Asteroid Belt Collection

Solar System, artwork
Solar System. Artwork of Earths solar system, showing the planets and other objects that orbit the Sun (upper right). The separations of the orbits are not shown to scale

Meteor shower over the Mississippi River, 1833
Remarkable meteor shower over the Mississippi River, 1833. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Solar system map from 1853
Historical map of the solar system, published in Germany in 1853. The main diagram shows the orbits of the first seven planets out to Uranus

An asteroid belt around the bright star Vega
This artists concept illustrates an asteroid belt around the bright star Vega

Artwork of the solar system
Solar system. Artwork of the solar system, showing the paths (blue lines) of the nine planets as they orbit around the Sun

Sun and its planets. Artwork of the eight planets of the solar system arrayed from left to right in their order from the Sun (far left). The size of the Sun and planets is to scale

Earth and Moon with dwarf planets. Scaled computer artwork of (from left) Earth, the Moon, Pluto and Ceres. The latter are two of the solar systems dwarf planets

Ceres, artwork
Ceres. Computer artwork, based on Hubble Space Telescope (HST) images, of the dwarf planet Ceres (1 Ceres) with the Sun in the distance. Ceres has a diameter of 950 kilometres

Artwork of the solar system with planetary orbits
Solar system. Artwork of the solar system, showing the paths (blue lines) of the nine planets as they orbit around the Sun

Dwarf planets Ceres, Pluto, and Eris
In this image, from left to right, are the dwarf planets Ceres, Pluto, and Eris. Eris was discovered in 2003 and is now the largest of the known dwarf planets

Solar System orbits, artwork C013 / 8987
Solar System orbits. Computer artwork of Earths solar system, showing the eight planets that orbit the Sun (yellow, centre)

Computer artwork showing planets of solar system
Solar system planets. Computer illustration of the planets of the solar system. The planets are (clockwise from upper left): Mercury, Mars, Neptune, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Earth and Venus

Asteroid belt, orbital diagram
Asteroid belt. Orbital diagram showing the Solar System out to the orbit of Jupiter, including the asteroid belt. The Sun (yellow) is at centre

Sun and planets, size comparison
Alien planetary system. Artwork of an extrasolar Earth-like planet (centre right) orbiting its parent star. Another planet (black dot) is seen transiting the star

Solar system and Nicolaus Copernicus, composite artwork. All eight planets are shown, plus Pluto, the asteroid belt and a comet

Dawn robotic spacecraft orbiting Ceres and Vesta, members of the asteroid belt, to study them in space

A stealth fighter en route to Hades, a ringed planet. The stealth fighter is leaving the cover of an asteroid field

Artists concept of the Dawn spacecraft entering orbit around Ceres
Artists concept of the Dawn spacecraft entering orbit around the dwarf planet Ceres. In late November 2015 Dawn will descend to its closest orbit around Ceres at a distance of about 230 miles

Orbits of Earth-Crossing Asteroids
A diagram of the asteroid belt with Earth-crossing asteroids labeled

A young star circled by debris

A ringed rocky planet has many asteroids in orbit

A planetary ring orbits around a blue planet
A planetary ring consisting of moons or moonlets orbit around a blue planet near a large star and blue nebula

Artists concept of the Dawn spacecraft in orbit around the large asteroid Vesta and the dwarf planet Ceres. The two bodies have very different properties from each other

An illustration of Makemake, a plutoid located in a region beyond Neptune
This illustration shows Makemake, a plutoid located in a region beyond Neptune that is populated with small Solar System bodies (often referred to as the transneptunian region)

The night sky from a hypothetical alien planet
This artists concept illustrates what the night sky might look like from a hypothetical alien planet in a star system with an asteroid belt 25 times as massive as the one in our own solar system

Artists concept of a distant hypothetical solar system
This artists concept depicts a distant hypothetical solar system, similar in age to our own. Looking inward from the systems outer fringes, a ring of dusty debris can be seen, and within it

Planetary system Epsilon Eridani
This artists conception shows the closest known planetary system to our own, called Epsilon Eridani. Observations from NASAs Spitzer Space Telescope show that the system hosts two asteroid belts

Artists concept of a supernova about to incinerate this planetary system

A diagram illustrating the extent of the Kuiper Belt and Oort Cloud

Artists concept of an asteroid field against a celestial background
Asteroid field with orbits hot and starry/nebula background Artists concept of an asteroid field against a celestial background

