Astrogeology Collection (#8)

Artists concept of a view across the surface of the Moon towards Earth in the distance. In this image, the artist tries to capture one of the moons more bizarre realties

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

Jupiters large moon, Europa, is covered by a thick crust of ice above a vast ocean of liquid water. This crust will often pile up in long ridges as floes crash into one another

A view below the gas clouds of Jupiters atmosphere, across a sea of liquid hydrogen
Artists concept of a view below the gas clouds of Jupiters atmosphere, across a sea of liquid hydrogen. Miles beneath Jupiters brown clouds of ammonia

Artists concept of Pluto. In 1985 it was discovered that Pluto has an atmosphere, albeit a very tenuous one. Plutos atmosphere arises only when it approaches closer to the Sun during its highly

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

Large planet Saturn and its rings next to small planet Earth

Illustration of astronauts examining an outcrop of sedimentary rock on a Martian
Explorers don pressure suits and leave the safety of their climate-controlled motor home to examine an outcrop of sedimentary rock on a martian dune field

Artists concept showing Earth and Venus without their atmospheres. While Venus is roughly the same size and density as the Earth, it is otherwise a very different world

Artists concept of a red giant over a hypothetical planet. A red giant star expels its first of many shells of gas into space

Artists concept of how a martian motorhome might be realized. Providing transportation and housing for a crew of two to four human explorers, this pressurized rover would offer stability, visibility

Illustration of the giant extrasolar planet 70 Virginis b
Extrasolar planet 70 Virginis b presides over the hot and airless terrain of a hypothetical moon. While it is not known if 70 Virginis b has rings, it is certainly possible

Gullies at the Edge of Hale Crater, Mars

An astronaut on a barren planet
An astronaut surveys his situation after being marooned on a barren planet. The blackness of deep space is the background

An artists depiction of an Earth type world with two orbiting moons

An astronaut makes first human contact with Mars moon Phobos
An astrogeologist in a spacesuit and manned maneuvering unit (MMU) makes the first human contact with Mars asteroid-like moon Phobos

Artists concept of a view across a pool of lava on the surface of Io, towards Jupiter
Artists concept of a dormant volcanic caldera as it re-awakens with a surge of new lava that breaks up and melts a frozen crust. A gibbous Jupiter hangs over the horizon

Artists concept of how an extraterrestrial civilization on an earth-like planet
This image suggests how an extraterrestrial civilization on an earth-like planet might reveal itself via artificial light sources

Saturn seen from the surface of its moon, Iapetus. Iapetus is divided into a bright hemisphere and a dark one. This is a scene on the dividing line

The sun seen from the surface of Mercury looms three times larger in the sky than it does from the Earth

Surface of Mercury
View of the surface of Mercury, taken in orbit from the MESSENGER spacecraft

A binary star system consisting of a red giant and a white dwarf, seen from a hypothetical planet

A ghostly coronal light reveals Mercurys rugged and inhospitable surface. High up in the dark sky the bright object at the two o clock position is the Earth

Illustration of terraced terrain surrounding the north pole of Mars

An artists depiction of a large spiral galaxy viewed from edge on. Dust and gases obscure the edge of the galaxy that contains a black hole at its center

An advanced race exploring the ancient relics of a martian civilization

Moon structure, artwork C017 / 7340
Moon structure. Cutaway computer artwork showing the internal layers that make up the structure of the Moon. The Moon has a diameter of 3476 kilometres

Neptunes interior, artwork
Neptunes interior. Computer artwork showing the interior structure of the planet Neptune. Internally, Neptune is divided into three major layers: a 5000 km-thick gaseous atmosphere (blue)

Saturns interior, artwork
Saturns interior. Computer artwork showing the interior structure of the planet Saturn. Usually, Saturn and Jupiter are known as gas giants, but they are not made entirely of gas

Jupiters interior, artwork
Jupiters interior. Cutaway computer artwork showing the interior structure of the planet Jupiter. Jupiter is the fifth planet from the Sun and the largest in the solar system

Pluto and Charon, artwork C017 / 0775
Pluto and Charon. Computer artwork of the dwarf planet Pluto (large) with one of its moons, Charon (small). Charon is the largest satellite of Pluto and was discovered in 1978

Moon structure, artwork C017 / 0769
Moon structure. Cutaway computer artwork showing the internal layers that make up the structure of the Moon. The Moon has a diameter of 3476 kilometres

Mercurys interior, artwork
Mercurys interior. Computer artwork showing the interior structure of the planet Mercury. Until recently it was thought that Mercury had a solid core inside

Mars interior, artwork
Mars interior. Computer artwork showing the interior structure of the planet Mars. Current studies say its core consists primarily of iron with about 14-17% sulphur, and is about 1480 km in radius

