Terrestrial Collection (page 15)

Fully lit Earth centered on North America

View from Voyager 1 if our Sun were replaced by VY Canis Majoris, the largest known star

Artist concept of Kepler-10b. the discovery of its first rocky planet, named Kepler-10b. Measuring 1.4 times the size of Earth, it is the smallest planet ever discovered outside our solar system

A command module prepares to dock with a Phobos mission rocket in Earth orbit
An Orion class command module, upper right, prepares to dock with a Phobos mission rocket in Earth orbit. Below at a distance of approximately 200 miles is the eastern Sahara desert

Full Earth showing city lights of Africa, Europe, and the Middle East

A space probe investigates a cloud covered planet in outer space
A space probe investigates a beautiful cloud covered planet in outer space. Clouds swirl over the planets surface and through its atmosphere

Full Earth at night showing city lights centered on Asia

Mars outpost near mesa
A manned habitat rests on the rocky and desolate surface of Mars. In the background is a mesa and on the right a manned rover

Earth with clouds and sea ice from December 8, 2008

A global view over Asia with Arctic sea ice shown on September 21, 2005, the day on which the sea ice was at the minimum extent for the year

Two survey craft orbit a terrestrial type planet, still unnamed, as part of the Perseus Arm Astrographic Survey

Full Earth showing simulated clouds over Africa. The lighting of this scene is completely artistic and not scientifically accurate

Full Earth showing North America and South America
Full Earth showing North and South America on July 14, 2010

Full Earth showing Africa, Europe, & Middle East

Full Earth showing South America (with stars)

Image comparison of iconic views of planet Earth. Top row left to right: Blue Marble 1972 Photograph, Blue Marble 2002, Aqua Marble 2005

Artists concept of Kepler 22b, an extrasolar planet found to orbit the habitable zone
This artists concept illustrates Kepler-22b, a planet known to comfortably circle in the habitable zone of a sun-like star

The Earth shown at the outer edges of the known solar system
In this artists visualization, the Earth is shown at the outer edges of the known solar system. The Earth is so far away that the Sun appears as an extremely bright star instead of the large

South America

A planet harvested off its resources and left for dead on its own
Artists concept of a planet harvested off its resources and left for dead on its own

Digital composite of Earths city lights at night, centered over the Atlantic Ocean. Visible are parts North and South America, Europe, and Africa

Synthesized view of Earth showing North Africa and southwestern Europe
February 3, 2012 - Synthesized view of Earth showing North Africa and southwestern Europe

A view of the Earth with the full Antarctic region visible
September 21, 2005 - A view of the Earth with the full Antarctic region visible

Full Earth showing North America and Mexico
January 4, 2012 - A Blue Marble image of Earth showing North America and Mexico

A rich woman looking at a terrestrial planet on the right
A rich woman looks over her most recent purchase: the terrestrial planet on the right

Solar System Poster

All-terrain vehicles embark on an exploratory mission across Mars
All-terrain vehicles embark on an exploratory mission as they depart a spacecraft taking off from Mars to return to Earth

Artists depiction of an Earth-like world with a large rocky moon orbiting
An artists depiction of an Earth-like world with a large rocky moon orbiting

A paradise world with a huge city looks out on a beautiful nebula

Digital composite of a comet heading towards Earth

Full Earth showing the eastern hemisphere. The four vertical lines of haze visible in this image shows the reflection of sunlight off the ocean, known as glint

An earth-like planet in the middle of a calm area of space

Illustration of the planet Venus
Illustration of the Planet Venus. Earths Evil Twin has found itself in human mythology since the dawn of time. Over the past thousands of years, the planet hasn t given up many of its secrets

The Blue Marble Next Generation Earth showing North America
The Blue Marble Next Generation data set provides a monthly global cloud-free true-color picture of the Earths landcover at a 500-meter spatial resolution

Artists depiction of an Earth-like planet with a pair of moons in orbit
An artists depiction of an Earth-like planet alone in space with a pair of moons in orbit

Earth with clouds and sea ice from September 15, 2008

Phobos mission rocket system ready for departure
A complete rocket system for delivering a crew of three to Mars moon Phobos and returning them to the Earth. The vast bulk of the rocket is propellant divided into stages that are each released in

An artists depiction of a large planet covered by oceans with a thick atmosphere. Its companion moon orbits closely

Sunrise on Mercury. With the appearance of the Sun thats three times larger and considerably brighter and whiter in Mercurys airless sky

Aplanet illuminated by plasma floating in the vast space
Artists concept of a planet illuminated by plasma floating in the vast space

The Blue Marble Next Generation Earth showing the United States, Canada and Greenland
The Blue Marble Next Generation data set provides a monthly global cloud-free true-color picture of the Earths landcover at a 500-meter spatial resolution

An earth-like planet illuminated by a nearby white dwarf
An Earth-like planet illuminated by a nearby white dwarf

Illustration comparing the size of extrasolar planet Gliese 581 c with that of the Earth
Illustration comparing the size of extrasolar planet Gliese 581 c (right) with that of the Earth (left). Gliese 581 c is believed to be about five times more massive than the Earth with a diameter

Artists concept of a windy planet with a thick atmosphere
Artists concept of a windy planet with atmosphere so thick its impossible to land there

Full Earth view showing Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and India

Planet Earth 90 million years ago during the Late Cretaceous Period
This is how the western hemisphere of the Earth may have appeared 90 million years ago during the Late Cretaceous period. During this period continental drift

Full Earth at night showing city lights centered on the South Pole

Large planet Saturn and its rings next to small planet Earth

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"Exploring the Terrestrial Realm: A Journey through Art and Science" Embark on a celestial adventure as we delve into the wonders of the terrestrial realm, where art and science intertwine to unravel the mysteries of our Solar System. Gazing at breathtaking artwork depicting our planetary neighbors, we marvel at their diverse landscapes and captivating beauty. From fiery Mars to majestic Jupiter, each planet holds its own allure, inviting us to explore beyond Earth's boundaries. Amidst this cosmic exploration, we encounter an unexpected guest - the Mauritian Dodo. This compact bird with its curved brown bill and feet stands as a symbol of earthly life amidst celestial grandeur. Its presence reminds us that even in vastness, there is room for delicate creatures like ourselves. As we journey further into history, Gerardus Merc's 1595 masterpiece "Septentrionalium Terrarum descriptio" unfolds before our eyes. This ancient map reveals how early astronomers envisioned our world within the context of a larger universe – a testament to humanity's enduring curiosity about its place in space. Moving forward in time, Hans Holbein's iconic painting "The Ambassadors" transports us back to 1533. Amidst intricate details lies a hidden message – an enigmatic skull reminding us of mortality against the backdrop of infinite possibilities beyond Earth. Venturing beyond familiar realms, Kepler-10b emerges from imagination onto canvas – an exoplanet teeming with potential for extraterrestrial lifeforms yet undiscovered by human eyes. Science fiction magazines like Startling Stories capture these fantastical visions that ignite our imaginations and propel us towards uncharted territories. But amidst all these cosmic wonders lies one constant - The Earth itself. Our home among stars shines brightly as we realize its uniqueness in sustaining life amid vast emptiness. Saturn looms nearby; both planets depicted accurately to scale remind us that despite differences in size or composition, every celestial body holds its own significance.