Mars Collection (page 37)

Argyre crater, Mars, computer artwork
Argyre crater. Computer artwork of the surface of Mars, showing the Argyre impact basin (large area, centre) and the Galle crater, which lies on its eastern rim at upper right

Mars topographical map, satellite image
Mars topographical map. Three-dimensional composite satellite image of the surface of Mars. Topographical features are labelled in black. North is at top

Mars, October 2005, HST image
Mars, Hubble Space Telescope image. North is at top. A large dust storm is seen at centre (brighter orange area). Mars was 43 million kilometres from Earth during this close approach on 28 October

Water on a prehistoric Mars. Computer artwork of water on Mars at some point in its past. Mars, the fourth planet from the Sun

Mud on Mars

Tharsis volcanoes, Mars

Olympus Mons, morning view

Water-filled Gusev crater, Mars. Artwork of the Gusev crater (large indentation, mid-centre), as seen millions of years ago when Gusev was filled with water and mud

Gusev crater and river, Mars
Gusev crater, Mars. Artwork of the Gusev crater (mid-centre), the Apollinaris Patera volcano (upper left) and river Ma adim Vallis (lower centre)

Olympus Mons, Mars

Drying Mars in its past
Drying Mars. Image 3 of 4. Artwork of thin clouds and wet areas (dark) on Mars billions of years ago. It is thought that liquid water existed on Mars early in its history

Water on Mars in its past
Water on Mars. Image 2 of 4. Artwork of water and clouds on Mars billions of years ago. It is thought that liquid water existed on Mars early in its history, but was lost to space over time

Mars. Artwork of the planet Mars seen from space. Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun, and it is a rocky desert world. Its diameter is around half Earth s

Water on Mars. Cutaway artwork of a section of the Martian crust showing water ice (blue) trapped in cracks below the surface. Mars is a barren planet of rock and has no liquid water

Mars water erosion
Martian water erosion. Gullies and channels on the surface of Mars thought to indicate the presence of liquid water in its recent history

Martian topography. Three-dimensional map of the topography of Mars. Elevation is colour-coded, from white (highest) through red, yellow and green to blue (lowest)

3-D topography of Mars
Mars global topography. Three-dimensional map of Mars showing the topography of the entire planet. The south pole is at the bottom of the left image, with the north pole at the top of the right one

Volcano on Mars
Martian volcano. Coloured Mars Global Surveyor (MGS) image of the Apollinaris Patera volcano (upper centre) near the Martian equator. A patch of clouds (white) is seen by its lower left edge

Optical image of Mars in the constellation Virgo
Mars. Optical image of the planet Mars (bright orange, centre left) in the constellation Virgo. North is at top. The bright blue/white star to the right of Mars is Spica (Alpha Virginis)

Mars northern hemisphere

Mosaic of images showing one of Mars hemispheres
Mars. Mosaic of images taken by the Viking I and II probes showing the globe of Mars. The image is centred on 90 degrees longitude and 0 degrees latitude

Point perspective Viking mosaic, Valles Marineris
Colour-enhanced fish-eye view of Mars. Mosaic of images made by the Viking Orbiter, centred on the Valles Marineris canyon system

View of the Valles Marineris canyon system, Mars
Oblique view of the central region of the giant Valles Marineris canyon system on Mars, computer- processed from Viking spacecraft imagery & topographic maps of the planet

Computer-mosaic image of Mars
Computer-processed mosaic of Mars, made from data gathered by the Viking Orbiters in 1980. At the top of the crescent is the bright Arabia region

Viking photo of sunrise over Martian canyons
Viking Orbiter photograph of sunrise over the Noctis Labyrinthus, a region of canyons at the western end of the Valles Marineris, Marss great canyon system

Viking 1 spacecraft photograph of Mars. The picture shows the giant volcano Olympus Mons at top right, the 3 volcanos forming the Tharsis Mountains at centre right

Viking photo of Mars showing volcano & ice plume
Viking Orbiter 2 photograph of crescent Mars, showing a cloud plume of water ice being blown off the summit of the volcano Ascreaus Mons (upper centre)

Planetary conjunction. Venus, Mars and Saturn together in the night sky. Venus is the brightest object, centre left. Mars is just to the left of it

Saturn and solar system
Solar system. Artwork of the nine planets orbiting the Sun (yellow). The planetary orbits are shown as blue lines. Distances and sizes are not to scale

Johannes Kepler and Tycho Brahe
Johannes Kepler (left, 1571-1630), German astronomer, and Tycho Brahe (right, 1546-1601), Danish astronomer, discussing planetary observations

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Mars lander, artwork
Mars lander touching down, computer artwork

Mining on Mars, artwork
Mining on Mars. Computer artwork of a mining rig on Mars surface

Martian microfossil, SEM
Evidence for life on Mars. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of a tube-like structure (coloured yellow) on a meteorite which originated from Mars

Colour electron micrograph of Martian microfossils
Evidence for life on Mars. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of tube-like structures (coloured pink) on a meteorite which originated from Mars

Robots on Mars, artwork
Robots on Mars, computer artwork

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

Frozen Mars, satellite image

Cerberus Fossae, Mars, satellite image

Antoniadi Crater, Mars, satellite image

Sand dunes on Mars, satellite image

NetLander mission to Mars, artwork

Terraforming Mars, artwork
Terraforming Mars. Computer artwork of a partially terraformed Mars. Terraforming is the hypothetical process of deliberately modifying a planets atmosphere, temperature

Martian surface, historical images
Martian surface. Historical images of surface features on the Martian surface as drawn by four different observers at different times in the same year (1958)

Mars rover testing. Robotic Mars rover, known as Tourist Gulliver, being tested at the Institute for Medical and Biological Issues of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia

Martian canals, historical artwork
Giovanni Schiaparellis sketches of planet Mars in 1883 and 1884. The dark triangle was called Syrtis Mayor, white appears the polar cap of the south

Terraformed Mars, artwork
Waning gibbous Moon. Image 19 of 27. Optical image of a waning (decreasing in apparent size) gibbous Moon 19 days into its 28-day cycle

ESA base on Mars, artwork

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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.