Scientific Exploration Collection

Ice-Bound Discovery
A dog team near the ice-bound British National Antarctic Expedition ship RRS Discovery, circa 1903. The expedition was led by Robert Falcon Scott and the third officer was Ernest Shackleton

Middle Caicos Cave in BW
Vines, Stalactites, and stalagmites fill the damp and mysterious interior of the Indian Caves of Middle Caicos. Middle Caicos, Turks and Caicos, Caribbean.. Matt Anderson

This artists concept depicts a system, called KOI-961, that hosts the three smallest exoplanets known so far to orbit a star other than our sun

Infrared images from NASAs Spitzer Space Telescope, WISE and Chandra are combined in this image of RCW 86, the dusty remains of the oldest documented example of an exploding star, or supernova

Owens Valley Hot Air Balloon Night Light
A hot air balloon between the White Mountains soaring over Owens Valley; located near Bishop California, USA. Dramatic skies, storm clouds, and sunset light create a ethereal mood

Great 20th Century Explorers
The semi-rigid N-class airship Norge (Norwegian for Norway ), which was used by the Amundsen-Ellsworth-Nobile Expedition to fly over the North Pole, lands on a snowy field, Teller, Alaska, May 13

Great 20th Century Explorers
The ill-fated semi-rigid N-class airship N1 (aka Italia ) makes a stopover at an airfield before continuing on with Italian general Umberto Nobiles second expedition to overfly the North Pole, Stolp

Planet and its moon, artwork
Planet and its moon. Computer artwork of an alien planet (top left) and its moon

Planetary rings, artwork
Planetary rings, computer artwork

Space travel, artwork
Space travel. Computer artwork of a spaceship approaching a planet

Horace de Saussure, Swiss physicist
Horace Benedict de Saussure, Swiss physicist and geologist. De Saussure is best known for his pioneering research (1779-1796) on the mineralogy, geology, botany and meteorology of the Alps

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Unveiling the mysteries of our world and beyond, scientific exploration takes us to new frontiers. From ice-bound discoveries in remote corners to the mesmerizing Middle Caicos Cave in BW, we push the boundaries of knowledge. Owens Valley Hot Air Balloon Night Light illuminates our path as we soar through the skies, capturing breathtaking views. This artist's concept showcases KOI-961, a system hosting three of the smallest celestial bodies ever observed – a testament to human ingenuity and technological advancements. Through infrared images from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope and WISE, we unravel hidden wonders that lie beyond our visible spectrum. Inspired by great 20th-century explorers, we embark on journeys into space with awe-inspiring artwork depicting space travel, planets with their moons, planetary rings, and even futuristic space stations. With each step forward in scientific exploration, humanity gains a deeper understanding of our universe and its infinite possibilities.