A starship passes by a planet with a ring of asteroids on its journey to a nearby nebula

Artists concept of the Dawn spacecraft as it approaches an encounter with Ceres
An artists depiction of the Dawn spacecraft as it approaches an encounter with Ceres. The satellite will investigate the two bright spots on the surface of the dwarf planet

Asteroid 243 Ida
This view of the asteroid 243 Ida is a mosaic of five image frames acquired by the Galileo spacecraft. Ida is the second asteroid ever encountered by a spacecraft

Artists concept of the Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer spacecraft
This artists concept shows the Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, or WISE spacecraft, in its orbit around Earth. In September of 2013

Indra, a fast spinning gas giant generating tremendous tidal forces
Artists concept of Indra, a fast spinning gas giant generating tremendous tidal forces, tearing its moons apart when they stray too close

Large rocks swirl around and form a planet in the cosmos
Rocks as big as mountains swirl around and form a planet in the cosmos

An asteroid field orbits near a planet and moon in the cosmos

A spacecraft passes by a blue planet with a ring of asteroids
Small asteroids swirl around a blue planet as a spacecraft passes by on its way to a colorful nebula

Artists concept of Jovian Trojans asteroids
Artists concept of Jovian Trojans, showing both the leading and trailing packs of Trojans in orbit with Jupiter. Jovian Trojans are asteroids that lap the sun in the same orbit as Jupiter

A massive asteroid belt in orbit around a star the same age and size as our Sun
This artists concept shows a massive asteroid belt in orbit around a star the same age and size as our Sun. Evidence for this possible belt was discovered by the Spitzer Space Telescope when it

Rings of Saturn

A Saturn-like planet hovers over a tranquil sea and Mons Klint cliffs, Denmark
A Saturn-like planet hovers over a tranquil sea and Mons Klint cliffs on a starry, misty night in Denmark

This illustration shows a group of asteroids and their orbits around the sun, compared to the planets. Unlike the orbits, the planets are not to scale

Artists concept of the dwarf planet Ceres in the main asteroid belt
Artists concept of the dwarf planet Ceres. In this image the artist is suggesting that Ceres, like all small bodies in the Solar System, is a rather sterile

Planet Saturn in outer space

The orbit of the binary Kuiper Belt object with the orbits of Pluto and Neptune
This illustration compares the orbit of the binary Kuiper Belt object, called 1998 WW31, with the orbits of Pluto and Neptune, the outermost solar system planets

Artists concept of a mining settlement on the double asteroid 90 Antiope
A birds eye view of a mining settlement on the double asteroid 90 Antiope, located in the main asteroid belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter

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The asteroid belt, a fascinating feature of our Solar System, has captivated astronomers and artists alike. From ancient depictions to modern computer-generated artwork, the asteroid belt continues to inspire awe and curiosity. In 1833, a meteor shower over the mighty Mississippi River mesmerized onlookers as streaks of light illuminated the night sky. This celestial event served as a reminder of the countless asteroids that populate the asteroid belt. A solar system map from 1853 showcased this unique region between Mars and Jupiter where thousands of asteroids reside. It highlighted their orbits and positions within our cosmic neighborhood. Artistic renditions often depict Earth and its Moon alongside dwarf planets like Ceres, emphasizing their relationship within the vastness of space. These illustrations remind us that even small celestial bodies play significant roles in shaping our understanding of the universe. The Sun takes center stage in many compositions featuring its planets orbiting around it harmoniously. Such visual representations allow us to appreciate how these planetary bodies coexist within our Solar System's grand design. One captivating artwork portrays an asteroid belt encircling Vega, a bright star located in another part of our galaxy. This imaginative depiction invites contemplation about similar formations beyond what we know about our own Solar System. From detailed renderings to abstract interpretations, various artworks have attempted to capture both scientific accuracy and artistic expression when portraying the wonders of our solar system. They serve as reminders that there is still much left for us to explore beyond what meets the eye. Computer-generated imagery offers yet another perspective on this intricate network of celestial objects by showcasing each planet's unique characteristics with stunning detail. These visuals bring science fiction-like visions into reality while deepening our appreciation for planetary diversity. As we gaze upon these artistic creations depicting solar systems past or imagined futures, we are reminded not only of humanity's relentless pursuit for knowledge but also how interconnected everything is - from tiny asteroids dancing among themselves in distant belts to giant gas giants dominating their orbits.