Astrogeology Collection

A gigantic scarp on the surface of Uranus moon, Miranda. It is the sheerest known cliff in the solar system. It may be 3 miles high

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

Saturn seen from the surface of its moon, Rhea. It is the largest of Saturns airless satellites. It was discovered in 1672 by Giovanni Cassini

Global mosaic of Mars. Visible in the center of this mosaic is the largest known chasm in the solar system, Valles Marineris

A lone astronaut looks up at the sun while exploring Mars. A rover trails behind

Panoramic view of Mars
February 27 to March 2, 2005 - This is the Spirit panoramic cameras Lookout panorama, acquired on the rovers 410th to 413th martian days, or sols (February 27 to March 2, 2005)

Layers of Cape Verde in Victoria Crater
September 28, 2006 - This view of Victoria crater is looking north from Duck Bay towards the dramatic promontory called Cape Verde

Illustration of Saturn and Earth to scale
Illustration showing Saturn (left) and Earth (right) to scale. Saturn is nine times the diameter of Earth. Saturn is the sixth planet from the Sun, Earth is the third

Water on Mars, conceptual image. Computer artwork showing frozen water ice under Mars surface

Artists concept of an astronaut falling towards a black hole in outer space. Gamma Rays erupt from the poles as a nearby nebula is pulled in

Neptune seen from its tiny, distant moon, Nereid

One of the planets orbiting 70 Virginis is a super-Jupiter, so close to the star that it is heated to a red heat

Ice spires on Jupiters large moon, Callisto
The ice spires of Jupiters moon Callisto were created when softer ice evaporated, leaving behind the harder cores

Artists concept of an impact crater on Jupiters moon Ganymede, with Jupiter
Artists concept of an impact crater on Ganymede, about 10 miles in diameter, dominates a scene otherwise defined by a dozen long ridges

The bright star Rigel eclipsed by a moon of a hypothetical planet
Rigel is one of the two brightest stars in the constellation Orion. It is a blue-white giant star. We see it here eclipsed by a moon of a hypothetical planet

Panoramic view of the plains of Meridiani on the planet Mars
Panoramic image of an area on Mars dubbed Rub al Khali, acquired by the Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity on the plains of Meridiani

Artists concept of planet Uranus. Uranus is the seventh planet in our solar system and has 27 moons and a vertical ring system

Artists concept of planet Neptune. Neptune is the eight planet in our solar system and has planetary rings and a great dark spot indicating a storm on its surface

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

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

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

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

Mars
June 5, 1998 - Center of the orthographic projection is at latitude 30 degrees N. longitude 270 degrees. The north polar residual ice cap of the Planum Boreum region

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

Phobos mission rocket releases spent propellant stage
Once the Phobos mission rocket acquires enough velocity to place it into a Mars-intercepting orbit it releases the empty propellant stage

Neptune and its rings against a starry background

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

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

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

Martian south polar ice, artwork
Martian south polar ice. Artwork of frozen carbon dioxide on Mars south pole in spring. During the spring and summer some of the carbon dioxide sublimates (transforms directly from solid to gas)

A gas giant rises in the distance over a massive slumbering volcano

Robots and other machines mining on a volcnaic planet
Robots and other machines mining on a volcnaic lava flowing alien planet

Artists concept of an alien planetary system. Far beyond our own solar system there are a likely billions of other planets orbiting stars like and unlike our own sun

A hypothetical view across a rocky and watery terrain on extrasolar planet Gliese 581 c
Hypothetical view from the surface of Gliese 581 c, its red dwarf host hangs low in the sky over a rocky and watery terrain

Mars
December 25, 2003 - This is how Mars appeared to the Mars Global Surveyor (MGS) Mars Orbiter Camera (MOC) wide angle system on December 25, 2003

An artists depiction of a ringed gas giant planet with six moons. The view is from the rocky surface of the farthest moon. A distant star illuminates the scene

A moon rises over a young world. Concept inspired by the ancient continent Gondwanaland

Artists depiction of the comet C / 2013 A1 making a close pass by Mars
An artists depiction of the comet C/2013 A1, also known as Siding Spring after the Australian Observatory that discovered the comet

False color mosaic of Greeley Haven on Mars
False color mosaic view of Greeley Haven taken from Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity. This scene shows the windswept vista northward (left) to northeastward (right)

A full moon rising behind a row of hilltop trees
An artists illustration of a full moon rising behind a row of hilltop trees with a star filled sky as background

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Astrogeology, the captivating study of celestial bodies and their geological features, takes us on a mesmerizing journey through our vast universe. As we delve into the mysteries of space exploration, we find ourselves standing on the lunar surface, gazing at its barren yet enchanting landscape. The artwork painted by nature itself leaves us in awe. Moving further outwards, we encounter a gigantic scarp etched onto Uranus' moon Miranda. Its sheer size reminds us of the immense forces shaping these distant worlds. From Rhea's surface, Saturn appears as a breathtaking spectacle; its majestic rings encircling the gas giant like an ethereal crown. We can only imagine what it would be like to witness this sight firsthand. A global mosaic of Mars reveals intricate details that have fascinated scientists for centuries. This red planet holds secrets waiting to be unraveled by future explorers. In solitude amidst Mars' desolate expanse, a lone astronaut gazes up at the sun with wonderment in their eyes. Their presence signifies humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and discovery. A panoramic view showcases Mars' rugged beauty - towering mountains and deep valleys stretching as far as the eye can see, and is an invitation to explore uncharted territories beyond our home planet. Layers upon layers unfold within Cape Verde in Victoria Crater on Mars - each one holding clues about the planet's ancient history and evolution over time. An illustration brings together Saturn and Earth to scale, emphasizing both their similarities and differences. It serves as a reminder that despite being light-years apart, these celestial bodies are part of a grand cosmic dance. The bright star Rigel momentarily disappears behind a moon orbiting an imaginary planet – reminding us that even in hypothetical scenarios, there is still so much left to discover beyond our current understanding. Conceptual images hint at water on Mars - raising hopes for potential signs of life beyond Earth's boundaries. These glimpses ignite our imagination and fuel our desire to explore further.