Planetary Geology Collection (page 2)

A robotic rover explores an alien world with a large planet at horizon
A robotic rover explores a geological feature of a rocky and barren alien world. A large cloud covered planet rises over the airless environment

A colorful nebula above a rocky and barren alien world
An artists depiction of the view from a rocky and barren alien world. A large, colorful nebula rises over the airless environment

A robotic rover explores an alien world with a cratered moon rising above
A robotic rover explores the surface of a rocky and barren alien world. A large cratered moon rises over the airless environment

Artists concept of the planet Jupiter
Artists concept of how Jupiter might look from a position in space just beneath the plane of Jupiters Main ring. Jupiters Main ring is believed to be composed of dust

Artists depiction of a heavily cratered moon. The moon elements were extracted from a false color, NASA topo map

Artists concept of how Uranus and its tiny moon Puck
Artists concept of how Uranus and its tiny satellite Puck might look from a position in orbit around Puck. Puck in turn orbits Uranus at a height of 37 thousand miles above Uranus cloud tops

A large cloud covered planet rises over a rocky and barren alien world
An artists depiction of the view from a rocky and barren alien world. A large cloud covered planet rises over the airless environment

A pair of manned Mars rovers rendezvous on the martian surface. Humans may one day explore the martian surface with the help of pressurized rovers that would provide a shirt sleeve environment while

Illustration of a martian sunrise from within a deep canyon
Artists concept of how a martian sunrise might look from the bottom of a deep canyon. The Sun is surrounded by a bluish halo due to dust in the martian atmosphere

Planet Mars
A full Mars. In this image the massive volcano Olympus Mons is clearly visible upper left of center, while at center are the three Tharsis Montes volcanoes

A moon rises above a stormy gas giant planet
An artists depiction of a stormy gas giant planet with a lone moon coming over the horizon. A star above illuminates the scene as a distant star appears over the moon

Artists concept of lightning in Venus clouds
Lightning has been observed in Venus clouds, however it is not known if lightning strikes the surface as well. If it did, it would be one more infernal element in a nightmare world

Artists depiction of a cratered moon in space with a nebula in the background
Artists depiction of a heavily cratered moon alone in space with a nebula in the background

Close-up of Saturn and its planetary rings

Artists concept of a martian rover. The rover featured in this image, as seen from the rear, includes wing-like solar voltaic panels suspended above the chassis to supplement its electrical needs

Artists concept of Neptune
Artists concept showing how Neptune might look from a position in space above the plane of its rings. Like Uranus, Neptune is a gas giant

Comet over Endeavour Crater
The comet of 2014 makes a close approach to Mars and puts on a spectacular show for the Opportunity Mars Exploration Rover

2014 Comet over Aromatum, Mars
NASAs Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has a ringside seat as the 2014 comet passes very close to Mars

Artists concept from atop Olympus Mons on the planet Mars
Olympus Mons is one of the highest volcanoes on Mars. In this view we are near the rim of the shield wall, about three miles above the plains beyond

A probe investigating a heavily cratered moon in deep space
An artists depiction of a probe investigating a heavily cratered moon in deep space

Artists concept of Saturn and its moon Titan
Artists concept of how Saturn and Titan might look from a position in orbit around Titan. While in reality Saturn is vastly larger than Titan

Artists concept of Neptune as seen from its largest moon Triton
A full Neptune washes Tritons frozen surface with an indigo light, the only source of illumination on this now Tritons dark side

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

Artists concept of a view across the surface of Themisto towards Jupiter and its moons. This is how Jupiter and its Galilean satellites may appear from the surface of Jupiters tiny moon Themisto

Artists depiction of a gas giant planet surrounded by three moons. The view is from the largest and farthest moon in the group

High altitude clouds of water ice crystals on the planet Mars. The perspective is from an altitude of 30 miles and about 50A from the south pole

A blue moon rising over a calm alien ocean with a starry sky as a backdrop
An artists illustration of a blue moon rising over a calm alien ocean with a starry sky as a backdrop

Artists depiction of a star breaking the horizon of an Earth-like planet
Artists depiction of an Earth-like planet in deep space with a star in a nearby nebula breaking the horizon

Astronauts release a weather balloon on the surface of Titan
A titanian explorer prepares to release a weather balloon while another directs a flood lamp to illuminate the activity. On the left is a supply cart with a portable weather station

Artists depiction of the difference in size between Earth and Kepler 22b
An artists depiction of the difference in size between Earth and Kepler 22b. Orbiting the star Kepler 22 in the constellation Cygnus, the planet is in a zone that might contain liquid water

