Planetary Science Collection (#8)

Far side of the moon. Simulation based on the first images taken of the far side of the moon by the Soviet Luna 3 space probe

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Artists concept of an alien planet. If life is plentiful in the universe, there are likely inhabited planets that are part of multiple star systems

Artists concept of Uranus and its rings
Artists concept showing how Uranus might look from a position in space several hundred thousand miles above its south pole

Artists concept of the Kepler-11 planetary system
Kepler 11 has been discovered to host a solar system of at least six planets with comparable sizes to the Earth. This high number makes the solar system unique among the ones discovered so far

Pluto may have springs of liquid oxygen on its frozen surface

astronauts explore a barren moon on a rover
A team of astronauts exploring a barren moon on a rover. The moons water-covered parent planet rises over the horizon

An astronaut surveys his situation on a barren and rocky moon
An astronaut surveys his situation after being marooned on a barren and rocky moon. An alien, and water covered planet, shines in the background

Phobos orbits so close to Mars that the planet would fill the little moons sky

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

Map of Jupiters moon Lo
April 2, 2007 - Lo is the most volcanically active body in the Solar System. Volcanoes erupt massive volumes of silicate lava, sulphur and sulphur dioxide, constantly changing Ios appearance

The sun seen from a molten earth 3 billion years from now
Billions of years from now, the Sun will expand into a red giant star, baking our planet in the process

Artists concept of the formation of rocky bodies in the solar system
Artist rendition of the formation of rocky bodies in the solar system, how they form and differentiate and evolve into terrestrial planets

An astronaut making contact with an alien being on an extraterrestrial planet
An astronaut making contact with an alien being on a planet whose atmosphere and environment is similar to that of Earth

Mars
February 5, 2003 - This mosaic of Mars is a compilation of images captured by the Viking Orbiter 1. The center of the scene shows the entire Valles Marineris canyon system, over 3

Saturns moon, Tethys, is split by an enormous valley called Ithaca Chasma

Artists concept of a blue-white gas giant planet

Eruption of an ice volcano on the surface of Neptunes moon Triton
There is evidence that the south pole of Neptunes satellite Triton is host to dozens of ice volcanoes, or geysers. One such eruption was observed to shoot a towering jet of material to a height of

A spring sunrise over the surface of Mars south pole
A spring sunrise reveals a bizarre landscape unlike any other in the Solar System. Frozen carbon dioxide and water ice form long, meandering troughs over Mars south pole

Artists concept of Saturn as seen from the surface of its moon Iapetus. Saturn dominates Iapetus velvet black sky framed by three inner moons. Left to right are Tethys, Rhea and Dione

Saturn and Enceladus as seen from the moon Tethys. Enceladus is ejecting water from its south pole, hence the glow around it

Neptune and its rings against a starry background

Artists depiction of Kepler 22b, a planet within the habitable zone of a type G star about 600 light years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus

Artists concept of the Valles Marineris canyons on Mars
Artists concept showing how the Valles Marineris canyons may appear shortly after sunrise from an altitude of 35 miles. The view is from a position over the center of the trough system looking east

Heavily cratered highlands on the surface of Mars
Unlike the rolling volcanic plains of the north, the southern half of Mars is dominated by older, heavily cratered highlands

Artists concept of the northwest side of the Olympus Mons volcano on Mars
The northwest side of Olympus Mons 20, 000 foot scarps cast long shadows into the water mist and dust-filled atmosphere over the plains of the Tharsis Bulge

Artists concept of the surface of Venus. A visit to Venus surface would reveal a wasteland of vast proportions. While Venus is nearly as large as the Earth

Horsehead Nebula; Looking like an apparition rising from whitecaps of interstellar foam
Looking like an apparition rising from whitecaps of interstellar foam, the iconic Horsehead Nebula has graced astronomy books ever since its discovery more than a century ago

Saturn with rings at widest angle to Earth

Supernova remnant combined X-ray

Star cluster

Voyager 2 and Uranus, artwork C017 / 7378
Voyager 2 and Uranus. Computer artwork of the Voyager 2 spacecraft approaching the planet Uranus. Voyager 2 is a space probe launched by NASA on 20th August 1977 to study the outer Solar System

Mars base, artwork C018 / 8567
Mars base. Artwork of a base (left) on Mars. A manned base on Mars could be constructed from prefabricated sections brought from Earth or from materials manufactured using resources found on Mars

Uranus and Neptune, artwork C017 / 0781
Uranus and Neptune. Computer artwork of the planets Uranus (right) and Neptune (left), showing their ring systems. Neptune is the eighth planet from the Sun and the third-largest (by mass)

Neptune and Earth, artwork C017 / 7345
Neptune and Earth. Computer artwork comparing the size of the planet Neptune (large) with the Earth (small). Neptune is the eighth and farthest planet from the Sun

Surface of Venus and probe, artwork
Surface of Venus and balloon probe, artwork. The surface of Venus is the hottest planetary surface in the solar system, with temperatures of nearly 500 degrees Celsius

Moon passing in front of Jupiter. View of the occultation of Jupiter (small, bright, upper centre) by the Moon (large, lower centre)

Alien landscape and moons, artwork C016 / 6350
Alien landscape and moons. Artwork of the view from an alien planet, with two moons in the sky. Such extrasolar planets are detected by a variety of methods

Gibbous Moon, artwork
Gibbous Moon, computer artwork. The Moon is said to be gibbous when it is more than half full

1874 Transit of Venus chart, ingress 1 (exterior contact). This transit took place on 8-9 December 1874. Such transits (where Venus passes across the Sun as seen from the Earth) are rare

Solar system planets and Sun, artwork. The Sun is at right. The four rocky planets of the inner solar system are at upper right, from right: Mercury, Venus, Mars, and Earth

Valles Marineris, Mars, artwork
Valles Marineris. Artwork of an aerial view of Valles Marineris (Mariner Valleys), a massive system of canyons near the equator on Mars. The Sun is at upper left, and North is towards upper right

Jake Matijevic rock, Mars C015 / 6513
Jake Matijevic rock. Close-up of a rock called Jake Matijevic on the surface of Mars. Imaged by Curiositys Mast Camera on 21st September 2012, during the missions 46th sol, or Martian day

Water on Mars, artwork C013 / 8996
Water on Mars. Computer artwork of a liquid water lake on the surface of Mars, at least 3 billion years ago. The surface environment of ancient Mars was different to that of today

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)

Eris and Dysnomia. Artwork of the dwarf planet Eris, seen from its moon Dysnomia (lower right). Eris was formerly called 2003 UB313, and was nicknamed Xena by its discoverers

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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.