Asteroid Collection (page 11)

Copernicus crater on the Moon
19th century illustration of the Moons Copernicus crater, one of the largest annular mountains of the Moon, near the Carpathians

Canyon Diablo meteorite fragment
Meteorite of Canyon Diablo Crater, Coconino Country, Arizona near Winslow on Rote 66. Classification: Iron Octahedrite, coarse (1AB). Total weight was more than 30 tons, found in 1891

Meteorite fireball, historical artwork
Fireball observed on November 13, 1865

Meteorites, historical artwork
An iron meteorite, a cut through a Pallasite, an etched cut through an iron meteorite which shows Widmannstätten figures and a black meteor stone which shows an orientation

Campo del Cielo meteorite fragment. This is a fragment of an iron meteorite, a type of meteorite that originates from the core of protoplanets that were created

Near-Earth asteroid, artwork
Such Potential Hazardous Asteroids (PHAs) can end all life on Earth. A dangerous moment on Earth when an asteroid approaches our homwe planet unvisible in the day sky

Leonid meteor shower of 1833, artwork
Leonids of 1833 are a prolific meteor shower associated with the comet Temple-Tuttle. Leonids is a meteor stream left by the comet. The meteorites are moving fast with 72 km/sec

Meteorite explosion, historical artwork
Meteor Explosion over Quenggouk on December 27, 1857 which ended in a stone rain. Very special: 2 pieces, found in 1 mile distance fitted perfectly together

Alien planet and asteroid. Computer artwork of an asteroid heading towards an Earth-like alien planet. Any asteroid over 1 kilometre in diameter that impacted the planet would cause catastrophic

Spinosaurus witnessing a lunar impact. Computer artwork of a Spinosaurus dinosaur standing under a flash of light in the sky caused by a massive asteroid colliding with the Moon

Asteroid approaching the Moon, artwork. This asteroid is an example of a near-Earth object (NEO), an astronomical object whose orbit intersects with that of the Earth

Asteroid mining settlement, artwork
Asteroid mining settlement. Computer artwork of a hypothetical mining settlement on the binary asteroid 90 Antiope. This pair of asteroids orbits in the main part of the outer asteroid belt between

Earth, Pluto and the Moon, artwork
Asteroid Ceres and Earth. Computer artwork showing the comparative sizes of the Earth (left), Ceres (middle) and the Moon (right)

Asteroid, artwork
Asteroid. Computer artwork of an asteroid (bottom) and a ringed planet (upper left) orbiting a large star (centre). Asteroids are small rocky bodies left over after the formation of the solar system

Near-Earth objects, artwork
Near-Earth objects (NEOs). Computer artwork showing two asteroids orbiting very near the Earths atmosphere, with the moon at upper left

Ringed Earth-like planet, artwork
Ringed Earth-like planet and an asteroid (upper left), computer artwork. Earth-like planets capable of supporting life are found only in a stars habitable zone

Vulcanoid asteroid and Sun, artwork
Vulcanoid asteroid and Sun. Artwork of an asteroid that is circling the Sun within the orbit of the innermost planet Mercury

Asteroid approaching Earth, artwork
Asteroid approaching Earth. Computer artwork of an asteroid approaching Earths orbit

Asteroid in deep space, artwork
Asteroid in deep space. Computer artwork of an asteroid passing through an area of deep space

Earths cometary bombardment, artwork
Earths cometary bombardment. Artwork of Earth being bombarded with cometary fragments. On a populated Earth, such a bombardment would be catastrophic, but in the early history of the solar system

Asteroid near Mars, artwork
Asteroid near Mars, computer artwork. Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun. It is scarred by around 43, 000 impact craters that have a diameter of over 5 kilometres

Asteroid impact on Mars, artwork
Asteroid impact on Mars, computer artwork. Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun. It is scarred by around 43, 000 impact craters that have a diameter of over 5 kilometres

Impact on an asteroid, artwork
Impact on an asteroid, computer artwork. Asteroids are large rocks left over after the solar system formed. Here, a smaller meteoroid is impacting the surface of the asteroid (lower right)

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"Asteroid: Exploring the Mysteries of our Solar System Through Artwork" Delve into the captivating world of asteroids, celestial bodies that have fascinated humanity for centuries. From ancient depictions to modern scientific discoveries, these enigmatic objects hold a wealth of knowledge about our Solar System. In 1823, C017 / 8061 unveiled stunning artwork showcasing the intricate epicycles of Mercury and Venus, shedding light on their orbits within our cosmic neighborhood. This masterpiece paved the way for further exploration and understanding. Throughout history, great minds like Ptolemy, Copernicus, and Tycho presented contrasting models – Geocentric and Heliocentric – shaping our perception of the Solar System's arrangement. Their theories ignited debates that continue to shape astronomical research today. The mesmerizing meteor shower over Mississippi River in 1833 left observers awestruck as countless shooting stars painted the night sky with their ethereal glow. A reminder of nature's grandeur and its ability to captivate us all. Comprising various planets such as Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn among others; each planet plays a unique role in maintaining balance within this vast cosmic dance orchestrated by gravity's invisible hand. Witness Chiron passing near Saturn - an extraordinary event where two celestial bodies momentarily converge in space - reminding us how interconnected everything is within our galactic home. Earth and Moon share their orbit with dwarf planets like Pluto and Eris - tiny yet significant entities that add depth to our understanding of planetary systems beyond traditional boundaries. Even humor found its place amidst scientific discussions when Punch magazine featured a whimsical cartoon depicting dinosaurs encountering a comet in 1861. An amusing take on astronomy capturing society's fascination with both science and entertainment during those times. Venturing further into space reveals an asteroid belt encircling Vega – a bright star illuminating distant corners of our galaxy. These rocky remnants offer insights into planetary formation processes still shrouded in mystery.