Astrogeological Collection

Lunar surface, artwork
Lunar surface. Computer artwork of a view across the surface of the Moon towards Earth in the distance. The Moon has no atmosphere to scatter sunlight

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

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)

Saturns interior, artwork
Saturns interior. Computer artwork showing the interior structure of the planet Saturn. Usually, Saturn and Jupiter are known as gas giants, but they are not made entirely of gas

Jupiters interior, artwork
Jupiters interior. Cutaway computer artwork showing the interior structure of the planet Jupiter. Jupiter is the fifth planet from the Sun and the largest in the solar system

Mercurys interior, artwork
Mercurys interior. Computer artwork showing the interior structure of the planet Mercury. Until recently it was thought that Mercury had a solid core inside

Mars interior, artwork
Mars interior. Computer artwork showing the interior structure of the planet Mars. Current studies say its core consists primarily of iron with about 14-17% sulphur, and is about 1480 km in radius

Lunar crater, Apollo 15 photograph
Lunar crater. View of the flow structure on the rim and edge of the Tsiolkovsky crater in the highlands of the lunar farside

Mars Curiosity rover self-portrait C015 / 6514
Mars Curiosity rover self-portrait. Composite image of NASAs Curiosity rover at the Rocknest site on the surface of Mars, near the base of Mount Sharp (upper right)

Rocknest site, Mars, Curiosity images C015 / 6512
Rocknest site, Mars. Pair of images from the Mast Camera on NASAs Curiosity rover showing the Rocknest site on the Martian surface

Curiosity rover Martian soil analysis C015 / 6510
Curiosity rover Martian soil analysis. Results of the first X-ray diffraction analysis of Martian soil performed by the Chemistry and Mineralogy (CheMin) experiment on NASAs Curiosity rover

Et-Then rock, Mars, Curiosity image C015 / 6509
Et-Then rock. Close-up of a rock called Et-Then at the Rocknest site on the surface of Mars. Imaged by the Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI) on NASAs Curiosity Rover, during the missions 82nd sol

Rocknest site, Mars, Curiosity image C015 / 6506
Rocknest site, Mars. View of a wheel track mark from NASAs Curiosity rover in a ripple of windblown sand and dust at the Rocknest site on the surface of Mars

Rocknest site, Mars, Curiosity image C015 / 6505
Rocknest site, Mars. View of a patch of windblown sand and dust (right) on the surface of Mars, known as the Rocknest site

Bathurst Inlet, Mars, Curiosity image C015 / 6504
Bathurst Inlet. Close-up of a rock called Bathurst Inlet on the surface of Mars taken by the Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI) on NASAs Curiosity Rover

Martian soil, Curiosity image C015 / 6508
Martian soil. Image showing part of the small pit created in the Martian surface when NASAs Curiosity rover collected its second scoop of soil at a sandy patch called Rocknest

Curiosity rover collecting Martian soil C015 / 6507
Curiosity rover collecting Martian soil. View of a sample of Martian soil on the observation tray (round, upper right) of NASAs Curiosity rover

Bathurst Inlet, Mars, Curiosity image C015 / 6503
Bathurst Inlet. Close-up of a rock called Bathurst Inlet on the surface of Mars taken by the Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI) on NASAs Curiosity Rover

Endeavour Crater, Mars, rover photograph
Endeavour Crater. Mosaic image taken by the panoramic camera onboard NASAs Opportunity Rover, showing its own late-afternoon shadow on the surface of Mars, looking eastwards across Endeavour Crater

Mars topography, artwork C013 / 9938
Mars topography. Computer artwork based on satellite images, showing the surface of Mars. Seen here is the Hellas Basin (lower right) in Mars southern hemisphere

Mars topography, artwork C013 / 9939
Mars topography. Computer artwork based on satellite images, showing the surface of Mars. Seen here is the polar ice cap (white) of the Martian North Pole (Planum Boreum)

Mars topography, artwork C013 / 9937
Mars topography. Computer artwork based on satellite images, showing the surface of Mars. Seen here is the Martian South Pole (Planum Australe)

