Meteoroid Collection (#2)

Artists concept of Deep Impacts Encounter with Comet Tempel 1

Uranus and most of its nine major rings along with the distant Sun and an inner satellite
Most of the nine major rings of Uranus can be seen in this back-lit painting of Uranus. At far right the distant sun can be seen

A meteor flys past a space station as three flying saucers come in for a landing
A meteor goes flying past a space station as three flying saucers come in for a landing

Quadrantid Meteor Shower, Milky Way and Aurora
January 3, 2009 - Quadrantid Meteor Shower, Milky Way and Aurora, Bow Valley, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada

Tenoumer Crater in Mauritania
January 24, 2008 - Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER) on the Terra satellite captured this image of Tenoumer Crater in Mauritania

A massive asteroid belt in orbit around a star the same age and size as our Sun
This artists concept shows a massive asteroid belt in orbit around a star the same age and size as our Sun. Evidence for this possible belt was discovered by the Spitzer Space Telescope when it

A laser anti-asteroid defense system built on an extraterrestrial world

Delicate green crystals sprinkled throughout the core of a pair of colliding galaxies
This artists concept shows delicate green crystals sprinkled throughout the core of a pair of colliding galaxies. The white spots represent a thriving population of stars of all sizes and ages

An eye-shaped nebula and ring of glowing debris around a planetary system
An eye-shaped nebula, the remains of a star forming molecular cloud that is being torn apart by the supergiant at its center

Large grey meteorite in the universe full of stars

A young, hypothetical planet around a cool star
This artists conception shows a young, hypothetical planet around a cool star. A soupy mix of potentially life-forming chemicals can be seen pooling around the base of the jagged rocks

Muonionalusta meteorite, micrograph
Dark field micrograph of the surfcace of the iron fine octahedrite type meteorite Muonionalusta, found in Sweden. The Widmanstatten pattern of lines on the newly-cut surface are produced by the edges

Chebarkul meteorite, light micrograph C015 / 2863
Chebarkul meteorite fragment seen through a microscope in polarised light. This research is being carried out at the Vernadsky Institute, Moscow, Russia

Chebarkul meteorite fragments research C015 / 2856
Chebarkul meteorite fragments research. Fragments of the Chebarkul meteorite being examined in a laboratory at the nanomaterials and nanotechnologies centre at the Ural Federal University

Chebarkul meteorite fragment C015 / 2862
Chebarkul meteorite fragment seen through a microscope. This research is being carried out at the Vernadsky Institute, Moscow, Russia

Chebarkul meteorite fragment C015 / 2860
Chebarkul meteorite fragment seen through a microscope. This research is being carried out at the Vernadsky Institute, Moscow, Russia

Meteor fireball, artwork C018 / 0287
Meteor fireball. Artwork of a fireball as a large meteoroid (originally a small asteroid) heats up as it passes through Earths atmosphere

Chebarkul meteorite fragment recovery C017 / 8022
Chebarkul meteorite fragment recovery. Ropes and strapping around the largest (as of October 2013) meteorite fragment recovered by divers from Lake Chebarkul

Astronauts on Mars, computer artwork
Astronauts on Mars. Computer artwork of astronauts exploring the surface of Mars. The Martian atmosphere is mostly carbon dioxide

Podkamennaya Tunguska Valley in 1927
Ground zero : the site of the Tunguska event. In the early hours of 30 June 1908, a huge fireball was observed low in the sky over western Siberia

Trees damaged in the Tunguska event
Damage to trees caused by the Tunguska event. In the early hours of 30 June 1908, a huge fireball was observed low in the sky over western Siberia

Tunguska forest
Aerial view of the landscape around Tunguska, 100 years after the famous explosion. At around 7.14am local time on 30 June 1908 a powerful explosion occurred above the Podkamennaya Tunguska River in

Tunguska forest
Fallen trees at Tunguska, 100 years after the famous explosion. At around 7.14am local time on 30 June 1908 a powerful explosion occurred above the Podkamennaya Tunguska River in the Krasnoyarsk

Meteorites, historical artwork
An iron meteorite, a cut through a Pallasite, an etched cut through an iron meteorite which shows Widmannstätten figures and a black meteor stone which shows an orientation

Lunar meteorite on a display stand. This 6-centimetre-long fragment of rock was originally part of a meteor that burnt up in the Earths atmosphere, with the surviving fragments known as meteorites

Impact on an asteroid, artwork
Impact on an asteroid, computer artwork. Asteroids are large rocks left over after the solar system formed. Here, a smaller meteoroid is impacting the surface of the asteroid (lower right)

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"Exploring the Mysteries of the Universe: Captivating Meteoroid Encounters" Witnessing the celestial dance, as the Milky Way illuminates with a mesmerizing aurora while a shooting meteor and lightning create an enchanting spectacle. Brace yourselves for impact. An artist's depiction portrays a colossal asteroid hurtling towards Earth on a collision course, reminding us of our fragile existence in this vast universe. Saturn's second-largest moon, Rhea, unveils its hidden secret—a captivating ring of debris encircling its ethereal beauty like a cosmic halo. Embarking on an otherworldly journey to Hades, a ringed planet shrouded in mystery, as a stealth fighter navigates through the depths of space. A chilling vision unfolds before our eyes—an apocalyptic illustration portraying Earth exploding from within, serving as a stark reminder of nature's immense power and unpredictability. Against the backdrop of our beloved blue planet lies an awe-inspiring sight—a formidable asteroid positioned prominently in front, showcasing both its magnificence and potential threat. Glimpsing into the distant reaches of space reveals an artist's impression capturing the grandeur of one-half-mile-diameter Kuiper Belt Object—unveiling secrets yet to be discovered. A young star finds itself surrounded by swirling debris—a testament to creation unfolding amidst chaos—painting an exquisite picture against the canvas of deep space. The night sky comes alive with brilliance during Argentina's Geminids meteor shower; behold as bolides streak across above a setting moon in Mercedes—an unforgettable celestial symphony. Lost amidst infinite darkness floats an asteroid—an enigmatic wanderer silently traversing through space—reminding us that we are not alone in this vast cosmic expanse. In far-off horizons where nebulae evaporate into oblivion lies an extraordinary scene—the distant silhouette of an asteroid field, captivating our imagination and igniting curiosity.