Planetary Science Collection

Pale Blue Dot, Voyager 1
This unique narrow-angle color image is of the Earth, dubbed Pale Blue Dot, is a part of the first ever portrait of the solar system taken by Voyager 1

Earthrise photograph, artwork
Earthrise photograph. Artwork based on the famous Earthrise photographs taken by the Apollo 8 astronauts Frank Borman and William Anders

Solar system planets. Artwork showing the Sun (left) and the eight planets of the solar system and their orbits. From left to right they are: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn

Sizes of Solar System planets compared
Planets of the Solar System. The eight planets of the Solar System are shown in this artwork at their correct relative sizes

Solar System, artwork
Solar System. Artwork of Earths solar system, showing the planets and other objects that orbit the Sun (upper right). The separations of the orbits are not shown to scale

Neptune, Voyager 2 image
Neptune. Neptune is a gas giant, composed mostly of hydrogen and helium with some methane. Seen at centre is the Great Dark Spot, thought to be a hole in the methane cloud deck of Neptune

Carl Sagan, US astronomer
Carl Edward Sagan (1934-1996), US astronomer and astrochemist. Sagan was a consultant and adviser to NASA, and worked on the Apollo mission, as well as the Mariner, Viking, Voyager

Jupiter and Io, New Horizons image
Jupiter and Io. Montage of images of Jupiter (left) and its moon Io (right), obtained by the New Horizons spacecraft in February and March 2007 as it passed Jupiter on its way to Pluto

Amazing Crab Nebula
The Crab Nebula, the result of a supernova noted by Earth-bound chroniclers in 1054 A.D. is filled with mysterious filaments that are are not only tremendously complex

Curiosity rover, artwork
NASAs next Mars rover, the Curiosity Rover, will land at the foot of a layered mountain inside the planets Gale Crater. Launch is palneed for November/ December 2011

Solar system planets. Computer artwork of the eight planets of the solar system, which are arrayed from left to right in order of distance from the Sun (left)

Moon rising over Earths horizon, composite image. The blue haze of Earths atmosphere can be seen above the horizon. Earth is thought to be the only planet in the solar system that can support life

Saturns rings, Cassini image. The rings consist of particles of nearly pure water ice and meteoric dust and span almost 300, 000 kilometres

Epicycles of Mercury and Venus, 1823 C017 / 8061
Epicycles of Mercury and Venus, 19th-century diagram. This geocentric (Earth-centred) model shows the orbits of Mercury and Venus as a series of epicycles (loops)

Martian landscape, Spirit rover image
Martian landscape. False-colour image of the Martian surface taken by NASAs Mars exploration rover Spirit between the 23rd and 24th November 2005. Part of the rover can be seen at bottom centre

Saturn, Cassini image
Saturn. Cassini spacecraft image of Saturn, its rings, and two of its moons Titan (upper right) and Tethys (bottom left). The rings, which consist of particles of nearly pure water ice

Jupiter from Europa, artwork
Jupiter from Europa. Computer artwork of a view towards Jupiter and its moons, across the surface of Europa as it might have looked four billion years ago

Solar System According to Ptolemy, Copernicus and Tycho, Geocentric Model, Heliocentric Model

Cassini spacecraft orbiting Saturn and and its moon Titan

Orion Nebula

Halleys comet, 19th Century artwork. 1835 woodcut print depicting the 1835 appearance of Halleys comet. Halleys Comet is the only naked-eye comet certain to return within a human lifetime

Cassini-Huygens probe at Saturn, artwork

Io and Jupiter, Cassini image. Io, the round object at left, is one of the largest of the moons of Jupiter. Clouds in Jupiters atmosphere form the backdrop to this image

Abundance, Astronomy, Black Background, Blue, Color Image, Concepts, Cosmology, Discovery, Exploration, Galaxy, Horizontal, Mystery, Night, No People, Photography, Planetary Science, Polar Climate

Ocean currents off the Americas. Satellite-based graphic showing ocean currents (swirling coloured lines) on an Earth globe centred on the Americas

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

Solar system planets. Artwork of the eight planets of the solar system arrayed from right to left in order of their distance from the Sun. The size of each planet is to scale

