Lunar Collection (#2)

Apollo 17 sample of lunar basalt. The dark areas visible on the Moon (the lunar maria) are plains of flood basaltic lava flows

Apollo 16 lunar rover, artwork
Apollo 16 lunar rover. Artwork of the US astronaut John Watts Young (born 1930) driving a lunar rover on a performance test run on the Moons surface

Apollo lunar rover, artwork. Two Apollo astronauts in a lunar rover, exploring on the Moon. Their lunar landing module is at upper left

Planet Mars seen from one of its moons
The planet Mars as seen from one of its moons, a hundred times larger than the planet Earths Moon as seen from Earth

The Moon Nymph, 1883 (oil on canvas laid down on board)
989893 The Moon Nymph, 1883 (oil on canvas laid down on board) by Falero, Luis Riccardo (1851-96); 50.7x76.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Moon Nymph. Luis Riccardo Falero (1851-1896)

Flirting on the Sea-Shore and on the Meadow (Harpers Weekly, Vol. XVIII), September 19, 1874

Wild Geese Flying under the Full Moon, ca. 1833. ca. 1833. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Wild Geese Flying under the Full Moon, ca. 1833

Kedar Ragini: Folio from a ragamala series (Garland of Musical Modes), ca. 1690-95. Ascetic listening to a disciple playing the rudra vina

Sumerian cylinder-seal impression depicting a governor being introduced to the king
Sumerian cylinder-seal impression depicting Haskhamer, Governor of the city of Ishkun-sin is introduced to the King of Ur (Ur-Nammu) who is seated by the goddess Ishtar, note the symbol of the moon

Phases of the Moon, 1708
Phases of the Moon. This is plate 19 from the 1708 edition of the star atlas Harmonica Macrocosmica by the Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius (1596-1665)

Astronaut Jim Irwin saluting the American flag by the lunar rover and the lunar module Falcon at the Hadley-Apennine
APOLLO 15: JIM IRWIN, 1971. Astronaut Jim Irwin saluting the American flag by the lunar rover and the lunar module Falcon at the Hadley-Apennine landing site, during the Apollo 15 mission

Official Portrait of Neil Armstrong, 1969 (photo)
5322852 Official Portrait of Neil Armstrong, 1969 (photo); (add.info.: Apollo 11 mission of July 1969 commanded by Neil Armstrong was the first manned moon landing); Photo © NASA

The Toilers of the Sea, ca. 1880-85. Creator: Albert Pinkham Ryder
The Toilers of the Sea, ca. 1880-85

View from the Citadel Ramparts in Copenhagen by Moonlight, 1839. Creator: Martinus Rorbye
View from the Citadel Ramparts in Copenhagen by Moonlight, 1839

Keelmen Heaving in Coals by Moonlight, 1835. Artist: JMW Turner
Keelmen Heaving in Coals by Moonlight, 1835. The painting is part of the Widener Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

One of the planets orbiting 70 Virginis is a super-Jupiter, so close to the star that it is heated to a red heat

Ice spires on Jupiters large moon, Callisto
The ice spires of Jupiters moon Callisto were created when softer ice evaporated, leaving behind the harder cores

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

Moon surface detail
Photograph of the south east portion of the moon taken through a 30 cm telescope from Orange, California. The four dark patches in the upper part of the photo are lava-filled basins called maria

Lunar map of 1854. This map of the Moons surface was published in Germany, and the title across top in in German. The Moon is orientated with celestial North at bottom

Moons surface, Zond 3 image
Moons surface. Photocopy of an image taken by the Soviet lunar probe Zond 3, on 1st September 1966, showing the cratered surface of the far side of the Moon

Full Moon over Vancouver
Full Moon, seen above the Vancouver skyline, Canada

APOLLO 12: ASTRONAUT. Astronaut Alan Bean carrying components of the ALSEP (Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package) during the Apollo 12 mission, 19 November 1969, with lunar module in background

Apollo 7 Prime Crew
The prime crew of the first manned Apollo space mission (from l to r) Module Pilot Don F Eisele, Commander Walter M Schirra Jr. and Lunar Module pilot Walter Cunningham

Men playing traditional horn instruments at a Lunar New Year festival in the Miao village of Qingman, Guizhou Province, China, Asia

Twilight on Lake Leman in Bon Port, 1876 (oil on canvas)
989723 Twilight on Lake Leman in Bon Port, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Courbet, Gustave (1819-77); 60x81 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Christmas, or Folding the Last Sheep, 1850. Creator: Samuel Palmer
Christmas, or Folding the Last Sheep, 1850

