Planetoid Collection (page 2)

Asteroid Lander departs surface of a large asteroid
The ascent stage of a manned Asteroid Lander departs the surface of a large asteroid leaving behind the descent stage in a cloud of fine regolith dust

Asteroid mining outpost
A massive manned mining outpost is built around a rocky near-Earth asteroid about 300 million miles from Earth. In the foreground are arrays of solar photovoltaic panels similar to those currently

Artists concept of Pluto. In 1985 it was discovered that Pluto has an atmosphere, albeit a very tenuous one. Plutos atmosphere arises only when it approaches closer to the Sun during its highly

The orbit of the binary Kuiper Belt object with the orbits of Pluto and Neptune
This illustration compares the orbit of the binary Kuiper Belt object, called 1998 WW31, with the orbits of Pluto and Neptune, the outermost solar system planets

An abandoned planet about to get hit by a gigantic asteroid
Artists concept of an abandoned planet about to get hit by a gigantic asteroid

Asteroid approaching Earth, artwork C013 / 8949
Asteroid approaching Earth. Computer artwork of an asteroid (left) approaching the Earth. Large asteroids impacting the Earth can cause mass loss of life

Alien planet and asteroid, artwork
Alien planet and asteroid. Computer artwork of an asteroid (foreground), an alien (extrasolar) planet (middle ground) and the star the planet is orbiting (background)

Chiron, computer artwork
Chiron. Computer artwork of the asteroid 2060 Chiron (centre), Saturn (upper left) and the Sun (centre left). Chiron, which is about 300 kilometres in diameter, was discovered in 1977

Asteroid belt, computer artwork. Asteroids are large rocks left over from the formation of the solar system. Most of the thousands of asteroids in the solar system lie in the asteroid belt

Asteroid passing Jupiter, artwork. Asteroids are large rocks left over after the solar system formed. They mostly have a diameter of less than a hundred kilometres

Near-Earth asteroid, artwork
Such Potential Hazardous Asteroids (PHAs) can end all life on Earth. A dangerous moment on Earth when an asteroid approaches our homwe planet unvisible in the day sky

Alien planet and asteroid. Computer artwork of an asteroid heading towards an Earth-like alien planet. Any asteroid over 1 kilometre in diameter that impacted the planet would cause catastrophic

Asteroid, artwork
Asteroid. Computer artwork of an asteroid (bottom) and a ringed planet (upper left) orbiting a large star (centre). Asteroids are small rocky bodies left over after the formation of the solar system

Near-Earth objects, artwork
Near-Earth objects (NEOs). Computer artwork showing two asteroids orbiting very near the Earths atmosphere, with the moon at upper left

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

Impact on an asteroid, artwork
Impact on an asteroid, computer artwork. Asteroids are large rocks left over after the solar system formed. Here, a smaller meteoroid is impacting the surface of the asteroid (lower right)

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"Exploring the Mysteries of Planetoids: From Scifi Covers to Asteroid Mining Outposts" Journey into the unknown begins with an Amazing Stories Scifi magazine cover featuring a captivating planetoid. Unveiling The Golden Planetoid, a celestial gem that holds secrets within its intricate internal structures. Witness the rare spectacle as Chiron passes near Saturn, offering a glimpse into the cosmic dance of celestial bodies. A digital composite reveals the comparative sizes of nine asteroids, showcasing their diverse forms and compositions. Brace yourself for impact as a giant asteroid collides with planet Earth, reminding us of our vulnerability in the vastness of space. Discover how primordial Earth was formed by asteroid-like bodies, shaping our very existence on this blue planet we call home. An artist's impression takes us to the Kuiper Belt Object - a one-half-mile-diameter enigma lurking at the edge of our solar system. Delve into the orbits of Earth-Crossing Asteroids, highlighting their potential influence on our cosmic neighborhood and future exploration efforts. Join humans on an exhilarating adventure as they explore and conquer the surface of an asteroid - pushing boundaries beyond imagination. Step inside an asteroid mining outpost where humanity taps into these rocky treasures for resources that fuel innovation and progress. Encounter dwarf planets Ceres, Pluto, and Eris - fascinating entities residing in distant corners of our solar system yet holding significant scientific value. Peer into realms unseen as we ponder Tyche - a hypothetical planet that could exist within the mysterious Oort Cloud; unlocking new frontiers in astronomical research. In this captivating journey through space exploration and celestial wonders, let your imagination soar among these mesmerizing planetoids.