Planetary Science Collection (page 19)

Artists concept of a red giant over a hypothetical planet. A red giant star expels its first of many shells of gas into space

Illustration of a hypothetical idyllic landscape on a distant alien planet
Recent discoveries of what appear to be giant planets orbiting very close to distant stars inspired this image. Due to the close proximity to its own sun

Artists concept of how a martian motorhome might be realized. Providing transportation and housing for a crew of two to four human explorers, this pressurized rover would offer stability, visibility

Illustration of the giant extrasolar planet 70 Virginis b
Extrasolar planet 70 Virginis b presides over the hot and airless terrain of a hypothetical moon. While it is not known if 70 Virginis b has rings, it is certainly possible

Gullies at the Edge of Hale Crater, Mars

An astronaut on a barren planet
An astronaut surveys his situation after being marooned on a barren planet. The blackness of deep space is the background

The landscape of Titan, one of Saturns moons

A ringed gas giant is home to several worlds and worldlets. Hommage to 2001

Barycenter Diagram
Binary objects, such as the Earth and the moon or binary stars, orbit around a center of gravity that lies between them. This point is called the barycenter

A scene on a distant moon orbiting a gas giant in a trinary star system
This image depicts a scene on a distant moon orbiting a gas giant in a trinary star system. Simple, large plant-like organisms loom among the rocky seashore

Artists concept of a view across a pool of lava on the surface of Io, towards Jupiter
Artists concept of a dormant volcanic caldera as it re-awakens with a surge of new lava that breaks up and melts a frozen crust. A gibbous Jupiter hangs over the horizon

Artists concept of how an extraterrestrial civilization on an earth-like planet
This image suggests how an extraterrestrial civilization on an earth-like planet might reveal itself via artificial light sources

Saturn seen from the surface of its moon, Iapetus. Iapetus is divided into a bright hemisphere and a dark one. This is a scene on the dividing line

The sun seen from the surface of Mercury looms three times larger in the sky than it does from the Earth

Artists concept of Dawn spacecraft approaching the dwarf planet Ceres
In this image, the Dawn spacecrafts three xenon electrostatic ion thrusters can be seen emitting ionized xenons characteristic blue/magenta glow

Artists concept of an Earth-like planet rich in carbon and dry. Chances are low that life as we know it, which requires liquid water, would thrive under such barren conditions

Surface of Mercury
View of the surface of Mercury, taken in orbit from the MESSENGER spacecraft

A binary star system consisting of a red giant and a white dwarf, seen from a hypothetical planet

A ghostly coronal light reveals Mercurys rugged and inhospitable surface. High up in the dark sky the bright object at the two o clock position is the Earth

Panoramic mosaic of Mars showing a site called Rocknest. The center of the scene, looking eastward from Rocknest, includes the Point Lake area

Illustration of terraced terrain surrounding the north pole of Mars

Philae lander on surface of a comet with Rosetta probe above
Rosetta probe above and comet 67P Churyumov-Gerasimenko with Philae lander on surface

Massive Lei Gong rises in the distance over the Tratung Mountains
Massive Lei Gong rises in the distance, with 6 members of its extensive family of moons visible, over the Tratung Mountains in this view from the moon Zhun-Ti

An advanced race exploring the ancient relics of a martian civilization

Mars sample return mission, artwork C018 / 1982
Mars sample return mission. Artwork of an ascent vehicle launching from Mars as part of the proposed Mars sample return mission

MAVEN spacecraft in orbit, artwork C018 / 2265
MAVEN spacecraft. Artwork of the Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) spacecraft in orbit around Mars. The spacecraft launched on 18th November 2013

Mars sample return mission, artwork C018 / 1869
Mars sample return mission. Artwork of aeroshell-encased spacecraft approaching Mars as part of the proposed Mars sample return mission

Half Moon C018 / 1768
Half Moon. Optical image of a half Moon as seen from Germany

Earth from space, artwork C017 / 7227
Earth from space, computer artwork

Mars and Earth, artwork C017 / 7248
Mars and Earth. Computer artwork comparing the size of the planet Mars (small) with the Earth (large). Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and the second smallest planet in the Solar System

Uranus and Earth, artwork C017 / 7369
Uranus and Earth. Computer artwork comparing the size of the planet Uranus (large) with the Earth (small). Uranus is the seventh planet from the Sun. Its mass is roughly 14.5 times that of the Earth

Mars from space, artwork C017 / 7250
Mars from space, artwork, computer artwork. Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and the second smallest planet in the Solar System

Mercury from space, artwork C017 / 7334
Mercury from space, computer artwork. Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun, at a distance of 58 million kilometres. It has a diameter of 4879km, only a third that of the Earth

Earths atmosphere, artwork
Earths atmosphere. Computer artwork showing the different levels of the Earths atmosphere. From top to bottom these are: exosphere (600km), thermosphere (80km), mesosphere (50km), ozone layer

Cassini-Huygens probe, artwork C017 / 7209
Cassini-Huygens probe, computer artwork. The joint NASA-ESA Cassini-Huygens spacecraft was launched from Earth in 1997. It consists of two components the Cassini orbiter attached to the Huygens

Earth from space, artwork C017 / 7222
Earth from space, computer artwork

Mercury from space, artwork C017 / 7333
Mercury from space. Computer artwork of the planet Mercury (centre) with the Sun (upper left). Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun, at a distance of 58 million kilometres

Far side of the Moon C017 / 7229
Far side of the Moon. Image showing the surface features of the far side of the Moon. The far side of the Moon is the lunar hemisphere that is permanently turned away from the Earth

Earth topography, artwork C017 / 7228
Earth topography. Computer artwork based on satellite data, showing the topography of the Earth (altimetry and bathymetry)

Venuss internal structure, artwork
Venuss internal structure. Computer artwork showing the core (grey), mantle (orange) and crust (light orange-yellow) of Venus

Magnetosphere, artwork C017 / 0762
Magnetosphere. Computer artwork showing the shape of the Magnetosphere (blue) of an astronomical object. A magnetosphere is the area of space near an astronomical object in which charged particles

Moon structure, artwork C017 / 7340
Moon structure. Cutaway computer artwork showing the internal layers that make up the structure of the Moon. The Moon has a diameter of 3476 kilometres

Mercury and Earth, artwork C017 / 7336
Mercury and Earth. Computer artwork comparing the size of the planet Mercury (small) with the Earth (large). Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun, at a distance of 58 million kilometres

Neptunes interior, artwork
Neptunes interior. Computer artwork showing the interior structure of the planet Neptune. Internally, Neptune is divided into three major layers: a 5000 km-thick gaseous atmosphere (blue)

Zodiac constellations, artwork C017 / 0756
Constellations. Computer artwork showing the locations of the constellations that correspond to the signs of the zodiac. Clockwise from centre-left: scorpio, libra, virgo, leo, cancer, gemini

Earths orbit, artwork
Earths orbit. Computer artwork showing the Earth revolving around the Sun. The Earth takes around 365 days to complete a full orbit of the Sun

Satellites orbiting Earth, artwork C017 / 0776
Satellites orbiting Earth, computer artwork

Mars Viking orbiter, artwork C017 / 0763
Mars Viking orbiter. Computer artwork showing a Viking space probe in orbit around the planet Mars. The Viking program consisted of a pair of US space probes, Viking 1 and Viking 2, sent to Mars

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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.