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Artwork of futuristic colony on an alien landscape
Planet colonisation. Computer artwork of a domed futuristic colony on the surface of an alien planet such as Mars. The transparent dome houses a community of humans and plants

Artwork of Mars surface after terraforming
Terraforming on Mars. Illustration of Mars after it has been made habitable. Dwellings have been built (at centre and at right) on the fertile landscape

Solar sail spacecraft
Solar sail spaceship. Computer artwork of a space- ship passing the planet Mars. The spacecraft is powered by solar sails (blue)

Robots on Mars. Computer artwork of insect-like robots exploring on Mars. These robots are part of plans to develop exploration robots that can access places that wheeled rovers

Mars mining vehicle. Conceptual computer artwork of a load carrying rigger spacecraft. Such vehicles could be used to exploit mineral resources on Mars

Astronaut on Mars facing a dust storm, computer artwork. Dust storms, which are similar to small tornadoes, are a frequent occurrence on Mars. Global dust storms sometimes enshroud the entire planet

War of the Worlds, artwork
War of the Worlds. Artwork showing alien flying machines invading 21st-century London, England. They are destroying the London Eye (also known as the Millennium Wheel) and Westminster Bridge

Mars astronaut. Computer artwork of an astronaut holding a sample of Martian rock. The red-orange colour of the Martian rocks is due to a high iron oxide content

Astronaut on Mars next to rock, artwork
Astronaut on Mars. Artwork of an astronaut on Mars inspecting a Martian boulder. The Martian atmosphere is mostly carbon dioxide and surface temperatures are well below freezing

Astronaut playing golf on Mars, computer artwork. This would be similar to the famous golf shot played by Alan Shepard on the Moon on 31 January 1971

Asteroid being moved past the planet Mars
Mining of an Asteroid. Artists impression of an asteroid with attached engines being driven past the planet Mars. The asteroid is being moved from the asteroid belt for mineral mining near Earth

Solar-powered flapping wing. Artwork of the solid state aircraft concept developed for the NASA Institute for Advanced Concepts by researchers at the Ohio Aerospace Institute, USA

Martian colony, artwork. The atmosphere of Mars is mainly carbon dioxide, and not suitable for human habitation. These spherical structures, part of a future Martian colony

Astronauts on Mars, computer artwork
Astronauts on Mars. Computer artwork of astronauts exploring the surface of Mars. The Martian atmosphere is mostly carbon dioxide

1950s Mars spacecraft design, computer artwork. This is the cargo ship and glider designed by the German-US rocket engineer Wernher von Braun (1912- 1977)

Martian colony art exhibition, artwork. This is an exhibition of space art (lower right) taking place on Mars in the year 2536

Observing the planets. Conceptual computer artwork of an astronomical observatory (lower centre), and a montage of the nine planets of the solar system

Inner planets. Computer artwork of the rocky inner planets of the solar system. These are Earth (upper left), Mars (red, lower right), Venus (dark, behind Mars) and Mercury (brown)

Computer artwork of Solar System planets
Solar system. Computer artwork showing the planets of the Solar System. The planets are arranged in order of distance from the Sun (not seen)

Artwork of exploration module landing on Mars
Mars exploration. Artwork representing the landing of an manned exploration module on Mars. A manned mission to Mars has been a long standing goal of the space community

Computer artwork showing relative sizes of planets

Planetary formation, computer artwork
Planetary formation. Computer artwork of numerous small rocky bodies (planetessimals) accreting to form a planet in the early Solar System

Artwork of Mars Polar Lander descending onto Mars
Mars Polar Lander. Artwork of the Mars Polar Lander about to land on Mars. This probe is due to be launched in January 1999

Artwork of Sun and planets of Solar System

Landing of Martian subsurface probe. Artwork of one of the Deep Space 2 Mars microprobes landing on the surface of Mars. These probes were attached to the Mars Polar Lander that entered the Martian

Artwork of Mars Polar Lander arriving at Mars
Mars Polar Lander. Artwork of the Mars Polar Lander splitting up on arrival at Mars. The Mars Polar Lander (centre) is due for launch in January 1999

Computer artwork of planets on a large explosion
Solar system planets. Computer artwork of the planets of the Solar System on a huge explosion. Clockwise from lower left, the planets are: Saturn, Mars, Pluto (a Dwarf planet), Jupiter, Mercury

Planets and Sun with scale
Planets and the Sun next to a scale, artwork. The planets of our solar system have been drawn to scale and placed next to each other on a grid

Rocky planets
Inner planets. Computer artwork of the rocky inner planets of the solar system. These are Earth (upper left), Mars (red, lower right), Venus (dark, behind Mars) and Mercury (brown)

Artwork of the Mars Climate Orbiter orbiting Mars
Mars Climate Orbiter. Artwork of the Mars Climate Orbiter over Mars. The Mars Climate Orbiter is due for a launch in December 1998