Artists depiction of an Earth-like planet with orbiting moon and a red planet
An artists depiction of an Earth-like planet in deep space with an orbiting moon and a red planet orbiting around the same star

Artists concept of a massive planet in very close orbit around its star
An artists depiction of a massive planet in very close orbit around its star

Artists depiction of a satellite in orbit around an Earth-like world and moon
An artists depiction of a satellite in orbit around an Earth-like world and moon

Artists concept of Jupiter as seen across the icy surface of its moon Europa
An artists concept inspired by recent discoveries on Europa of regions that look very much like pack-ice on Earths polar seas during spring thaws

Artists concept of astronauts exploring a dry gully on Saturns moon Titan. In early 2005 the European Space Agencys Huygens probe revealed a surface carved by numerous drainage channels similar to

Artists concept of a canyon on an extraterrestrial world with planets rising in the background

Two explorers collect rock samples to take back to their Mars habitat
Two explorers take their vehicle to collect rock samples to take back to their Mars habitat

An Earth-like planet with a pair of moons in orbit
An artists depiction of an Earth-like planet alone in space with a pair of moons in orbit. A nebula shines in the background

Artists concept of planet Saturn. Saturn is the sixth planet in our solar system and has planetary rings with 150 moons

Eruption of an ice volcano on the surface of Neptunes moon Triton
There is evidence that the south pole of Neptunes satellite Triton is host to dozens of ice volcanoes, or geysers. One such eruption was observed to shoot a towering jet of material to a height of

Artists concept of methane clouds over Titans south pole. In October 2004 the Cassini orbiter revealed for the first time what may be highly reflective (in the infrared at least)

Artists concept of Saturn
Artists concept showing how Saturn might look from high above the ring plane and at a right angle to the Sun, a perspective that we could never get from the Earth nor from the Hubble Space Telescope

Curiosity rover descending into Gale Crater on Mars
A telephoto view of Curiosity; NASAas most sophisticated Mars rover; descending into Gale Crater in August 2012. Curiosityas two year mission will look for signs of water activity

Artists depiction of a gas giant planet alone in black space
An artists depiction of a gas giant planet alone in black space

Martian Gullies in Noachis Terra, Mars
A dust devil dances across a crater eroded by gullies in Noachis Terra, Mars. The gullies are thought to have been eroded by liquid water flowing on Mars in geologically recent times

Astronauts perform work on a space station while orbiting above a water covered planet
A team of astronauts perform work on a space station while orbiting above an alien water covered planet. Clouds swirl over the planets ocean

An Earth type world with two moons against a background of nebula and stars
An artists depiction of an Earth type world with two moons against a background of nebula and stars

Artists concept of Mars and its tiny moon Phobos
Artists concept of how Mars and its tiny satellite Phobos might appear from a distance of about 100 miles from Phobos surface

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"Exploring the Mysteries of Planetary Geology: From Ptolemy to Copernicus and Tycho" 🌍✨ Journey through the Solar System ✨🚀 1️⃣ The Evolution of Understanding: Delve into the historical perspectives of planetary geology, from Ptolemy's geocentric model to Copernicus' groundbreaking heliocentric model. 2️⃣ Lunar Surface Unveiled: Witness the awe-inspiring beauty of our moon as its surface comes alive in breathtaking artwork, revealing its hidden wonders. 3️⃣ Mars Beckons: A lone astronaut gazes up at the sun while exploring Mars, capturing a moment that encapsulates humanity's relentless quest for knowledge beyond Earth. 4️⃣ Saturn and Earth Side by Side: Marvel at an exquisite illustration showcasing Saturn and Earth to scale, highlighting their contrasting yet captivating features. 5️⃣ Ganymede's Impact Crater: Step into an artist's concept depicting Jupiter's moon Ganymede adorned with a mesmerizing impact crater, offering a glimpse into celestial forces shaping distant worlds. 6️⃣ Enigmatic Neptune Revealed: Embark on an imaginative journey as artists bring planet Neptune to life, unveiling its mysterious allure amidst vast cosmic landscapes. 7️⃣ Astronauts Roaming Barren Moonscape: Join astronauts as they explore desolate moons aboard rovers, braving inhospitable terrains in search of scientific breakthroughs and extraterrestrial discoveries. 8️⃣ Surviving on Rocky Moonscapes: An astronaut surveys his situation on a barren and rocky moon - a testament to human resilience against harsh environments encountered during interplanetary exploration missions. 9️⃣ Exploring Distant Uranus: Experience an artist's vision of planet Uranus; immerse yourself in its ethereal atmosphere and unearthly beauty, expanding our understanding of the vastness of space.