and its Galilean satellites may appear from the surface of Jupiters tiny moon Themisto

Illustration of the surface of the massive Asgard impact basin on Jupiters moon
Dozens of knobby spires rise into the airless void to twice the height of the Statue of Liberty. Over the eons the dirty ice in the spires has slowly eroded

Artists concept showing how the surface of Earth appeared during the Hadean eon
Artists concept showing how the surface of the Earth may have appeared beneath its clouds about 500 million years after its birth, also known as the Hadean eon

Artists concept of a spacecraft orbiting Mars
This artists concept of a proposed Mars sample return mission portrays the capture of a collection of Martian samples by a spacecraft orbiting Mars

Artists depiction of a gas giant planet surrounded by three moons. The view is from the largest and farthest moon in the group

Cosmic landscape on another world

High altitude clouds of water ice crystals on the planet Mars. The perspective is from an altitude of 30 miles and about 50A from the south pole

Artists concept of a robotic probe exploring a frigid ethane lake on Titan
A robotic probe explores a frigid ethane lake on Titan. This probe carries its own light source as the surface of Titan is only 0.1 percent as bright as the Earth s

Artists illustration of an Extrasolar Planet Orbiting Star HR 8799

Artists concept of Mars Odyssey

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Planetary science, a captivating field that unveils the wonders of our vast universe. It reminds us of our insignificance in the grand scheme of things, as Carl Sagan eloquently put it with his iconic phrase "Pale Blue Dot. " Voyager 1's mesmerizing Earthrise photograph and breathtaking artwork transport us to a realm where we witness the beauty and fragility of our home. As we delve deeper into the Solar System, each planet reveals its unique charm. From the colossal gas giants to the small rocky worlds, their diversity astounds us. Artwork showcasing this celestial dance allows us to envision ourselves among these distant neighbors. Voyager 2's image of Neptune captivates our imagination with its vibrant blue hue and mysterious atmosphere. New Horizons' snapshot of Jupiter and its moon Io showcases an otherworldly ballet unfolding before our eyes. The Curiosity rover traverses Mars' rugged terrain, leaving no stone unturned in its quest for knowledge. Spirit rover's image captures a Martian landscape that echoes both desolation and untapped potential. Beyond our own Solar System lies countless marvels awaiting exploration. The Crab Nebula stands as a testament to nature's ability to create awe-inspiring spectacles on unimaginable scales. And then there is that magical moment when we see Earth’s Moon rising over the horizon from space—a sight so profound it evokes feelings of unity and humility within us all. In this ever-evolving field, planetary science continues to unravel mysteries while igniting curiosity within humanity. With every discovery made, we inch closer towards understanding not only our place in space but also what lies beyond—beckoning explorers yet unborn to embark on new cosmic adventures.