Planet Collection (page 3)

Kepler-10b exoplanet, artwork
January 10, 2011 WASHINGTON -- NASAs Kepler mission confirmed the discovery of its first rocky planet, named Kepler-10b. Measuring 1.4 times the size of Earth

Earth from space, artwork. View of the Earth centred on 165 degrees East, showing Russia (top left), Southeast Asia (centre left), China and Japan (upper left), Australia (lower left)

Earth, topographic and bathymetric map. This map is centred on the Pacific Ocean, at longitude 140 degrees west. Highlands and lowlands of the continents are shown as ridges and flat areas

Schiaparellis two hemispheres of the planet Mars
The two hemispheres of the planet Mars as drawn by the Italian astronomer and historian of science, Giovanni Schiaparelli

Voyager spacecraft. Computer artwork of a Voyager spacecraft passing out of our solar system. Two Voyager spacecraft were launched in 1977

Curiosity rover on Mars, artwork

Colliding galaxies, artwork
Colliding galaxies. Computer artwork of colliding galaxies seen from an alien planet. Collisions between galaxies are fairly common

Black and White Illustration of Chiron astronomical symbol
A minor planet in the solar system, Chiron orbits the sun between Saturn and Uranus. In Greek myth, he was a healer who could heal anyone but himself so its associated with healing the healing of

Whole Earth, satellite image. This map is centred on the Greenwich meridian, at zero degrees latitude. Arctic and Antarctic ice is white, oceans are blue and land is green and brown

Poster, Jacquelin Le Mans 24 hour race
Motorsport - Jacquelin Le Mans 24 hour race colour poster, 15-16 June 1974. 16 x 24 inches. Date: 1974

The Great Astronomer Schiaparelli at the Brera Observatory (colour litho)
2798364 The Great Astronomer Schiaparelli at the Brera Observatory (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Four moons of Jupiter, Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto, 1979. Four separate pictures of these moons sometimes known as the Galilean moons taken from Voyager 1

Vintage Map of the World
Vintage map of the world from 1837

The planet Saturn, illustration

US-JUPITER
This true-color simulated view of Jupiter released 30 December, 2000 by NASA is composed of four images taken by NASAs Cassini spacecraft on 07 December, 2000

A diagram of the Universe by the 17th century English Neoplatonist Robert Fludd showing the links between the hidden
FLUDDs UNIVERSE. A diagram of the Universe by the 17th century English Neoplatonist Robert Fludd showing the links between the hidden God and the manifest world

Africa, satellite image
Africa. Satellite image of the Earth centred on Africa. Clouds are white, oceans are blue and land is green and brown. Also seen are Europe (top) Asia (upper right), the Indian Ocean (right)

Surface of the planet Mercury. Creator: NASA
Surface of the planet Mercury

An alien planet and its moon in orbit around a red giant star

Artists concept illustrating the two Saturn-sized planets discovered by the Kepler
This artistas concept illustrates the two Saturn-sized planets discovered by the Kepler mission. The star system is oriented edge-on, as seen by Kepler, such that both planets cross in front

Planet Earth on human hands, breaking down and crumbling with fragments falling apart. Airbrush illustration

Planet Uranus taken by the spacecraft Voyager 2 in 1986

The universe is a place of intense color and beauty

Saturn seen from the surface of its moon, Rhea. It is the largest of Saturns airless satellites. It was discovered in 1672 by Giovanni Cassini

Global mosaic of Mars. Visible in the center of this mosaic is the largest known chasm in the solar system, Valles Marineris

A futuristic alien plant harvest

with the sun at the center. Engraving, Dutch, 17th century
COPERNICAN UNIVERSE with the sun at the center. Engraving, Dutch, 17th century

Alpha Centauri binary stars and planets. Artwork from above the surface of one of the moons of one of the planets in the Alpha Centauri binary star system

Kepler-22b, artwork C013 / 9945
Kepler-22b. Computer artwork of the extrasolar planet Kepler-22b. Kepler-22b is about 2.5 times the size of Earth and orbits the G-type star Kepler-22 around 600 light years from Earth

ALLEGORY OF MERCURY, 1496. Personification of Mercury, the planet of science and the arts. Woodcut from Nicolas Le Rouges Le grand kalendrier des bergieres, Troyes, 1496

