Solar System Collection (page 94)

Two planets against a starry sky

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

An icy / rocky planet orbiting a dim star
This artists illustration shows an icy/rocky planet orbiting a dim star. Astronomers detected an extrasolar planet five times as massive as Earth circling a red dwarf, a relatively cool star

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

A time lapse conceptual image of the Earth in orbit around the Sun

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

Two aircraft fly over domes on the planet Mars

Two planets born from the same star, yet they couldn t be more different

Light and matter being pulled into a black hole
A black hole is an area of space where gravity is so dense that light and matter are pulled into it

The largest known volcano in the solar system, Olympus Mons
June 4, 1998 - A digital mosaic of Olympus Mons, the largest known volcano in the Solar System. It is 27 kilometers high, over 600 kilometers at the base

A planet and its moon resisting the relentless heat of the giant orange sun Pollux. Every sun has a violent cycle in which solar activity increases and the planets around it must face its wrath

Planet Earth lying on a green lawn with moon and stars

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

A nebulous alien planetary star system somewhere in our Milky Way galaxy

Artists concept of cosmic portals to another universe
Cosmic portals are surreal abstract conceptual places that are passages to other universes, appearing as Big Bangs on the other side, a form of cosmic oasis, or black holes

Artists concept of a rose nebula, home to relatively new and young star systems
Artists concept of a rose nebula, named because of its delicate colors, and home to relatively new and young star systems

A green planet surrounded by several larger and smaller moons

Artists concept of Kuiper Belt object
An artists concept of Kuiper Belt object 2003 UB313 (nicknamed Xena) and its satellite Gabrielle. shown for January 1, 2006 Ground-based observations suggested that Xena was about 30 percent greater

A star having the mass of more than 8 solar masses ends in a supernova explosion
A star having the mass of more than 8 solar masses has a short life and ends in a supernova explosion

Lunar cycler centrifuge
A living quarters module, secured to the end of a centrifuge boom, swings into the foreground while an unmanned cargo ship prepares to dock in the upper left

Artists concept of one of the twin Voyager spacecraft

A spacecraft flys near a gas giant planet

A manned lunar space elevator ascends from the surface of the moon riding a 35, 000-mile-long tether anchored at the other end to a counterweight in a Lagrange point in space

A young radio astronomer stationed near the Moons South Pole receives a welcome gift from Earth. Amid the techno-clutter of an office where livable real estate is at an extreme premium

A crescent Jupiter and volcanic satellite, Io, hover over the horizon of the icy
A crescent Jupiter hovers near the horizon along with Jupiters volcanic satellite Io. In the foreground a meandering crevasse cleaves Europas icy surface

View of Central and North America

A spaceship blasts itself into orbit after exploring one of Saturns moons called Titan. Titan is the largest of Saturns moons and is known to have a dense atmosphere and surface liquid

This red giant star is much older and bigger than Earths Sun, which makes its planets and any civilizations also much older than life on Earth

Artists concept of Planet Carenteen, a dwarf planet host to beautiful night skies
Planet Carenteen may be a small dwarf planet devoid of the luscious greens like Earth, but it boasts the most beautiful vacation spot in all of the galaxy for species of all kinds as they look up at

Planet Earth and sunlight on a dark blue background

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

A golden ring system encircles this planet out in the galaxy

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

Illustration of a space shuttle re-entering the Earths atmosphere. In order for the Space Shuttle to return to Earth it must shed 18

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 a lunar cycler approaching Earth
A lunar cycler rounds the south pole of the Earth near perigee, its closest approach to the Earth, while a trailing future generation space shuttle prepares for a rendezvous

Light from a nearby star illuminates a massive ringed gas giant. Habited, shepherd moon can be seen in the shadows of the gas giant as well as city lights on it

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

Illustration of the city lights on a dark Earth during a solar eclipse
The perspective in this image is looking down on the Indian Ocean from an altitude of 25, 000 miles. On the Earths night side artificial lights clearly define the Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea

Artists concept of the Juno spacecraft in orbit around Jupiter. The Juno spacecraft will study the giant planet Jupiter from an elliptical, polar orbit

Jupiters moon, Europa, covered by a thick crust of ice
Jupiters large moon, Europa, is covered by a thick crust of ice above a vast ocean of liquid water

The planets and larger moons to scale with the Sun

Cosmic seascape on another planet

A strange alien light approaches the Earth

A comet passing through a nebulous star cluster

Kuiper Belt Object
This is an artists impression of the icy Kuiper belt object 2002 LM60, dubbed Quaoar by its discoverers. With the help of the Hubble Space Telescope

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"The Solar System: A Cosmic Symphony Unveiled" In the vast expanse of space, our home planet Earth appears as a mere speck, a Pale Blue Dot amidst the infinite wonders of the solar system. Voyager 1, humanity's farthest-reaching spacecraft, captured this humbling perspective in its iconic photograph. As we journey further into the depths of space, we encounter breathtaking sights like Earthrise over Moon. The Apollo 8 mission gifted us with this awe-inspiring image that forever changed our perception of our place in the universe. Just as artists have immortalized moments on canvas, JMW Turner's masterpiece "The Fighting Temeraire" reminds us of our connection to celestial bodies. Similarly, the 1919 solar eclipse allowed scientists to validate Einstein's theory of general relativity and opened new doors to understanding gravity's role in shaping our solar system. Amidst these scientific endeavors lies an artistic touch—the Sounds of Earth Record Cover. This golden record aboard Voyager carries sounds and images representing humanity's diverse cultures and achievements—a testament to both science and art intertwining harmoniously. Venturing deeper into space reveals mesmerizing phenomena such as Orion nebula—an ethereal birthplace for stars where cosmic forces shape new worlds. And just like how artwork can capture fleeting moments, Earthrise photograph turned artwork captures a profound sense of wonder at witnessing our own planet from afar. Yet even centuries ago, artists like Samuel Palmer envisioned otherworldly landscapes through their imagination—like Coming from Evening Church—a glimpse into an artist's interpretation beyond earthly realms. Joseph Farquharson's The Silence of Snows transports us to serene wintry scenes that evoke tranquility amidst cosmic chaos. Once again, a solar eclipse captivates minds—this time in 1919—as it did during Christ in the Wilderness by Briton Riviere (1898). These celestial events remind us that nature holds immense power while inspiring artistic expressions that transcend time.