Mochizuki Station, ca. 1835. ca. 1835. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Mochizuki Station, ca. 1835

[Night View of the Grand Canal, Venice], ca. 1875. Creator: Carlo Naya
[Night View of the Grand Canal, Venice], ca. 1875

Copenhagen Harbor by Moonlight, 1846. Creator: Johan Christian Dahl
Copenhagen Harbor by Moonlight, 1846

Apollo Panoramic
View of Station 11 Vertical Panoramic North Ray taken during the third Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 3. Image was created using Apollo 16 images

The bright star Rigel eclipsed by a moon of a hypothetical planet
Rigel is one of the two brightest stars in the constellation Orion. It is a blue-white giant star. We see it here eclipsed by a moon of a hypothetical planet

Harvest moon reflected in water
Glowing harvest moon rests on the horizon and reflects in tranquil water; South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England

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Fantastic shapes await the hiker in the desolate Paria Wilderness

Moon and clouds C016 / 6313
Moon and clouds. Quarter Moon between clouds at sunset. At this point in the lunar cycle, the angle of separation between the Moon and Sun is 90 degrees

Composite image of the moon & a bright vortex
Full Moon. Composite image of a full Moon immersed in a bright vortex of light

Scott / Lunar Corona / 1911
Scotts last expedition - he was beaten to the South Pole by Roald Amundsen. Scott did not make it back. Lunar corona over their camp

Copernicus / Lunar Eclipse
Copernicus observing a lunar eclipse in Rome, Italy

Moon Over Rock Of Cashel, Co Tipperary, Ireland

Redmoon
Jukyong Park

Girl and Dog Under Moonlight
Jukyong Park

Moonlit Landscape with a Road beside a canal, 1645. Creator: Aert van der Neer
Moonlit Landscape with a Road beside a canal, 1645

Moonlight (Au Clair De La Lune), c1885. Creator: Alfred Stevens
Moonlight (Au Clair De La Lune), c1885. An elegantly dressed woman stands at an open window with one hand on the railing. Moonlight--which "beautifies everything

The Virgin on the crescent with a sceptre and a starry crown, 1516. Creator: Albrecht Durer
The Virgin on the crescent with a sceptre and a starry crown, 1516. The Virgin stands on a crescent moon, holding Christ in her arms (he holds an apple)

Sleigh Ride, c1890-95. Creator: Winslow Homer
Sleigh Ride, c1890-95. Tracks in the snow, painted with subtle touches of blue and pink, lead our eyes to a sleigh about to disappear over the ridge of a hill

Sunshine Mamma
Natasha Playell

Red Full Moon
Al Barizi

A Journey to the Moon
5312044 A Journey to the Moon; (add.info.: Title page of A Journey to the Moon, an early 19th century pamphlet on space travel. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

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"Lunar: A Celestial Journey Unveiling the Mysteries of Earth's Enigmatic Neighbor" Earthrise over Moon, Apollo 8: Witnessing the breathtaking beauty of our home planet rising above the lunar horizon, captured by the courageous Apollo 8 astronauts. Earthrise photograph, artwork: An awe-inspiring portrayal of that iconic moment when humanity first glimpsed the delicate blue orb amidst a desolate lunar landscape. Coming from Evening Church, 1830 (1947): Samuel Palmer's evocative painting transports us to a moonlit evening where ethereal light bathes an ancient church in mystical radiance. Full Moon: Illuminating the night sky with its radiant glow, casting enchantment and stirring emotions since time immemorial. Apollo 17 astronaut: Standing on the surface of another world, an intrepid explorer gazes at distant horizons while leaving indelible footprints as testament to human ingenuity and ambition. Astronaut footprints on the Moon: The imprints left behind by pioneers who ventured beyond our earthly confines serve as a reminder of mankind's audacious quest for knowledge and exploration. Amazing Stories Scifi Magazine Cover with Hidden Lunar City: Unveiling fantastical visions of hidden lunar metropolises through captivating science fiction artistry that sparks imagination and wonder. Early map of the Moon, 1810: Delving into history reveals intricate cartographic depictions that reflect humanity's fascination with unraveling lunar mysteries long before setting foot there ourselves. Phases of the Moon: From crescent slivers to full luminosity and back again—a celestial dance reminding us of nature's cyclical rhythms and eternal cosmic ballets overhead. Optical image of a waxing gibbous moon: Through advanced technology capturing every detail in stunning clarity, we marvel at this intermediary phase between half-moon splendor and full lunar radiance. Waning crescent Moon.