Meteoroid Collection

The Milky Way with an aurora, a meteor and lightning, Miramar, Argentina

The ring of debris that may orbit Saturns second-largest moon, Rhea
This artists concept depicts the ring of debris that may orbit Saturns second-largest moon, Rhea. The suggested disk of solid material is exaggerated in density here for clarity

A stealth fighter en route to Hades, a ringed planet. The stealth fighter is leaving the cover of an asteroid field

An artists impression of a one-half-mile-diameter Kuiper Belt Object
This is an artists impression of a one-half-mile-diameter Kuiper Belt Object that was detected by the Hubble Space Telescope

A young star circled by debris

A bolide from the Geminids meteor shower above a setting moon in Mercedes, Argentina
A bolide from the Geminids meteor shower above the setting moon in Mercedes, Argentina

A robotic probe drills into the surface of an asteroid as a meteorite strikes nearby
An unmanned robotic probe drills into the surface of an asteroid as a meteorite strikes nearby creating a plume of super-heated plasma and dust

Close-up view of the Mars meteorite known as Oilean Ruaidh
Close-up view of a meteorite on Mars known as Oilean Ruaidh, taken by the Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity. The science team used two tools on Opportunitys arm

The Bolivian Amazon
September 13, 2002 - An 8-kilometer (5-mile) wide crater of possible impact origin is shown in this view of an isolated part of the Bolivian Amazon from the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission

A faraway solar system where planets and asteroids circle around two suns
This artists illustration depicts a faraway solar system like our own, except for one big difference. Planets and asteroids circle around not one, but two suns

Space scene inspired by the novels of Stephen Baxter

The Geminids meteor shower streaks across the clear sky above Yunnan province of China. This image is a composite result of wide-angle photo sequence taken from 3 hours before dwan on December 14

Image of an asteroid

A green planet surrounded by several larger and smaller moons

Galileo spacecraft discovering asteroid 243 Ida and its moon, Dactyl
Galileo spacecraft discovering the first asteroid moon, Dactyl, orbiting the asteroid 243 Ida in the universe. It was the first time a moon was discovered orbiting an asteroid

Artists concept of a distant hypothetical solar system
This artists concept depicts a distant hypothetical solar system, similar in age to our own. Looking inward from the systems outer fringes, a ring of dusty debris can be seen, and within it

Astronaut exploring an asteroid in outer space

A meteor crossing the Milky Way, Miramar, Argentina
A fragmenting meteor crossing the Milky Way at dawn, Miramar, Argentina

Planetary system Epsilon Eridani
This artists conception shows the closest known planetary system to our own, called Epsilon Eridani. Observations from NASAs Spitzer Space Telescope show that the system hosts two asteroid belts

Artists concept of a supernova about to incinerate this planetary system

Illustration of an asteroid in outer space

Artists concept of an asteroid field against a celestial background
Asteroid field with orbits hot and starry/nebula background Artists concept of an asteroid field against a celestial background

View of the universe and planets as seen from a distant moon

A view of two moons and meteroites from a passenger aircraft window

The impact of an asteroid or comet in the Sahara Desert
November 29, 2005 - The impact of an asteroid or comet several hundred million years ago, according to scientists, left scars in the landscape that are still visible in this International Space

An asteroid hits a moon near to this planet out in the cosmos

Asteroid 243 Ida
This view of the asteroid 243 Ida is a mosaic of five image frames acquired by the Galileo spacecraft. Ida is the second asteroid ever encountered by a spacecraft

Venus
September 23, 1996 - This global view of the surface of Venus is centered at 90 degrees east longitude. Magellan synthetic aperture radar mosaics from the three eight-month cycles of Magellan radar

Artists concept of the Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer spacecraft
This artists concept shows the Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, or WISE spacecraft, in its orbit around Earth. In September of 2013

Large rocks swirl around and form a planet in the cosmos
Rocks as big as mountains swirl around and form a planet in the cosmos

Rocky asteroids are caught in the ring system surrounding this planet

Spider Crater, Western Australia
The Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER) on the Terra satellite captured this image of Spider Crater sprawled across the arid landscape of western Australias

Artists depiction of a large meteor entering Earths atmosphere
An artists depiction of a large meteor entering Earths atmosphere and about to impact in a mountainous area

