Astrobiology Collection (#7)

Alien planet and asteroid. Computer artwork of an asteroid heading towards an Earth-like alien planet. Any asteroid over 1 kilometre in diameter that impacted the planet would cause catastrophic

Habitable alien planet, artwork
Habitable alien planet. Computer artwork of an Earth-like alien planet (upper centre). A planets orbit and its size have to fit within a narrow range in order to have a surface temperature suitable

Extraterrestrial civilisation, artwork
Extraterrestrial civilisation. Computer artwork of an Earth-like alien planet that is home to an advanced civilisation, with artificial lights revealing brightly lit cities that follow the contours

Gliese 581 c and Earth compared, artwork
Gliese 581 c and Earth compared. Computer artwork comparing the size of the extrasolar planet Gliese 581 c (right) with that of the Earth (left)

Alien anemone, artwork
Alien anemone. Computer artwork of a bioluminescent anemone-like alien creature

Alien eden, conceptual artwork
Alien eden. Conceptual computer artwork of a hypothetical idyllic landscape on a distant alien planet

70 Virginis b planet, artwork
70 Virginis b planet. Computer artwork of the giant extrasolar planet 70 Virginis b seen from the surface of a hypothetical moon

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

Earthlike moon, conceptual artwork
Earthlike moon. Conceptual computer artwork of a view across an earthlike moon with a large ringed planet in the sky. It is likely that there are earthlike planets in the Universe that are themselves

Jupiter and Earth compared, artwork
Jupiter and Earth compared. Computer artwork comparing the size of the gas giant Jupiter (left) with that of the Earth (right)

Alien lake, conceptual artwork
Alien lake. Conceptual computer artwork of plants growing around an impact crater filled with liquid water on an earth-like alien planet

Alien, artwork
Alien, computer artwork. This is a humanoid alien with large eyes and four digits on its hands. Alien anatomy will differ from that of humans due to aliens evolving in a different environment

Alien life, artwork
Alien life. Computer artwork of alien eyes superimposed with the head and neck of an alien among bright lights

Alien, artwork
Alien. Computer artwork of a humanoid alien emerging from bright lights. Alien anatomy will differ from that of humans due to aliens evolving in a different environment

Darwin infrared space telescope, artwork
Darwin infrared space telescope. Computer artwork of the European Space Agencys (ESA) Darwin mission telescopes in orbit over Earth

Spaceship, artwork
Spaceship. Computer artwork of a spaceship travelling past an alien planet

Earths cometary bombardment, artwork
Earths cometary bombardment. Artwork of Earth being bombarded with cometary fragments. On a populated Earth, such a bombardment would be catastrophic, but in the early history of the solar system

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)

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Astrobiology, the captivating field that explores the possibility of life beyond Earth, takes us on a mesmerizing journey through our vast universe. From the gigantic scarp on Uranus' moon, Miranda, to the breathtaking artwork captured by the Kepler Mission space telescope, we are constantly reminded of the wonders that lie beyond our own planet. In one artist's concept, two Saturn-sized planets discovered by Kepler grace our imagination with their majestic presence. Meanwhile, another artwork depicts an astronaut gazing up at Mars' sun as they explore its mysterious terrain – a reminder of humanity's relentless pursuit to uncover extraterrestrial secrets. The cosmos continues to astound us with its enigmatic beauty. A bright star named Rigel is momentarily eclipsed by a moon from a hypothetical planet in one stunning image. And in another artist's rendering, Epsilon Eridani emerges as a possible habitable world where life could thrive. As we venture further into space exploration, we discover celestial marvels closer to home. Orbiting 70 Virginis is a super-Jupiter – an awe-inspiring sight that expands our understanding of planetary diversity. Ice spires adorn Jupiter's large moon Callisto while Ganymede showcases an impact crater alongside its colossal host planet. Astrobiology invites us to ponder profound questions about existence and what lies beyond our familiar blue sphere. It fuels our curiosity and ignites dreams of encountering alien civilizations or witnessing otherworldly landscapes firsthand. Through scientific inquiry and artistic interpretation alike, astrobiology inspires us to embrace both the known and unknown realms of outer space. As we delve deeper into this captivating field, may it continue to ignite wonder within us all and drive humanity towards new frontiers yet unexplored.