Planetary Collection (page 11)

Lightning on Venus C016 / 8918
Artwork of lightning striking the surface of Venus. In the 1970s, the Russian Venera 11 and 12 probes detected lightning. The European Space Agencys Venus Express, in 2006-2007

Wrights theory of the universe, 1750
Wrights theory of the universe. Diagram showing the Earth surrounded by concentric shells of stars, as published in An original theory or new hypothesis of the Universe (1750)

Lightning on Venus C016 / 8917
Artwork of lightning striking the surface of Venus. In the 1970s, the Russian Venera 11 and 12 probes detected lightning. The European Space Agencys Venus Express, in 2006-2007

Saturns north pole region, Cassini image. This north polar hexagon region of the gas giant planet Saturn is in sunlight as spring comes to the planets northern hemisphere

Lightning on Venus C016 / 8916
Artwork of lightning striking the surface of Venus. In the 1970s, the Russian Venera 11 and 12 probes detected lightning. The European Space Agencys Venus Express, in 2006-2007

Coriolis effect, artwork C016 / 7691
Coriolis effect. Computer artwork of an Earth globe, showing how the rotation of the Earth (white arrow) affects the motion (yellow arrows) of the winds at different locations on the Earth

Venera-15 radar image of Venus
Venus. Radar image showing part of Sedna Planitia in the northern hemisphere of Venus. The are seen here is about 1100km wide and 850km high

Surface of Mercury, artwork C016 / 6323
Surface of Mercury. Artwork of the Sun (upper left) over rocky outcrops and craters on the surface of the planet Mercury. Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun

Clouds and mud on Mars, artwork C016 / 6320
Clouds and mud on Mars as seen from space, artwork. This is a prehistoric Mars, billions of years ago when its atmosphere was thicker and warmer and there was thought to be flowing water

New Horizons spacecraft at Pluto, artwork C016 / 6381
New Horizons spacecraft at Pluto, artwork. New Horizons launched from Earth on 19 January 2006 and will take 9 years to reach Pluto, arriving mid-2015

Liquid hydrocarbons on Titan, artwork C016 / 6324
Liquid hydrocarbons on Titan, computer artwork. Lake of liquid ethane (upper centre) on Titan, the largest moon of Saturn

Europas ocean, artwork
Europas ocean. Artwork based on astronomical research studying the frozen surface of Europa, one of the four largest moons of Jupiter

Earth-like exoplanet, artwork C017 / 9982
Earth-like exoplanet, artwork. This designed alien planet features two continents named Turtle and Jellyfish. The Turtle is an isolated equatorial continent

Earth-like exoplanet, artwork C017 / 9981
Earth-like exoplanet, artwork. This designed alien planet is a young world, highly active tectonically and volcanically. The continents are an irregular shape and there are many islands

Epona alien planet, artwork C017 / 9983
Epona alien planet, artwork. This designed alien planet is called Epona. It was modelled in the 1990s by a worldbuilding group who designed it according to scientific principles

MESSENGER spacecraft at Mercury, artwork C017 / 7337
MESSENGER spacecraft at Mercury, computer artwork. MESSENGER (MErcury Surface, Space ENvironment, GEochemistry, and Ranging) is a robotic NASA spacecraft orbiting the planet Mercury

Asteroid mining, artwork C014 / 1238
Asteroid mining. Artwork of mining machines on an asteroid orbiting close to the Earth. Asteroids, a potential source of ores and minerals, are rocky bodies that orbit the Sun

Migration to the Americas, diagram
Migration to the Americas. Diagram showing the three theories (arrowed) for when and how humans first arrived in the Americas

Seismic tomography, diagram
Seismic tomography. Diagram showing how analysis of seismic waves generated by an earthquake can be used to locate and map underground structures within the Earth

1874 Transit of Venus, Rodriguez Island, Indian Ocean. This expedition was one of several organised by British astronomers

Human migration, artwork
Human migration. Artwork showing the global history of human migration. Modern humans emerged 200, 000 years ago in Africa (centre left)

1874 Transit of Venus chart, egress 2 (exterior contact). This transit took place on 8-9 December 1874. Such transits (where Venus passes across the Sun as seen from the Earth) are rare

1874 Transit of Venus chart, ingress 2 (interior contact). This transit took place on 8-9 December 1874. Such transits (where Venus passes across the Sun as seen from the Earth) are rare

1874 Transit of Venus chart, egress 1 (interior contact). This transit took place on 8-9 December 1874. Such transits (where Venus passes across the Sun as seen from the Earth) are rare

Alien planet HD 189733b and stellar flare. Artwork of the exoplanet HD 189733b seen from its moon during a stellar flare. This Jupiter-sized planet is around 63 light years away in the constellation

Eris, artwork
Eris. Computer artwork of the dwarf planet Eris, formerly known as 2003 UB313 or Xena. Eris is the largest known dwarf planet

Model of Voyager spacecraft in Jet Propulsion Laboratorys Von Karman auditorium

Voyager spacecraft imager scan platform. Photographed at Jet Propulsion Laboratory

T Cha system and dust ring, artwork C014 / 5045
T Cha system and dust ring. Artwork showing the dusty ring and disc (blue) surrounding the young star T Cha (bright object, upper left)

Exoplanet types, artwork C016 / 5354
Exoplanet types. Artwork of a range of types of extrasolar planets that have been discovered beyond our Solar System. These exoplanets range from very large gas giant planets (upper right)

