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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

Earth and Mars, artwork

Mars and the Earth, historical diagram. 16th Century woodcut depicting Mars in relation to the dimensions of the Earth. Published in Cosmotheoria by the French physician Jean Fernel (1528)

Colonised Mars, artwork
Colonised Mars. Computer artwork of a city on Mars

Mars Express booster rocket, artwork. This European Space Agency (ESA) spacecraft was launched on 2 June 2003. A Soyuz-FG rocket placed it and its Fregat booster (yellow tanks)

Marss Gale Crater from space
NASAs next Mars rover, the Curiosity Rover, will land at the foot of a layered mountain inside the planets Gale Crater, caused by an asteroid impact millions of years ago

Mars Express mission, artwork
Mars Express mission at Mars, artwork. This European Space Agency (ESA) spacecraft was launched from Earth on 2 June 2003 to travel to Mars

Mars 96 penetrator, artwork
Mars 96 penetrator. Artwork showing one of the penetrator probes of the Russian Mars 96 mission landing on Mars after being released from orbit

Mars Express and Beagle 2, artwork
Mars Express and Beagle 2. Mars Express (left) is a European Space Agency (ESA) spacecraft launched in June 2003. Here, the spacecraft with solar panels deployed has arrived at Mars

Von Brauns Mars Project, 1952
This classic on space travel was first published in 1953, when interplanetary space flight was considered science fiction by most of those who considered it at all

Solar system, 18th century engraving
Solar System. Engraved plate form the 18th century depicting the Solar System. At the centre is the Sun, with the terrestrial planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars) close by

Viking 1 launch. Titan 3E rocket launching NASAs Viking 1 spacecraft on its mission to Mars. Viking 1 was the first of two spacecraft sent to Mars as part of NASAs Viking program

Phobos, Martian moon, satellite image
Phobos. First ever image of Phobos, taken by NASAs Mariner 9 space orbiter in 1971. Phobos, the larger of the two Martian moons, is irregular in shape, measuring 19x21x27 kilometres

Mars, 1877. This artwork is part of a collection by the French artist and amateur astronomer Etienne Leopold Trouvelot (1827-1895)

Mars surface, Opportunity rover image
Martian surface. True colour image from the panoramic camera on NASAs Mars exploration rover Opportunity of the Erebus Crater. A portion of the craters rim is seen at top centre

Schiaparellis map of Mars, 1877-1888
Schiaparellis map of Mars. This drawing of the two hemispheres of Mars was made by the Italian astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli (1835-1910) between the years 1877 and 1888

Mars with clouds, artwork. The Sun is at upper left. This image can represent a Mars of the past, when its atmosphere was thicker and warmer and there was flowing water on its surface

Schiaparellis map of Mars, 1882-1888
Schiaparellis map of Mars. This drawing of the two hemispheres of Mars was made by the Italian astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli (1835-1910) between the years 1882 and 1888

Schiaparellis map of Mars, 1879
Schiaparellis map of Mars. This drawing of the southern (left) and northern (right) hemipsheres of Mars was made in 1879 by the Italian astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli (1835-1910)

USA-China exploration of Mars, artwork
USA-China exploration of Mars. Artwork of a future Mars mission, showing US and Chinese astronauts examining a rock on the Martian surface at sunrise, next to a flag marking this as Expedition 21

Mission to Mars, artwork
Mission to Mars. Computer artwork of a manned Orion crew exploration vehicle (lower left) approaching its mission rocket in orbit around Earth

Martian surface, artwork
Martian surface. Artwork of the Terra Sirenum area in Mars southern hemisphere, which is dominated by old, heavily cratered highlands

Martian sunrise, artwork
Martian sunrise. Artwork of the sunrise seen from the bottom of a Martian canyon. The Sun is surrounded by a bluish halo due to dust in the Martian atmosphere

Russian Mars rover. This model rover is based on the Mars-92 and Mars-94 projects. These projects are being developed at the Space Studies Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, in Moscow

1731 Johann Scheuchzer astronomy orbits
1731 Physica Sacra (Sacred Physics) by Johann Scheuchzer (1672-1733) astronomy the heavens revealing the glory of God, folio copper engraving drawn by a team of engravers under the direction of

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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.