Mars Collection (page 40)

Copernican solar system, 1690 artwork. This heliocentric (Sun-centred) solar system was proposed by the Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus in 1543

Valles Marineris, artwork
Valles Marineris. Artwork of an view from space of Valles Marineris (Mariner Valleys), a massive system of canyons on Mars. Valles Marineris is a massive crack in the Martian crust near the equator

Martian impact basin, artwork
Martian impact basin. Computer artwork of a view across the Argyre impact basin in Mars Southern Highlands. About 4 billion years ago an asteroid or comet collided with Mars creating this surface

Mars cycler spacecraft, artwork
Mars cycler spacecraft. Artwork of two astronauts in manned manoeuvring units on a spacewalk as their cycler spacecraft nears Earth

Schiaparellis observations of Mars. This drawing was made by the Italian astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli (1835-1910). His most detailed observations were made between 1877 and 1888

Lowells observations of Mars. Percival Lowell (1855-1916) was a US astronomer who was one of the proponents of the theory that the straight lines some observers saw on Mars were canals

Schiaparelli Crater, artwork
Schiaparelli Crater. Artwork of a view from space of a large impact crater (centre left) on Mars, named after the Italian astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli (1835-1910)

Mars cargo capsule, artwork
Mars cargo capsule. Computer artwork of an automated cargo capsule (lower right) beginning its one-way journey from a Mars cycler (upper left) to the surface of Mars (upper right)

Beyers observations of Mars. Six dated and labelled observations of Mars made during the opposition of 1924 by M. Beyer of the Hamburg Bergedorf Observatory, Germany

Olympus Mons, Mars, artwork
Olympus Mons. Artwork of the Olympus Mons volcano on Mars. The scarp (cliff-like edge) is up to 6 kilometres high in places

Bootprint on Mars, artwork. Mars is a rocky desert world with no surface water. Its gravity is about one third of that on Earth

Mars and Earth compared, artwork
Mars and Earth compared. Computer artwork comparing the size of Mars (right) with that of the Earth (left). Mars diameter is half that of the Earth s

Pressurised Martian rover, artwork. This vehicle would enable humans to travel long distances across the Martian surface. The rover has solar panels to provide electricity

ExoMars rover, artwork
ExoMars rover on the surface of Mars, artwork. ExoMars (Exobiology in Mars) is a mission originally developed by the European Space Agency (ESA)

Mars and Phobos, artwork
Mars and Phobos. Computer artwork of how Mars (left) and its tiny moon Phobos (upper centre) might appear from a distance of about 100 miles from the surface of Phobos

Valles Marineris, artwork
Valles Marineris. Artwork of an aerial view of Valles Marineris (Mariner Valleys), a massive system of canyons on Mars. Valles Marineris is a massive crack in the Martian crust near the equator

View of Mars from an orbiting spacecraft, artwork. This is a view of Argyre Planitia, an impact basin and plain in the southern highlands of Mars

US flag on Mars, artwork. Flag of the United States of America (USA) planted by astronauts exploring Mars. Mars is a rocky desert world with no surface water

Prehistoric Schiaparelli Crater, artwork
Prehistoric Schiaparelli Crater. Artwork of an aerial view of this large impact crater as it may have appeared around one billion years ago

Mars, artwork. Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun, and it is a rocky desert world. It orbits the Sun in around 689 days at an average distance of around 227 million kilometres

Mars exploration, artwork
Mars exploration. Artwork of an astronaut leaving their Mars rover vehicle to explore the planets surface. Mars is a rocky desert world with no surface water

Space tourism on Mars. Artwork of a space tourist walking on the surface of Mars. Behind him are a series of martian space hotels

Future Mars exploration, artwork
Future Mars exploration, computer artwork. Martian explorer walking in a spacesuit on the surface of Mars near tower-like buildings

Phobos spacecraft. Model of a Phobos spacecraft. This was part of the Phobos programme, where two unmanned probes, Phobos 1 and Phobos 2

Life zones around three stars, artwork. The star types are, from top: hotter stars, sunlike stars, and cooler stars. The colours show the habitable zones (green)

Martian central-peak crater floor, coloured satellite image. Central-peak craters form when the force of an impact causes the initial crater walls to collapse and produce a central uplift, or peak

Noctis Labyrinthus, Mars. Coloured satellite image of exposed layers on the valley walls of Noctis Labyrinthus on Mars. The white and grey patches (middle right)

Martian impact crater, satellite image
Martian impact crater. Coloured satellite image of an impact crater (centre, middle) on the northern plains of Mars. The terrain surface (red) is pitted with pockets of carbon dioxide frost (white)

Terra Sirenum region, Mars, coloured satellite image. This region, in the southern hemisphere, is heavily cratered. Spectrometer analysis of the rocks show the presence of ancient

Gullies on Mars. Coloured satellite image of gullies on the wall of a crater in the South Aonia Terra region on Mars. The crater rim runs from lower left to middle top

Volcanic blocks, Cerberus Palus, Mars. Coloured satellite image of disrupted terrain in Cerberus Palus, near the equator of Mars. This region is covered with ancient lava

Gullies on a martian sand dune
Gullies on a Martian sand dune. Coloured satellite image of gullies on a sand dune within Russell Crater, Mars. The source of the gullies is not known

Gullies on martian sand dunes
Gullies on Martian sand dunes. Coloured satellite image of Martian sand dunes with gully-like features. The source of the gullies is not known

Layered Martian terrain, satellite image
Layered Martian terrain. Coloured satellite image of layered rocks in Arabia Terra, northern Mars. The rocks have layers of roughly uniform depth

Martian crater rim, satellite image
Martian crater rim. Coloured satellite image of a fractured crater rim in Arabia Terra, northern Mars. It is thought the crater once held a large lake, which deposited sediments

Martian sand dune, satellite image
Martian sand dune. Coloured satellite image of a crater-floor sand dune. The blue-grey swirling patterns are trails created by small tornadoes, known as dust devils

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

Giovanni Schiaparelli, Italian astronomer
Giovanni Virginio Schiaparelli (1835-1910), Italian astronomer. Schiaparelli was, from 1862, the Director of the Milan Observatory for forty years

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

Mars as seen from Phobos, artwork
Mars as seen from Phobos, computer artwork. Phobos (grey, foreground) is the larger of the two Martian moons. It is irregular in shape, measuring 19 by 21 by 27 kilometres

Schiaparelli crater, Mars, artwork
Schiaparelli crater, Mars. Computer artwork of the impact crater (upper centre) named after the Italian astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli (1835-1910)

Posters on a fence, western France
An array of posters stuck on a fence, probably in the Loire-Atlantique area of western France. Activities advertised include water polo, stock car racing and blood donation

The Hippodrome, New York - hosting (twice daily) Andresonville and a Yankee Circus on Mars featuring a cast of thousands!

Imperial Fetes
Parisians celebrate the Fetes de l Empereur in the Champ de Mars : he keeps his subjects happy with bread and circuses

Franco-Prussian War. General View of the Battle of Sedan fro
French Marshal MacMahon is defeated at Sedan on September 1st 1870, following french defeats at Worth, Weissenburg, Mars-la-Tour and Gravelotte

Bonvoisin / Mars / Hommes D
MAURICE BONVOISIN alias MARS French artist

Earth Seen by Mars
Martian astronomers, on the basis of their observations, may well think that an Earth city looks like this. As though we would walk about with no clothes on !

Warship of Mars
The Martians are a warlike folk, so when they possessed oceans, it was inevitable that their ships would be built for fighting - massive warships of sophisticated design

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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.