Giant Planets Collection (#5)

A hypothetical 10-million-year-old star system
This is an artists concept of a hypothetical 10-million-year-old star system. The bright blur at the center is a star much like our sun. The other orb in the image is a gas-giant planet like Jupiter

A spacecraft nears a planet to steal resources

Artists concept of Saturn amongst the hydrocarbon haze of its moon Titan. Saturn and its rings would be a majestic sight lording over Titans hydrocarbon haze

Saturns halo of ice rings
May 9, 2007 - A scan across Saturns incredible halo of ice rings yields a study in precision and order. This natural color mosaic was acquired by the Cassini spacecraft as it soared 39 degrees above

View of a distant gas giant in a binary solar system
View of a distant gas giant, surrounded by its four moons, in a binary solar system, with a nebula in the background

Colorful nebula near a ringed planet

A montage of the universe featuring astronomical objects and an exploratory craft
A montage image of the universe featuring Jupiter, Saturn, The Horsehead Nebula, and other astronomical objects, as a deep space exploratory craft moves by

A star provides a cool glow on a nearby gas giant

Mimas drifts along in its orbit against the azure backdrop of Saturns northern latitudes in this true color view. The long, dark lines on the atmosphere are shadows cast by the planets rings

An astronaut floating in space in front of a Jupiter-like planet
Artists concept of an astronaut floating in outer space. An Jupiter-like planet forms the background

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

Close-up view of the planet Jupiter
The New Horizons Multispectral Visible Imaging Camera (MVIC) snapped this incredibly detailed picture of Jupiters high altitude clouds when the spacecraft was only 2.3 million kilometers

Gas giant orbiting Sirius star along with four moons

Large planet Saturn and its rings next to small planet Earth

Illustration of a hypothetical idyllic landscape on a distant alien planet
Recent discoveries of what appear to be giant planets orbiting very close to distant stars inspired this image. Due to the close proximity to its own sun

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

The break up of a comet from gravitational forces
3D Illustration depicting the break up of a comet from gravitational forces exerted by a hypothetical jupiter-like gas giant exoplanet beyond the solar system

A ringed gas giant is home to several worlds and worldlets. Hommage to 2001

A cosmonaut floats in space above a large alien planet

Astronauts performing work on a space station while orbiting a large alien planet
An artists depiction of a team of astronauts performing work on a space station while orbiting a large alien planet

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

Small Particles in Saturnas Rings
May 3, 2005 - Small Particles in Saturnas Rings. Specially designed Cassini orbits place Earth and Cassini on opposite sides of Saturns rings, a geometry known as occultation

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"Exploring the Vastness: Unveiling the Secrets of Giant Planets" The Cassini spacecraft orbits Saturn and its moon Titan, providing us with breathtaking images and invaluable data about these colossal celestial bodies. A gigantic scarp on Uranus' moon Miranda leaves scientists awe-struck, revealing the immense forces at play in our solar system's outer reaches. Artists' concept illustrates two Saturn-sized planets discovered by Kepler, expanding our understanding of planetary diversity beyond our wildest imaginations. Behold the majestic beauty of planet Uranus, a mysterious giant that continues to captivate astronomers with its unique features and enigmatic atmosphere. Witnessing Saturn from the surface of its moon Rhea is like gazing upon a cosmic masterpiece, reminding us of the vastness and wonders of our universe. An illustration showcasing Saturn and Earth to scale highlights just how small we are in comparison to these magnificent gas giants that dominate their realms. Delve into the mesmerizing realm of Saturn as it unveils its rings, storms, and ethereal beauty – a true marvel among giant planets in our solar system. Neptune seen from its tiny distant moon Nereid offers a humbling perspective on this distant ice giant, reminding us of the sheer size and grandeur present even in remote corners of space. Discover an exoplanet resembling Jupiter orbiting Epsilon Eridani – an intriguing glimpse into potential habitable worlds beyond our own solar system's boundaries. Immerse yourself in an artist's concept depicting Epsilon Eridani as a possible habitable planet – sparking dreams about extraterrestrial life thriving amidst unknown wonders. Amongst 70 Virginis' planetary companions lies a super-Jupiter – an enormous gas giant challenging conventional notions about planetary formation within star systems near ours.