Planets internal structures, and Pluto, computer artwork. Mercury, Mars and Venus consist of a large iron core (spherical), surrounded by a thick silicate mantle (yellow) covered in a surface crust

Solar system

Sun and its planets. Artwork of the eight planets of the solar system arrayed from left to right in their order from the Sun (far left). The size of the Sun and planets is to scale

Uranus. Hubble Space Telescope image of the planet Uranus, showing its ring system and six of its moons. The bright moon at lower right is Ariel. Five other faint moons are seen around the rings

Saturn and rings from Voyager 1

Manned maneuvring unit space walk, 1984. Astronaut Bruce McCandless floats free above the Earth in his manned manoeuvring unit (MMU) on 7th February 1984

Alien and astronaut, artwork
Alien and astronaut, computer artwork. Humanoid alien meeting with an astronaut in a spacesuit. They are standing on an airless, rocky world, under a starry night sky

Southeast Asia at night, satellite image
Southeast Asia at night. Satellite image of the Earth seen at 18:00 (6pm) GMT (UCT), centred on China. City lights (yellow) show areas of dense population, particularly in India (left)

Fantasy Spacecraft, Fantastic Adventures Scifi Magazine Covers
A Spaceship blasts away from a dying planet in this Science Fiction Magazine cover

Africa, night-day satellite image. This composite image of the Earth is set against a background of stars, and is centred on the continent of Africa. North is at top

Whole Earth at night, satellite image. This map is centred on the Greenwich meridian, at zero degrees latitude. City lights (yellow) show areas of dense population

Africa, topographic map. Highlands and lowlands of the continents are shown as ridges and flat areas. Southern Europe and the Middle East are also seen at top and upper right respectively

Master of the Asteroid, Wonder Stories Scifi Magazine Cover
MASTER OF THE ASTEROID - A stranded astronaut is honoured as a god when he crashes on a distant planet

Planet Mars seen from one of its moons
The planet Mars as seen from one of its moons, a hundred times larger than the planet Earths Moon as seen from Earth

Facsimile copy of a page of the Dresden Codex (pen & ink on paper) (see also 82558)
CHT207068 Facsimile copy of a page of the Dresden Codex (pen & ink on paper) (see also 82558) by Mexican School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Allegory of the Planets and Continents, 1752. Creator: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Allegory of the Planets and Continents, 1752

Diagram showing Geocentric system of universe, 1539. Artist: Petrus Apianus
Diagram showing Geocentric system of universe, 1539. Geocentric (earth-centred) system of universe showing Aristotles 4 elements surrounded by sphere of fixed stars, spheres of planets

Route map, Imperial Airways. 1938

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"The Pale Blue Dot: A Glimpse into the Eternal Mystery of Our Planet" In the vastness of space, a tiny speck called Earth emerges as a dramatic balance between eternity and everlasting change. As Voyager 1 captured the iconic image of our planet from afar, known as the Pale Blue Dot, we were reminded of our place in the cosmos. The Earthrise over Moon photograph taken by Apollo 8 further deepened our understanding of this mysterious globe we call home. Contrasting beliefs have emerged throughout history, with some even suggesting that our world is nothing more than a flat plane. Yet, when confronted with the breathtaking Earthrise artwork or witnessing its rising silhouette above the lunar horizon, it becomes undeniable that our planet is part of an awe-inspiring solar system. Nestled within this celestial arrangement are planets like Neptune, which Voyager 2 unveiled through its lens. And who can forget Voyager 1's composite image showcasing Saturn and six moons? These glimpses into distant worlds remind us that there is so much more to explore beyond our own backyard. As we contemplate astronomy and navigate NASA's discoveries, we come to appreciate both the grandeur and fragility of our planet. From satellite images revealing the Whole Earth at night to artworks depicting our Solar System's beauty, every perspective adds another layer to its ever-evolving story. The sizes of Solar System planets compared showcase their diversity – from gas giants like Jupiter to rocky terrains like Mars – each holding its own secrets waiting for us to uncover, and is through these explorations that humanity seeks answers about existence itself. So let us marvel at this pale blue dot floating in space - an eternal reminder that despite all odds against life's emergence in such abundance on Earth; here we stand united as one species on a journey towards understanding ourselves and unraveling nature's mysteries.