Astronomical Objects Collection

A total eclipse of the Sun as seen from being in Earths orbit

Illustration of Saturn and Earth to scale
Illustration showing Saturn (left) and Earth (right) to scale. Saturn is nine times the diameter of Earth. Saturn is the sixth planet from the Sun, Earth is the third

Artists concept of an impact crater on Jupiters moon Ganymede, with Jupiter
Artists concept of an impact crater on Ganymede, about 10 miles in diameter, dominates a scene otherwise defined by a dozen long ridges

Artists concept of planet Uranus. Uranus is the seventh planet in our solar system and has 27 moons and a vertical ring system

Artists concept of planet Neptune. Neptune is the eight planet in our solar system and has planetary rings and a great dark spot indicating a storm on its surface

Artists concept of Uranus and its rings
Artists concept showing how Uranus might look from a position in space several hundred thousand miles above its south pole

3D Rendering of planet Earth surrounded by the recycle symbol

An astronaut surveys his situation on a barren and rocky moon
An astronaut surveys his situation after being marooned on a barren and rocky moon. An alien, and water covered planet, shines in the background

Dwarf planets Ceres, Pluto, and Eris
In this image, from left to right, are the dwarf planets Ceres, Pluto, and Eris. Eris was discovered in 2003 and is now the largest of the known dwarf planets

Galaxy sizes compared to IC 1101, the largest known galaxy

A spring sunrise over the surface of Mars south pole
A spring sunrise reveals a bizarre landscape unlike any other in the Solar System. Frozen carbon dioxide and water ice form long, meandering troughs over Mars south pole

Artists concept of Saturn as seen from the surface of its moon Iapetus. Saturn dominates Iapetus velvet black sky framed by three inner moons. Left to right are Tethys, Rhea and Dione

Neptune and its rings against a starry background

Artists depiction of Kepler 22b, a planet within the habitable zone of a type G star about 600 light years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus

Artists concept of the Valles Marineris canyons on Mars
Artists concept showing how the Valles Marineris canyons may appear shortly after sunrise from an altitude of 35 miles. The view is from a position over the center of the trough system looking east

Heavily cratered highlands on the surface of Mars
Unlike the rolling volcanic plains of the north, the southern half of Mars is dominated by older, heavily cratered highlands

Heart-shaped planet Earth on a dark blue background

Artists concept of the northwest side of the Olympus Mons volcano on Mars
The northwest side of Olympus Mons 20, 000 foot scarps cast long shadows into the water mist and dust-filled atmosphere over the plains of the Tharsis Bulge

Artists concept of the surface of Venus. A visit to Venus surface would reveal a wasteland of vast proportions. While Venus is nearly as large as the Earth

A selection of galaxies smaller than the Milky Way shown to the same scale
Galaxy size comparison chart. A selection of galaxies smaller than the Milky Way shown to the same scale

Artists concept of an alien planetary system. Far beyond our own solar system there are a likely billions of other planets orbiting stars like and unlike our own sun

An artists depiction of a ringed gas giant planet with six moons. The view is from the rocky surface of the farthest moon. A distant star illuminates the scene

A selection of galaxies shown to the same scale
Galaxy size comparison chart. A selection of galaxies shown to the same scale

A large water covered planet with two moons alone in deep space. The galactic core serves as background while a nearby star illuminates the planetary group

An astronaut floating in front of a water covered world with two moons

Earth and moon in outer space with rising sun and flying meteorites

Artists depiction of a gas giant planet on a white background

Artists depiction of a ringed gas giant planet surrounded by its moons
An artists depiction of a ringed gas giant planet surrounded by its moons. The view is from the surface of one of the rocky airless moons

Digital composite showing the comparative sizes of nine asteroids
This composite image shows the comparative sizes of nine asteroids. Up until now, Lutetia, with a diameter of 81 miles (130 kilometers), was the largest asteroid visited by a spacecraft

This artists conception depicts the Kepler-10 star system, located about 560 light-years away near the Cygnus and Lyra constellations. Kepler has discovered two planets around this star

Artists concept of an astronaut floating by a heavily cratered moon
Artists concept of an astronaut floating in outer space. A barren and heavily cratered moon is illuminated from a nearby star