A bright sporadic meteor in the patagonic skies of Somuncura, Argentina
A bright sporadic meteor crossing Orion in the dark patagonic skies of Somuncura, Argentina

Artists concept of Deep Impacts Encounter with Comet Tempel 1

Uranus and most of its nine major rings along with the distant Sun and an inner satellite
Most of the nine major rings of Uranus can be seen in this back-lit painting of Uranus. At far right the distant sun can be seen

A meteor flys past a space station as three flying saucers come in for a landing
A meteor goes flying past a space station as three flying saucers come in for a landing

Quadrantid Meteor Shower, Milky Way and Aurora
January 3, 2009 - Quadrantid Meteor Shower, Milky Way and Aurora, Bow Valley, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada

Tenoumer Crater in Mauritania
January 24, 2008 - Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER) on the Terra satellite captured this image of Tenoumer Crater in Mauritania

A massive asteroid belt in orbit around a star the same age and size as our Sun
This artists concept shows a massive asteroid belt in orbit around a star the same age and size as our Sun. Evidence for this possible belt was discovered by the Spitzer Space Telescope when it

A laser anti-asteroid defense system built on an extraterrestrial world

Delicate green crystals sprinkled throughout the core of a pair of colliding galaxies
This artists concept shows delicate green crystals sprinkled throughout the core of a pair of colliding galaxies. The white spots represent a thriving population of stars of all sizes and ages

An eye-shaped nebula and ring of glowing debris around a planetary system
An eye-shaped nebula, the remains of a star forming molecular cloud that is being torn apart by the supergiant at its center

Large grey meteorite in the universe full of stars

A young, hypothetical planet around a cool star
This artists conception shows a young, hypothetical planet around a cool star. A soupy mix of potentially life-forming chemicals can be seen pooling around the base of the jagged rocks

Muonionalusta meteorite, micrograph
Dark field micrograph of the surfcace of the iron fine octahedrite type meteorite Muonionalusta, found in Sweden. The Widmanstatten pattern of lines on the newly-cut surface are produced by the edges

Chebarkul meteorite, light micrograph C015 / 2863
Chebarkul meteorite fragment seen through a microscope in polarised light. This research is being carried out at the Vernadsky Institute, Moscow, Russia

Chebarkul meteorite fragments research C015 / 2856
Chebarkul meteorite fragments research. Fragments of the Chebarkul meteorite being examined in a laboratory at the nanomaterials and nanotechnologies centre at the Ural Federal University

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"Exploring the Mysteries of the Universe: Captivating Meteoroid Encounters" Witnessing the celestial dance, as the Milky Way illuminates with a mesmerizing aurora while a shooting meteor and lightning create an enchanting spectacle. Brace yourselves for impact. An artist's depiction portrays a colossal asteroid hurtling towards Earth on a collision course, reminding us of our fragile existence in this vast universe. Saturn's second-largest moon, Rhea, unveils its hidden secret—a captivating ring of debris encircling its ethereal beauty like a cosmic halo. Embarking on an otherworldly journey to Hades, a ringed planet shrouded in mystery, as a stealth fighter navigates through the depths of space. A chilling vision unfolds before our eyes—an apocalyptic illustration portraying Earth exploding from within, serving as a stark reminder of nature's immense power and unpredictability. Against the backdrop of our beloved blue planet lies an awe-inspiring sight—a formidable asteroid positioned prominently in front, showcasing both its magnificence and potential threat. Glimpsing into the distant reaches of space reveals an artist's impression capturing the grandeur of one-half-mile-diameter Kuiper Belt Object—unveiling secrets yet to be discovered. A young star finds itself surrounded by swirling debris—a testament to creation unfolding amidst chaos—painting an exquisite picture against the canvas of deep space. The night sky comes alive with brilliance during Argentina's Geminids meteor shower; behold as bolides streak across above a setting moon in Mercedes—an unforgettable celestial symphony. Lost amidst infinite darkness floats an asteroid—an enigmatic wanderer silently traversing through space—reminding us that we are not alone in this vast cosmic expanse. In far-off horizons where nebulae evaporate into oblivion lies an extraordinary scene—the distant silhouette of an asteroid field, captivating our imagination and igniting curiosity.