From Space Collection (#21)

Moonrise over Earth
Moon rise over the Earth horizon

Exoplanet COROT-7b, artwork
Planet from hell Corot-7b. As one can tell from this artists rendition, Corot-7b is about the last planet any spacefarer would want to visit

Near-Earth asteroids, artwork
A 10-kilometer-sized Asteroid and smaller co-asteroids approaching the Earth, bringing death from space. Here an impact in North America seems to be possible

TIROS weather satellite image
TIROS Earth View of the United States and cloud-covered Mexico. TIROS or Television (Vidicom Camera) Infrared Observation Satellite is a series of early weather satellites launched by NASA

Hubble Space Telescope (HST) in Earth orbit. Image taken from space shuttle Atlantis during mission STS-125, the fifth and final servicing mission to the HST

Pacific Ocean from space, ISS image. This image was taken from the International Space Station (ISS) as it orbited some 378 kilometres above the Earth

Earths rotation
The Earth in 12 steps, each 30 degrees in the direction of natural rotation, which would be 2 hours

Greater Manchester, satellite image
Greater Manchester and surroundings, satellite image. North is at top. The city of Manchester is at centre (grey-white). Liverpool is on the coast at left

Pine Island Glacier, satellite image
Pine Island Glacier. Satellite image of the Pine Island Glacier on the Antarctic coast. A large ice berg has calved from the glacier into Pine Island bay (bottom centre)

Crescent Moon from Earth orbit, artwork
Crescent Moon from Earth orbit, computer artwork. The non-sunlit Earth-facing parts of the Moon are being illuminated by sunlight reflected from the Earth, a phenomenon known as Earthshine

Mercury, MESSENGER January 2008 flyby
Mercury. MESSENGER image of Mercury, the closest planet to the Sun. At upper right is the giant Caloris basin. The MESSENGER (Mercury Surface, Space Environment)

Storm over Iceland, satellite image
Storm over Iceland. Satellite image showing the swirling clouds (white) of a storm over Iceland. North is at top, water is blue

Aurora Borealis from Earth and space
Aurora borealis from Earth and space. Two images of the aurora borealis (northern lights) taken in Finland (bottom left and right), and one taken from the International Space Station (ISS, top)

Valles Marineris, artwork
Valles Marineris. Artwork of an view from space of Valles Marineris (Mariner Valleys), a massive system of canyons on Mars. Valles Marineris is a massive crack in the Martian crust near the equator

Schiaparelli Crater, artwork
Schiaparelli Crater. Artwork of a view from space of a large impact crater (centre left) on Mars, named after the Italian astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli (1835-1910)

Earth and solar eclipse. Computer artwork of the Earth in space looking down on the Indian Ocean from an altitude of 25, 000 miles

Antarctic ozone hole maximum, 2008
Antarctic ozone hole maximum. Satellite image of the maximum extent in 2008 of the ozone hole (blue) over Antarctica (centre)

Earth, artwork
Earth. Computer artwork of the Earth amongst stars and clouds of swirling star dust

Vredefort crater, satellite image. The Vredefort meteor impact crater (semi-circular, lower centre) is the largest, and second-oldest, known impact crater on Earth

Global temperatures, April 2003. Infrared satellite map of worldwide surface and cloud temperatures in April 2003. The colour-coded map shows temperatures in degrees Celsius

Europe at night, satellite image
Europe at night. Satellite image of the Earth seen at 00:00 (midnight) GMT (UTC), centred on Europe. City lights (yellow) in dark areas show areas of dense population

Global temperatures, May 2009. Infrared satellite map of average daytime air temperatures at 3000 metres elevation worldwide in May 2009

Blue Marble image of Earth (2010)
Blue Marble image of Earth. Composite satellite image of Earths eastern hemisphere, centred on India. North is at top. This image is one of a set released in March 2010 using Blue Marble

Eyjafjallajokull eruption, April 2010
Eyjafjallajokull eruption. Satellite image of the ash cloud (grey, centre) from the April 2010 Eyjafjallajokull eruption being blown towards Europe

Global carbon dioxide transport, 2008. Map showing the global variation in atmospheric carbon dioxide levels in July 2008

Global tropospheric methane, 2005. Map showing the global variation of the greenhouse gas methane in the troposphere in August 2005

Martian central-peak crater floor, coloured satellite image. Central-peak craters form when the force of an impact causes the initial crater walls to collapse and produce a central uplift, or peak

Noctis Labyrinthus, Mars. Coloured satellite image of exposed layers on the valley walls of Noctis Labyrinthus on Mars. The white and grey patches (middle right)

Martian impact crater, satellite image
Martian impact crater. Coloured satellite image of an impact crater (centre, middle) on the northern plains of Mars. The terrain surface (red) is pitted with pockets of carbon dioxide frost (white)

