Planetary Geology Collection (page 3)

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

Artists concept comparing the size of Mars with that of the Earth. Mars diameter is half that of the Earth s, it has ten percent the mass and is 1.5 times the distance from the Sun

Artists concept of Mars and its moon, Dione
Artist concept showing Mars and its even smaller satellite Deimos might appear from a distance of about 100 miles from the surface of Deimos

View from the surface of Earth-like exoplanet Gliese 581c

Saturn and Enceladus as seen from the moon Tethys. Enceladus is ejecting water from its south pole, hence the glow around it

A water covered world in deep space illuminated by a its parent star
An artists depiction of a water covered world in deep space illuminated by a its parent star

A large planet rises over the airless environment of a rocky alien landscape
A panoramic view of the surface of a rocky and barren alien world. A large cloud covered planet rises over the airless environment

An artists depiction of a blue dwarf star. Blue Dwarf stars are the hypothetical stage between a red dwarf and a white dwarf

Artist concept of Neptune and Earth. Neptune, a gas giant, is the planet furthest from the Sun. Neptunes diameter is four times that of the Earth s

Artists depiction of an orange and cloudy world with two moons
An artists depiction of an orange and cloudy world with two moons. A supernova explosion has occured in a distant nebula

Artists concept of volcanic activity on the surface of Venus. Based upon analysis of the number and distribution of impact craters across the whole of Venus

Artists concept of a planet passing in front of a Sun-like star it orbits
An artists depiction of a planet passing in front of the star it orbits from a distant perspective. The event is known as a transit

Astronaut on an alien world discovers an artifact that indicates past intelligent life
An artists depiction of an astronaut on an alien world making a discovery of an artifact that is an indication of past intelligent life. The world is barren and rocky with a poisonous mist

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

Saturn above the thick atmosphere of its moon Titan
Titans atmosphere is more thick and massive than Earth s. It contains mostly nitrogen and various hydrocarbons. The atmosphere is so thick that it blocks most sunlight from reaching the surface

Artists concept of the Sun rising over Valles Marineris on Mars

Two intrepid explorers discuss the next phase of their exploration of Mars
Two intrepid explorers talk togther on the next phase of their exploration of the Mars planet

Shore in mist on an extraterrestrial world

An Earth-like planet with an orbiting moon illuminated by a nearby sun
An artists depiction of an Earth-like planet in deep space with an orbiting moon illuminated by a nearby sun

Artists concept of an aurora on Jupiters north pole
This is how auroras on Jupiters north pole might look from a distance of about a quarter million miles. On the Sunlit side can be seen churning clouds of ammonia ice, ammonium hydrosulfide

View from the surface of rocky exoplanet Gliese 581e

An astronaut standing on a barren world with planet rising in background
An astronaut surveys his situation after being marooned on a barren planet. A large, water covered world rises above the horizon

An explorer departs a manned rover ina martian canyon
A manned rover pauses in a martian canyon while an explorer in a protective pressurized suit departs. This rover provides a pressurized shirtsleeve environment enabling a crew of two to explore a

Illustration of the Argyre impact basin in the southern highlands of Mars
About 4 billion years ago an asteroid or comet collided with Mars creating what is known today as the Argyre impact basin in the southern highlands

Terragen render of Olympus Mons on Mars, the highest volcano in the solar system

Artists concept comparing the size of the gas giant Jupiter with that of the Earth
Artists concept comparing the size of the gas giant Jupiter (left) with that of the Earth (right). Jupiters diameter is over ten times greater than the Earth s, it has over 300 times the mass

Astronaut looking up at an alien sun that illuminates the barren world he stands
A marooned astronaut looks up at an alien sun that illuminates the barren world he stands on. Rocks and iron rich soil surrounds him

Artists depiction of a blue planet and its orbiting small moons
An artists depiction of a blue planet with a thick atmosphere and its orbiting small moons

An Earth-like planet with its atmosphere illuminated by a nearby star
An artists depiction of an Earth-like planet in deep space with its atmosphere illuminated by a nearby star

An artists depiction of an Earth-like planet alone in space. A thick atmosphere that blankets the planet is illuminated by a nearby star

An artists depiction of sunrise over a planet viewed from space

Artists concept of a view towards Jupiter across the surface of Io
Io is Jupiters innermost large satellite and is about the same size and density as Earths Moon. Io is 260, 000 miles away from Jupiter, which about the same distance as the Moon is from the Earth

A rover explores the surface of a rocky and barren moon. A large Jupiter-like planet rises over the horizon

Artists depiction of the size relationship between Earth and KOI-314c. Orbiting around a red dwarf star, this relatively small gas planet reaches temperatures of 104A'C

An artists depiction of a solar eclipse. The moon obscures the sun with the suns corona still visible. Lens flares from light passing through the camera lens are also illustrated

Artists depiction of a gas giant planet in interstellar space with three orbiting moons
An artists depiction of a gas giant planet in interstellar space with three orbiting moons

A rover explores a rocky, barren moon as a large, water covered world rises above the horizon

Artists depiction of the size relationship between Earth and Gliese 1214b
Artists depiction of the size relationship between Earth and GJ 1214b, also known as Gliese 1214b. Discovered in 2009 in the constellation Ophiuchus, some 40 light-years from Earth

The landscape on one of Saturns moons

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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.