Mars topography, artwork C013 / 9936
Mars topography. Computer artwork based on satellite images, showing the surface of Mars. Seen here is the polar ice cap (white) of the Martian North Pole (Planum Boreum)

Mars exploration, artwork C013 / 8995
Mars exploration. Computer artwork of a US astronaut planting a flag in the Valles Marineris, Mars. The Valles Marineris is a canyon system over 4000 kilometres long

Canyon Diablo meteorite specimen C013 / 8976
Canyon Diablo meteorite specimen. Person holding a specimen from the Canyon Diablo meteorite. The Canyon Diablo meteorite impacted at Barringer Crater (Meteor Crater), Arizona, USA, around 50

Alien planetary system, artwork C013 / 8961
Alien planetary system. Computer artwork of a view across an Earth-like alien moon towards its brown dwarf gas giant planet in the background

Chondrite meteorite C013 / 7777
Chondrite meteorite. Meteorite GRO95505 that was found in the Grosvenor Mountains, Antarctica. The exterior of this ordinary chondrite is covered with black fractured fusion crust on most of its

Chondrite meteorite C013 / 7776
Chondrite meteorite. Meteorite that has been split open to reveal its internal structure. This is meteorite GRO95544 that was found in the Grosvenor Mountains, Antarctica

HED meteorites, light micrograph C013 / 7774
HED meteorites. Polarised light micrograph of thin sections of two HED (howardite, eucrite and diogenite) meteorites recovered from Antarctica, showing the crystalline structure

Frozen Mars, satellite image

Cerberus Fossae, Mars, satellite image

Antoniadi Crater, Mars, satellite image

Sand dunes on Mars, satellite image

Mercury, Mariner 10 spacecraft image
For more than 35 years the Mariner 10 photographs have been the only information about the surface structures and features of the Suns closest planet Mercury

Venus, synthetic aperture radar map
This Magellan Radar image of the Venus surafce in January 1991. The large 120 km structure is a socalled corona, the smaller features are called " pancakes" with a diameter of 35

Marss Gale Crater from space
NASAs next Mars rover, the Curiosity Rover, will land at the foot of a layered mountain inside the planets Gale Crater, caused by an asteroid impact millions of years ago

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"Exploring the Mysteries of Astrogeology: From Lunar Surfaces to Martian Landscapes" Delve into the captivating world of astrogeology as we embark on a journey through various celestial bodies, unraveling their hidden secrets and breathtaking beauty. Starting with the lunar surface, we are mesmerized by the Apollo 15 photograph capturing a lunar crater in all its glory. The rugged terrain tells tales of ancient impacts and volcanic activity that shaped Earth's closest neighbor. Moving further into space, our attention is drawn to Mars, where the enigmatic Jake Matijevic rock stands as a testament to the planet's intriguing geological history. The self-portrait taken by Mars Curiosity rover showcases its tireless exploration efforts amidst this barren yet fascinating landscape. Venturing deeper within Mars' red soil, we witness images from the Rocknest site captured by Curiosity rover. These snapshots offer glimpses into an alien environment rich in scientific potential and clues about Mars' past habitability. But it doesn't stop there – our imagination takes flight as we explore not only planetary surfaces but also their mysterious interiors. Through stunning artwork, we visualize Neptunes interior, shrouded in swirling storms and icy depths that hide countless wonders waiting to be discovered. Saturn's interior beckons us next with its majestic rings encircling a core of gas giants. As our minds wander through this ethereal realm depicted in artwork, we ponder over Saturn's complex dynamics and magnetic fields that shape its awe-inspiring appearance. Jupiter follows suit with another glimpse into its magnificent interior portrayed through artistic interpretation. Beholding swirling clouds of vibrant colors dancing across Jupiters atmosphere reminds us of nature's grandeur on an astronomical scale. Mercury surprises us with its own unique charm as artwork reveals insights into this tiny planet's intricate interior structure. Despite being so close to scorching temperatures near the Sun, Mercury holds secrets about how rocky planets form and evolve.