Terra Sirenum region, Mars, coloured satellite image. This region, in the southern hemisphere, is heavily cratered. Spectrometer analysis of the rocks show the presence of ancient

Gullies on Mars. Coloured satellite image of gullies on the wall of a crater in the South Aonia Terra region on Mars. The crater rim runs from lower left to middle top

Volcanic blocks, Cerberus Palus, Mars. Coloured satellite image of disrupted terrain in Cerberus Palus, near the equator of Mars. This region is covered with ancient lava

Gullies on a martian sand dune
Gullies on a Martian sand dune. Coloured satellite image of gullies on a sand dune within Russell Crater, Mars. The source of the gullies is not known

Gullies on martian sand dunes
Gullies on Martian sand dunes. Coloured satellite image of Martian sand dunes with gully-like features. The source of the gullies is not known

Martian crater rim, satellite image
Martian crater rim. Coloured satellite image of a fractured crater rim in Arabia Terra, northern Mars. It is thought the crater once held a large lake, which deposited sediments

Ice cap erosion on Mars, satellite image
Ice cap erosion on Mars. Coloured satellite image of pits on the south polar ice cap. The ice cap is made from frozen carbon dioxide

Martian sand dune, satellite image
Martian sand dune. Coloured satellite image of a crater-floor sand dune. The blue-grey swirling patterns are trails created by small tornadoes, known as dust devils

The Americas, satellite image. Oceans are blue and land is green and brown. City lights (yellow) in dark areas show areas of dense population

San Francisco Bay, USA, satellite image
San Francisco Bay, USA. Satellite image of the San Francisco Bay area in California, USA. North is at top. The city of San Francisco is located on the tip of the San Francisco Peninsula

Deforestation in the Amazon, 2000
Deforestation in the Amazon. True colour Landsat satellite image of the Eastern part of the state of Rondonia in Brazil, showing areas of deforestation (light green and brown)

Mount St Helens, 3D satellite image. Satellite image showing the snow-capped Mount St Helens (centre), viewed from the south

The Arctic, night-day satellite image
Asia, night-day satellite image. This composite image of the Earth is set against a background of stars, and is centred on the continent of Asia. North is at top

Norwegian fjords, satellite image. North is at top. Water is black, snow is white and ice is blue. Glaciers (blue) are seen in several of the valleys, carrying ice down from the mountains to the sea

River Nile Delta and Suez Canal, Egypt, satellite image. North is at top. Water is black, vegetation is green and arid land is brown. The image data has been decorrelated to enhance the colours

Volcanic landscape, satellite image. North is at top. Desert sands and salt deposits are white, with the colour varying to light blue depending on the amount of rock content

Earth and Hurricane Dean, 20 August 2007
Earth and Hurricane Dean, satellite image. North is at top. Hurricane Dean is the large rotating cloud system (white) at upper left, in the western Caribbean, to the east of Mexico

South America at night
South America, satellite image

Australia at night, satellite image from space

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"Exploring the vastness of space, we catch a glimpse of our humble abode - the Pale Blue Dot. Voyager 1's iconic image reminds us of Earth's insignificance in the grand scheme of things. " "The breathtaking Earthrise over Moon captured by Apollo 8 serves as a reminder that even from space, our home planet remains an awe-inspiring sight to behold. " "A mesmerizing view of the Whole Earth, also known as Blue Marble 2000, showcases the stunning beauty and fragility of our precious planet. " "From high above, a satellite image reveals the intricate details and natural splendor of the British Isles, offering a unique perspective on this enchanting region. " "As night falls upon the UK, its illuminated cities create a dazzling spectacle when viewed from space. The vibrant lights paint a picture of human activity against the dark canvas of night. " "Gazing down at Europe at night through satellite imagery unveils an interconnected web of bustling metropolises and tranquil landscapes intertwined under twinkling stars. " "Inspired by darkness, Europe at night captivates with its ethereal glow emanating from countless cities scattered across its diverse lands. A testament to humanity's constant motion even after sunset. " "Astonishingly beautiful yet hauntingly mysterious, witnessing Whole Earth at night through satellite imagery evokes contemplation about our place in this vast universe and how we illuminate it with life. " "Jupiter and Io dance gracefully in their celestial ballet as captured by New Horizons' lens. This captivating image transports us beyond our own world into realms where giants roam amidst swirling storms. " "Awe-inspiring from any angle; an exquisite satellite image captures Earth's majestic presence against infinite blackness. A reminder that every corner holds hidden wonders waiting to be discovered. "With remarkable clarity seen from above Scotland within UK is unveiled like never before through detailed satellite imaging—a land steeped in history and adorned with rugged beauty.