Artwork of Mars Surveyor 2001 Orbiter above Mars
Mars Surveyor 2001 Orbiter. Artwork of the Mars Surveyor 2001 Orbiter in orbit around Mars. This probe is due for launch in March 2001

Phobos, spacecraft image. Phobos, the larger of the two moons orbiting the planet Mars, is an irregularly shaped, heavily cratered, airless chunk of rock. It measures 19 by 21 by 27 kilometres

Artwork of Phobos spacecraft nearing Phobos
Artists impression of the Soviet Phobos spacecraft making its final approach to Phobos (lower right), the larger of the two small Martian moons

Phobos and Mars
Phobos orbiting Mars, artwork. Phobos is the larger of the two Martian moons. It is irregular in shape, measuring 19x21x27 kilometres. The large crater, Stickney Crater, is 10 kilometres across

false-colour image of Phobos
False-colour image of Phobos, the larger of the two moons of Mars, as seen by the Russian Phobos 2 spacecraft on 28 February 1989

Tetl rock, Mars
" Tetl" rock, Mars. The distinct layering of this rock intrigued NASA scientists. They were interested in whether it was igneous or sedimentary

Artists impression of the Martian moon Phobos
Phobos, the larger of the two satellites of Mars, orbits the planet just 6000km above its surface. Measuring 27x21x19km, Phobos is dominated by the great crater Stickney, which is 8km across

Mars sunrise, artwork
Martian sunrise, artwork. Mars is a rocky desert world with no surface water. A Martian day is known as a sol and lasts 24 hours and 39.5 minutes

Carbon dioxide ice on Mars, artwork
Carbon dioxide ice on Mars, computer artwork. This area is part of the carbon dioxide ice cap at the Martian South Pole. The large pits are where the carbon dioxide ice cap has sublimed to reveal ice

Martian landscape and Sun, artwork
Martian landscape. Artwork of a typical Martian landscape with a boulder in the foreground and Sun in the sky. Mars is a rocky desert world with no surface water

Face on Mars. Computer artwork of the Face on Mars feature. This eroded mesa-like land formation, located in the Cydonia region of Mars, is 1.5 kilometres across

Phobos 2 spacecraft photo of Martian moon Phobos
Combined optical & near infrared image of the Martian moon Phobos, seen against the background of the red Martian surface

Artwork of Phobos spacecraft in orbit around Mars
Artists impression of the Soviet Phobos spacecraft in orbit around Mars in early 1988, prior to its final approach to Phobos (upper right), the larger of the two small Martian moons

Space ship orbiting Mars
Mars exploration. Computer artwork of a spaceship orbiting the planet Mars. Mars is the fourth planet away from the Sun and is the most similar to Earth in environment

Space colony on Mars
Mars colony. Computer illustration of a city colony on the surface of Mars. The colony is covered by a transparent dome to protect its 500 inhabitants

Artwork of Mars Surveyor 2001 Lander on Mars
Mars Surveyor 2001 Lander. Artwork of the Mars Surveyor 2001 Lander on the Martian surface. This probe is due for launch in April 2001

Mars wind turbines. Computer illustration of wind turbines on the surface of Mars. They could provide energy for a Martian colony

Artwork of Mars Polar Lander on surface of Mars
Mars Polar Lander. Artwork of the Mars Polar Lander in the South Polar region of Mars. This probe was launched on 3rd January 1999

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"Mars: A Mystical Journey through the Solar System" Intriguingly depicted in a Palmistry map of the hand, Mars, the enigmatic red planet, has captivated human imagination for centuries. Dating back to the 14th century Catalan Atlas, this celestial body has been an object of fascination and exploration. Artworks showcasing our vast Solar System reveal Mars as one of its prominent members. When compared to other planets in terms of size, it stands out with its distinctive reddish hue and captivating allure. Its unique features have beckoned scientists and explorers alike to uncover its secrets. One such endeavor is embodied by the Curiosity rover, represented beautifully in artwork. This robotic explorer traverses Martian landscapes, capturing breathtaking images that unveil a world both alien and strangely familiar. As we delve deeper into understanding Mars' mysteries, we are reminded that amidst scientific discoveries lies room for whimsy. Just like a curious kitten finding solace within a Maltesers cardboard box, humans find joy in unraveling the wonders beyond our own planet. The solar system itself holds countless marvels; from intricate epicycles of Mercury and Venus observed in 1823 C017 / 8061 art piece to Antonio Canova's depiction of The Graces and Venus embodying beauty across space. Mars continues to be an alluring destination for future explorations as humanity seeks answers about our place in the universe. It remains a symbol of resilience and possibility—a reminder that even amidst vastness there is always more to discover. So let us embark on this mystical journey through space together—guided by ancient maps and modern technology—to unlock the secrets held within Mars' crimson embrace.