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Argyre crater, Mars, computer artwork
Argyre crater. Computer artwork of the surface of Mars, showing the Argyre impact basin (large area, centre) and the Galle crater, which lies on its eastern rim at upper right

Mars. Artwork of the planet Mars seen from space. Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun, and it is a rocky desert world. Its diameter is around half Earth s

Lunar crater, Apollo 17 photograph
Lunar crater. Apollo 17 orbital photograph showing the large crater Sarabhai (formerly called Bessel A, left), located in the Mare Serenitatis ( sea of serenity ) region of the Moon

Lunar landscape, Apollo 11 photograph
Lunar landscape, Apollo 11 orbital photograph. NASAs Apollo 11 was the first mission to put a man on the Moon, in July 1969

Far side of the Moon, Apollo 11 orbital photograph. NASAs Apollo 11 was the first mission to put a man on the Moon, in July 1969

Apollo 13 planned landing site on Moon
Apollo 13 planned landing site in the Fra Mauro area on the Moon. The Fra Mauro area is a flat, vast highland centred at 17 degrees and 36 minutes west longitude and 3 degrees

Surface of Mercury. Computer artwork of an asteroid impact crater on the surface of the planet Mercury. The Sun (upper right) and Earth (blue, left of Sun) are seen in the sky

Moons crater, historical artwork
Moons crater. Historical artwork of a crater on the moon as drawn by Eratosthenes. Eratosthenes of Cyrene (circa 276

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

The moon from space. View from a fictional spacecraft flying west of the full Moon, over the Ocean of Storms (Oceanus Procellarum) and Mare Imbrium above

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

The Moon from space, artwork
The Moon from space. Annotated artwork of the surface of the moon based on data obtained by unmanned US space probes. The Ptolemaeus crater can be seen at far left

The Moon from space, artwork
The Moon from space. Artwork of the surface of the moon based on data obtained by unmanned US space probes. The Ptolemaeus crater can be seen at far left

Lunar map. Map showing the near and far side of the Moon based on data obtained by unmanned US space probes that orbited the Moon in the early 21st Century

Lunar craters, 1866 artwork. These craters on the Moon, which include the Archimedes crater, were observed and drawn by the US astronomer Henry Draper (1837-1882)

Earthlike alien planet, artwork
Earthlike alien planet. Artwork of the view from above the surface of a moon orbiting an Earthlike alien planet (upper right)

Earthlike planet in Orion Nebula, artwork. A small moon is at upper left, and the surface of another moon is at lower left

Phobos, Martian moon, satellite image
Phobos. First ever image of Phobos, taken by NASAs Mariner 9 space orbiter in 1971. Phobos, the larger of the two Martian moons, is irregular in shape, measuring 19x21x27 kilometres

Bodes Moon drawings of 1792. These drawings were made by the German astronomer Johann Elert Bode (1747-1826), and are labelled in German

Mercury map, 1977. Part of the cratered surface of Mercury as shown in a 1977 map issued for NASA by the National Geological Survey in the USA

Jupiters moon Ganymede
Ganymede. Natural colour Galileo Orbiter image of Jupiters largest moon Ganymede. The darker areas are heavily cratered older regions, while lighter areas are younger, tectonically deformed regions

Upsilon Andromedae planetary system
In 1999 the scientists Marcy, Butler and Fischer announced the detection of the first planetary system around a normal star beyond our Sun

Lunar map, 1822
The Moon was the main object observed by the early telescope research. And the main questions were - is ther life, and what created the ringed mountains

Double star sunset on an alien planet with a large mooon (upper right), computer artwork. A double star system arises when two stars revolve around each other under their mutual gravitation

Schiaparelli Crater, artwork
Schiaparelli Crater. Artwork of a view from space of a large impact crater (centre left) on Mars, named after the Italian astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli (1835-1910)

View of Mars from an orbiting spacecraft, artwork. This is a view of Argyre Planitia, an impact basin and plain in the southern highlands of Mars

Prehistoric Schiaparelli Crater, artwork
Prehistoric Schiaparelli Crater. Artwork of an aerial view of this large impact crater as it may have appeared around one billion years ago

Mars, artwork. Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun, and it is a rocky desert world. It orbits the Sun in around 689 days at an average distance of around 227 million kilometres

Callisto spires, artwork
Callisto spires. Computer artwork based on images from NASAs Galileo spacecraft of the surface of the massive Asgard impact basin of Callisto, one of Jupiters satellites

Extrasolar planet and moon, artwork
Extrasolar planet and moon. Artwork of a cratered and barren extrasolar planet (left) and its moon (lower right) near a globular star cluster (upper right)

Terra Sirenum region, Mars, coloured satellite image. This region, in the southern hemisphere, is heavily cratered. Spectrometer analysis of the rocks show the presence of ancient

Moon and stars, artwork
Moon and stars, computer artwork. The Moon is a heavily cratered, barren, airless and rocky astronomical body that orbits the Earth (not seen) at a distance of 385, 000 kilometres

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

Schiaparelli crater, Mars, artwork
Schiaparelli crater, Mars. Computer artwork of the impact crater (upper centre) named after the Italian astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli (1835-1910)

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"Cratered: Exploring Celestial Landscapes and Beyond" Embark on a visual journey through the cosmos as we delve into the captivating world of craters. From the Apollo spacecraft's historic landing on the Moon to mesmerizing artwork depicting these lunar landscapes, our fascination with cratered terrains knows no bounds. Venturing beyond Earth's satellite, we uncover the mysterious far side of the Moon, where hidden wonders await. Mars, another celestial neighbor adorned with countless craters, unveils its rugged beauty as rovers traverse its rusty surface in search of answers. Saturn's moon Dione captivates us with an ethereal allure captured by Cassini's lens—a testament to nature's artistic prowess. A waxing gibbous Moon enchants us even further when computer enhancements bring out intricate details that often go unnoticed. The International Space Station (ISS) orbits above while casting its gaze upon Earth's faithful companion—the Moon—revealing stunning perspectives like never before. Transporting ourselves back in time, a lunar map from 1854 reminds us of humanity's enduring curiosity about our nearest celestial partner. Zond 3 grants us a glimpse at the Moon’s surface from yet another vantage point—an image that sparks wonder and awe within our hearts. Composite images featuring Sputnik 1 satellite remind us of humankind’s first steps into space exploration and how it paved the way for future discoveries. But let us not forget Venus—the enigmatic planet veiled in thick clouds—where probes have dared to venture amidst treacherous conditions. Through breathtaking artwork, we envision what lies beneath those layers and imagine what secrets they may hold. In this cosmic odyssey filled with craters aplenty, we are reminded of both our insignificance and boundless potential as we continue unraveling mysteries across vast expanses of space.