Astronauts work on a space station while the sun rises on an Earth-like planet
A team of astronauts work on a space station in orbit over a cloud covered world. A neighboring Earth-like planet sees the radiance of a nearby sunrise

Artists concept of the Dawn spacecraft entering orbit around Ceres
Artists concept of the Dawn spacecraft entering orbit around the dwarf planet Ceres. In late November 2015 Dawn will descend to its closest orbit around Ceres at a distance of about 230 miles

An artists impression of supernova 1993J, an exploding star in the galaxy M81 whose light reached us 21 years ago. The supernova originated in a double-star system where one member was a massive star

A robotic rover explores an alien world with a large planet at horizon
A robotic rover explores a geological feature of a rocky and barren alien world. A large cloud covered planet rises over the airless environment

A robotic rover explores an alien world with a cratered moon rising above
A robotic rover explores the surface of a rocky and barren alien world. A large cratered moon rises over the airless environment

Artists concept of the planet Jupiter
Artists concept of how Jupiter might look from a position in space just beneath the plane of Jupiters Main ring. Jupiters Main ring is believed to be composed of dust

Artists concept of how Uranus and its tiny moon Puck
Artists concept of how Uranus and its tiny satellite Puck might look from a position in orbit around Puck. Puck in turn orbits Uranus at a height of 37 thousand miles above Uranus cloud tops

A large cloud covered planet rises over a rocky and barren alien world
An artists depiction of the view from a rocky and barren alien world. A large cloud covered planet rises over the airless environment

Illustration of a martian sunrise from within a deep canyon
Artists concept of how a martian sunrise might look from the bottom of a deep canyon. The Sun is surrounded by a bluish halo due to dust in the martian atmosphere

Planet Mars
A full Mars. In this image the massive volcano Olympus Mons is clearly visible upper left of center, while at center are the three Tharsis Montes volcanoes

A moon rises above a stormy gas giant planet
An artists depiction of a stormy gas giant planet with a lone moon coming over the horizon. A star above illuminates the scene as a distant star appears over the moon

Artists concept of lightning in Venus clouds
Lightning has been observed in Venus clouds, however it is not known if lightning strikes the surface as well. If it did, it would be one more infernal element in a nightmare world

A ringed gas giant exoplanet with moons

Close-up of Saturn and its planetary rings

The Moon, Saturn, Mars and Spica in a quadruple conjunction over the lagoon in Chascomus, Argentina

Artists concept of Neptune
Artists concept showing how Neptune might look from a position in space above the plane of its rings. Like Uranus, Neptune is a gas giant

Comet over Endeavour Crater
The comet of 2014 makes a close approach to Mars and puts on a spectacular show for the Opportunity Mars Exploration Rover

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"Exploring the Vastness of Space: A Glimpse into Astronomical Objects" Witnessing a celestial spectacle: A total eclipse of the Sun as seen from being in Earth's orbit. Saturn and Earth to scale: An awe-inspiring illustration showcasing the grandeur of these two magnificent planets. Mysteries within Ganymede: Artists concept reveals an impact crater on Jupiter's moon, Ganymede, with Jupiter looming in the background. Neptune - The enigmatic blue giant: Dive into this artists' concept capturing the beauty and mystery surrounding planet Neptune. Earth's plea for sustainability: 3D rendering presents our precious planet surrounded by the iconic recycle symbol, urging us to protect it. Isolation amidst desolation: An astronaut surveys his situation on a barren and rocky moon, reminding us of both the challenges and wonders of space exploration. Exploring cosmic giants: Galaxy sizes compared to IC 1101, unveiling its colossal magnitude as the largest known galaxy we have discovered so far. Unveiling Uranus' secrets: Artists concept offers a glimpse into this unique ice giant planet that continues to captivate astronomers worldwide. Mars at sunrise - A breathtaking sight. Behold a spring sunrise over Mars' south pole, painting its surface with vibrant hues against a backdrop of endless possibilities. Scars etched in time: Heavily cratered highlands on Mars bear witness to its turbulent past while igniting curiosity about our neighboring red planet's history. Venus - Unveiling her true nature through artistry; artists concept showcases Venus' intriguing surface features that make it stand out among other planets in our solar system. Alien worlds beyond imagination.