Formation of the Moon, artwork C016 / 5353
Formation of the Moon. Artwork of the Moon forming in the skies of a proto-Earth following the collision that led to its formation

Formation of the Moon, artwork C016 / 5352
Formation of the Moon. Artwork of a Mars-sized protoplanet (Theia) looming over a proto-Earth with which it is about to collide. This illustrates the giant impact theory of the formation of the Moon

Celestial planisphere, 1700 C016 / 4385
Celestial planisphere. 18th-century astronomy diagrams centred around a planisphere of stars and the southern constellations. The Sun and Mercury are at upper left

Pakistan-India at night, ISS image C016 / 4204
Pakistan-India at night. View from the International Space Station (ISS) of the western Himalayas (left) with the city lights of northern Pakistan and India (upper right) on the Indo-Gangetic Plain

Italy at night, ISS image C016 / 3891
Italy at night. View from the International Space Station (ISS) of the city lights of Italy. North is towards upper right. Sicily is at lower left, below Sardinia and Corsica

Atlantic hurricanes, August 2010 C016 / 3873
Atlantic hurricanes. Earth globe satellite image showing hurricanes developing in the Atlantic in August 2010. North is at top

Cloud layers, ISS image C016 / 3872
Cloud layers. View from the International Space Station (ISS) of cloud layers in Earths atmosphere over eastern Brazil. The blue haze is the upper regions of Earths atmosphere

Thunderstorms, space shuttle image C016 / 3867
Thunderstorms. Space shuttle image of multiple thunderstorm cells (lower frame and at upper right) in Earths atmosphere. This view is from the space shuttle Discovery

Hispaniola, ISS image C016 / 3868
Hispaniola. View from the International Space Station (ISS) of the island of Hispaniola (foreground) with Cuba extending over the horizon at top. North is at right. Jamaica is at upper left

North Africa and Europe, satellite image C016 / 3866
North Africa and Europe, satellite image. North is towards top. Clouds (white) are seen over most of Europe, with a cloud-free view over the vast expanse of the Sahara (brown) in North Africa

Moonrise over Earth, ISS image C016 / 3865
Moonrise over Earth. Composite of three images of the Full Moon, obscured and distorted by Earths atmosphere, as seen from the International Space Station (ISS)

Sea surface temperature, 2010 global map C016 / 3800
Sea surface temperature, 2010 global map. The worlds oceans are heated by sunlight, with variations in the surface temperature caused by varying latitude, the Earths rotation, and axial tilt

Sea surface salinity, 2012 global map C016 / 3796
Sea surface salinity, 20 January 2012 global map. The salinity (salt content) of the sea surface, used in climate models, depends on sea surface temperature and evaporation, winds

Earths atmosphere, cutaway Earth globe. Computer graphic of an Earth globe centred on the Atlantic Ocean and a cutaway atmosphere, generated using satellite and mapping data

Early Earths internal structure, artwork
Early Earths internal structure. Artwork of a hemispherical cross-section through the early Earth, with thin oceanic crust and formation of the first continental landmasses

Dusk over the Americas, Earth globe C016 / 3730
Dusk over the Americas, Earth globe. Computer graphic of a crescent Earth globe centred on the northern Atlantic, generated using satellite and mapping data

Dawn over Europe and Africa, Earth globe C016 / 3729
Waxing crescent Moon. Image 5 of 27. Optical image of a waxing (increasing in apparent size) crescent Moon 5 days into its 28-day cycle

Atlantic Ocean, cloud-free C016 / 3728
Atlantic Ocean, cloud-free. Computer graphic of the Atlantic Ocean on an Earth globe, generated using satellite and mapping data

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"Exploring the Vastness of Planetary Wonders: A Journey Through Space and Time" Earthrise Photograph: Witnessing the breathtaking beauty of our home planet as it rises above the lunar horizon, reminding us of its fragility and interconnectedness. Continental Drift after 250 Million Years: Marvel at the ever-changing face of our planet, where landmasses have shifted over millions of years, shaping continents as we know them today. Full Moon: Gaze upon the luminous celestial body that has captivated humanity for centuries, illuminating our nights with its ethereal glow. Solar System Artwork: Immerse yourself in an artistic representation showcasing the mesmerizing diversity and intricate dance of planets orbiting around our life-sustaining Sun. Neptune - Voyager 2 Image: Get a glimpse into the mysterious blue realm of Neptune captured by NASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft, unraveling secrets about this distant gas giant. Saturn & Its Moons - Voyager I Composite Image: Behold a composite image revealing Saturn's majestic rings adorned with six captivating moons, offering a glimpse into this ringed wonderland. Jupiter and Io - New Horizons Image: Explore Jupiter's immense size alongside one of its volcanic moons called Io through an image captured by NASA's New Horizons mission. Earth from Space - Satellite Image: Contemplate our pale blue dot suspended in space as seen from afar—a humbling reminder to cherish and protect our precious home amidst vast cosmic emptiness. Solar System Overview: Embark on a visual journey through our solar system, witnessing diverse worlds ranging from scorching deserts to icy realms teeming with potential for exploration. Phases of the Moon: Observe how Luna gracefully transitions between waxing crescents to full moons and waning gibbous phases—an eternal cycle that has guided civilizations throughout history. Moon Rising Over Earth's Horizon.