Martian Collection (page 9)

Computer artwork of an astronaut on Mars surface
Astronaut on Mars. Computer artwork of an astronaut exploring the surface of the planet Mars. The astronauts visor has a space shuttle reflected in it

Artwork of Mars Pathfinder after landing on Mars
Mars Pathfinder arrival at Mars. Third in a series of three artworks showing how the Mars Pathfinder craft will arrive at Mars in July 1997

Sojourner on the surface of Mars
Sojourner. Mars Pathfinder mosaic image of the robotic Sojourner vehicle on the surface of Mars near the rock known as " Barnacle Bill" (at centre left)

Martian colony. Computer illustration of an astronaut standing in front of a colony on Mars. Beside the astronaut is a legged vehicle

Artwork of a space colony on the surface of Mars
Mars base. Artwork of a base on Mars, with astronauts working on a rocket beside it. A manned base on Mars could be constructed from prefabricated sections brought from Earth or from materials

Mars glider. Computer illustration of the deployment of a Mars glider above the surface of Mars. The glider would be folded up in a capsule (top right)

Computer artwork of a vehicle on Mars
Mars rover. Computer illustration of a vehicle on the surface of Mars

Mars Opportunity rover

Canals on Mars
Martian canal, artwork. American astronomer Percy Lowell (1855-1916) popularised the erroneous idea that Mars was criss-crossed by a network of artificial canals

Space industry. Artwork of future industrial buildings on another planet. The colonists live in the domed buildings, which protect them from the unoxygenated atmosphere

Ramscoop spaceship at Mars, computer artwork. This theoretical spaceship is suitable for travel to the stars. Instead of carrying fuel, it would use the hydrogen gas found between the stars

Astronaut on Mars with US flag, artwork
Astronaut on Mars. Artwork of an astronaut on Mars standing next to a US flag. The Martian atmosphere is mostly carbon dioxide and surface temperatures are well below freezing

Spacecraft on Mars, artwork
Spacecraft on Mars. Artwork of a spacecraft lander from a manned mission to Mars. The Martian atmosphere is mostly carbon dioxide and surface temperatures are well below freezing

Spacecraft lands on Mars, artwork
Spacecraft landing on Mars. Artwork of a spacecraft landing from a manned mission to Mars. The Martian atmosphere is mostly carbon dioxide and surface temperatures are well below freezing

Spacecraft lands on Mars
Spacecraft landing on Mars. Artwork of a spacecraft landing from a manned mission to Mars. The Martian atmosphere is mostly carbon dioxide and surface temperatures are well below freezing

Astronaut landing on Mars, artwork
Astronaut landing on Mars. Artwork of an astronaut controlling a spacecraft descent onto Mars. A heads up display (HUD) is seen projected onto a window pane

Mars colony, computer artwork. The first bases on Mars are likely to resemble chemical plants. They will have sealed buildings to protect colonists from the thin atmosphere that is nearly all carbon

Astronauts on Mars, computer artwork. Humans will require protection to explore the surface of Mars because the thin atmosphere is nearly all carbon dioxide

Mars base. Computer artwork of an astronaut at a base on Mars. Humans will require protective suits and sealed buildings when living on Mars

Clovis rock, Mars
Clovis rock outcrop, Mars. Found in the Gusev Crater by NASAs Mars Exploration Rover Spirit, this rock is softer than the surrounding volcanic rocks

Toltecs, volcanic rocks, Mars
Toltecs. Group of Martian volcanic rocks known as Toltecs. These rocks are typical of those in the area and they will be used as a basis of comparison for other rocks, such as the Clovis outcrop

Martian dunes, Endurance Crater
Martian dunes. Sand dunes in Endurance Crater on Mars, coloured image. Dunes such as these cover much of the surface of Mars, so information gained about this one set may be applicable elsewhere

Martian volcanos. Artwork of active volcanos erupting on the surface of planet Mars. The volcano at top centre, emitting a smoke plume, is typical of the shield structure found on Mars

Mars before terraformation, artwork
Mars before terraformation, computer artwork. Terraforming is the process of making another planet Earth-like. On Mars this would involve raising the temperature so that water remains liquid

Mars close approach 2007, HST image
Mars close approach 2007, Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image. Mars is a cold desert world, with an atmosphere of mostly carbon dioxide

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

Terraforming Mars, computer artwork
Terraformed Mars, computer artwork. North is at top. Terraforming is the process of making another planet Earth-like so that it may be habitable by humans

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

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)

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

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)

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Exploring the enigmatic red planet, Mars, has always captivated our imagination. From the Curiosity rover's breathtaking images of its Martian landscape to the Spirit rover's iconic image showcasing the vastness of this alien world, we are constantly reminded of its otherworldly allure. Inspired by H. G. Wells' "The War of the Worlds, " where Martians invade Earth, we ponder the possibility of life beyond our own planet. The composite satellite images reveal a mesmerizing view from above, as if inviting us to unravel its mysteries. As we delve deeper into Mars' secrets, we encounter remarkable milestones in space exploration. The Curiosity rover stands tall on Martian soil in awe-inspiring artwork that symbolizes human ingenuity and determination. It reminds us that humanity's thirst for knowledge knows no bounds. Not forgetting our robotic companions on this extraterrestrial journey, Sojourner and Beagle 2 left their indelible mark on Mars' surface with their successful landings. These achievements serve as a testament to mankind's relentless pursuit of discovery. In popular culture too, Mars has become synonymous with science fiction wonderment. Amazing Stories Scifi magazine cover showcases an imaginative Martian cityscape straight out of our wildest dreams while UFO books continue to fuel speculation about possible encounters with beings from another world. Mars remains an alluring enigma waiting to be unraveled—a celestial body that continues to inspire artists and scientists alike. With each new mission and breakthroughs yet to come, it is only a matter of time before more secrets are revealed about this captivating neighbor in our solar system - forever known as "the martian.