Lunar crater, Apollo 15 photograph
Lunar crater. View of the flow structure on the rim and edge of the Tsiolkovsky crater in the highlands of the lunar farside

Mars Curiosity rover self-portrait C015 / 6514
Mars Curiosity rover self-portrait. Composite image of NASAs Curiosity rover at the Rocknest site on the surface of Mars, near the base of Mount Sharp (upper right)

Rocknest site, Mars, Curiosity images C015 / 6512
Rocknest site, Mars. Pair of images from the Mast Camera on NASAs Curiosity rover showing the Rocknest site on the Martian surface

Curiosity rover Martian soil analysis C015 / 6510
Curiosity rover Martian soil analysis. Results of the first X-ray diffraction analysis of Martian soil performed by the Chemistry and Mineralogy (CheMin) experiment on NASAs Curiosity rover

Et-Then rock, Mars, Curiosity image C015 / 6509
Et-Then rock. Close-up of a rock called Et-Then at the Rocknest site on the surface of Mars. Imaged by the Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI) on NASAs Curiosity Rover, during the missions 82nd sol

Rocknest site, Mars, Curiosity image C015 / 6506
Rocknest site, Mars. View of a wheel track mark from NASAs Curiosity rover in a ripple of windblown sand and dust at the Rocknest site on the surface of Mars

Rocknest site, Mars, Curiosity image C015 / 6505
Rocknest site, Mars. View of a patch of windblown sand and dust (right) on the surface of Mars, known as the Rocknest site

Bathurst Inlet, Mars, Curiosity image C015 / 6504
Bathurst Inlet. Close-up of a rock called Bathurst Inlet on the surface of Mars taken by the Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI) on NASAs Curiosity Rover

Martian soil, Curiosity image C015 / 6508
Martian soil. Image showing part of the small pit created in the Martian surface when NASAs Curiosity rover collected its second scoop of soil at a sandy patch called Rocknest

Curiosity rover collecting Martian soil C015 / 6507
Curiosity rover collecting Martian soil. View of a sample of Martian soil on the observation tray (round, upper right) of NASAs Curiosity rover

Bathurst Inlet, Mars, Curiosity image C015 / 6503
Bathurst Inlet. Close-up of a rock called Bathurst Inlet on the surface of Mars taken by the Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI) on NASAs Curiosity Rover

Endeavour Crater, Mars, rover photograph
Endeavour Crater. Mosaic image taken by the panoramic camera onboard NASAs Opportunity Rover, showing its own late-afternoon shadow on the surface of Mars, looking eastwards across Endeavour Crater

Mars topography, artwork C013 / 9938
Mars topography. Computer artwork based on satellite images, showing the surface of Mars. Seen here is the Hellas Basin (lower right) in Mars southern hemisphere

Mars topography, artwork C013 / 9939
Mars topography. Computer artwork based on satellite images, showing the surface of Mars. Seen here is the polar ice cap (white) of the Martian North Pole (Planum Boreum)

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Astrogeology, the captivating study of celestial bodies and their geological features, takes us on a mesmerizing journey through our vast universe. As we delve into the mysteries of space exploration, we find ourselves standing on the lunar surface, gazing at its barren yet enchanting landscape. The artwork painted by nature itself leaves us in awe. Moving further outwards, we encounter a gigantic scarp etched onto Uranus' moon Miranda. Its sheer size reminds us of the immense forces shaping these distant worlds. From Rhea's surface, Saturn appears as a breathtaking spectacle; its majestic rings encircling the gas giant like an ethereal crown. We can only imagine what it would be like to witness this sight firsthand. A global mosaic of Mars reveals intricate details that have fascinated scientists for centuries. This red planet holds secrets waiting to be unraveled by future explorers. In solitude amidst Mars' desolate expanse, a lone astronaut gazes up at the sun with wonderment in their eyes. Their presence signifies humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and discovery. A panoramic view showcases Mars' rugged beauty - towering mountains and deep valleys stretching as far as the eye can see, and is an invitation to explore uncharted territories beyond our home planet. Layers upon layers unfold within Cape Verde in Victoria Crater on Mars - each one holding clues about the planet's ancient history and evolution over time. An illustration brings together Saturn and Earth to scale, emphasizing both their similarities and differences. It serves as a reminder that despite being light-years apart, these celestial bodies are part of a grand cosmic dance. The bright star Rigel momentarily disappears behind a moon orbiting an imaginary planet – reminding us that even in hypothetical scenarios, there is still so much left to discover beyond our current understanding. Conceptual images hint at water on Mars - raising hopes for potential signs of life beyond Earth's boundaries. These glimpses ignite our imagination and fuel our desire to explore further.