Mars Spirit rover. Computer illustration of the Spirit rover on the surface of Mars. This is one of two identical rovers sent to Mars in 2003

Mars, composite satellite images
Mars. Composite satellite images of the surface of Mars from multiple aspects. North is at top. Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun, and is a rocky desert world

Quantised orbits of the planets
Quantum orbits of the planets. Conceptual computer artwork showing the planets of the solar system on a model of atomic orbitals

Curiosity rover on Mars, artwork

Spacecraft on the Moon, lunar map
Spacecraft on the Moon. Map showing coloured markers for 34 spacecraft that impacted or landed on the Moon from the 1960s onwards

Milky way galaxy, artwork
Milky Way galaxy. Computer artwork of the Milky Way galaxy, which contains our solar system. The Milky Way is a spiral galaxy. It has a nucleus (yellow) of old stars at its centre

Annular solar eclipse, artwork. An eclipse occurs when the Moon passes in front of the Sun. Here, the Moon is at a distant point in its orbit

Kepler Mission space telescope, artwork. The NASA Kepler Mission is designed to discover Earth-like planets orbiting other stars

Venus radar map, North Pole
Venus radar map, centred on the Venusian North Pole. The map is colour-coded for altitude, going from low altitude (purple) through blue, green, yellow and orange to high altitude (red)

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

Mars, computer 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

Kepler-10b exoplanet, artwork
January 10, 2011 WASHINGTON -- NASAs Kepler mission confirmed the discovery of its first rocky planet, named Kepler-10b. Measuring 1.4 times the size of Earth

Saturns moon Dione, Cassini image. The image is a composite of images taken at ultraviolet, green and infrared wavelengths

Curiosity rover on Mars, artwork

The Great Astronomer Schiaparelli at the Brera Observatory (colour litho)
2798364 The Great Astronomer Schiaparelli at the Brera Observatory (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Comet Hale-Bopp 1997 C011 / 1167
In March 1997 comet Hale-Bopp appeared in the north-eastern morning sky and in April in the north-western evening sky to be seen all the night

Artists concept illustrating the two Saturn-sized planets discovered by the Kepler
This artistas concept illustrates the two Saturn-sized planets discovered by the Kepler mission. The star system is oriented edge-on, as seen by Kepler, such that both planets cross in front

Planet Uranus taken by the spacecraft Voyager 2 in 1986

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

Voyager probe trajectory, artwork C018 / 0285
Voyager probe trajectory, artwork. Artwork of the trajectory of one of the Voyager probes as it travels out of the solar system

Alpha Centauri binary stars and planets. Artwork from above the surface of one of the moons of one of the planets in the Alpha Centauri binary star system

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Planetary science, a captivating field that unveils the wonders of our vast universe. It reminds us of our insignificance in the grand scheme of things, as Carl Sagan eloquently put it with his iconic phrase "Pale Blue Dot. " Voyager 1's mesmerizing Earthrise photograph and breathtaking artwork transport us to a realm where we witness the beauty and fragility of our home. As we delve deeper into the Solar System, each planet reveals its unique charm. From the colossal gas giants to the small rocky worlds, their diversity astounds us. Artwork showcasing this celestial dance allows us to envision ourselves among these distant neighbors. Voyager 2's image of Neptune captivates our imagination with its vibrant blue hue and mysterious atmosphere. New Horizons' snapshot of Jupiter and its moon Io showcases an otherworldly ballet unfolding before our eyes. The Curiosity rover traverses Mars' rugged terrain, leaving no stone unturned in its quest for knowledge. Spirit rover's image captures a Martian landscape that echoes both desolation and untapped potential. Beyond our own Solar System lies countless marvels awaiting exploration. The Crab Nebula stands as a testament to nature's ability to create awe-inspiring spectacles on unimaginable scales. And then there is that magical moment when we see Earth’s Moon rising over the horizon from space—a sight so profound it evokes feelings of unity and humility within us all. In this ever-evolving field, planetary science continues to unravel mysteries while igniting curiosity within humanity. With every discovery made, we inch closer towards understanding not only our place in space but also what lies beyond—beckoning explorers yet unborn to embark on new cosmic adventures.