Image Gallery
As part of its educational outreach, the Lunar and Planetary Institute offers the following thematic image galley. Each set includes a series of images and captions describing the various aspects of a particular topic or theme.
Terrestrial
Impact Craters, second edition
Orbital and aerial views of impact craters on Earth; some
extraterrestrial structures included for comparison. 40 images.
Shuttle
Views the Earth: Human Imprints from Space
A selection of shuttle photographs revealing that much of
the surface of our planet is inhospitable to human habitation,
as well as documenting the high concentration of human development
in those areas that are suitable for human habitation. 40
images.
The
Solar System in 3-D
A study of geology, atmospheres, and other structures using
stereo imagery of the planets, their satellites, and the Sun.
One pair of 3-D glasses is included. 40 images.
The
Red Planet: A Survey of Mars, second edition
An overview of Mars, including its volcanos, the Valles Marineris
canyon system, features formed by running water, the SNC meteorites,
and its two small moons, Phobos and Deimos. This is the second
edition, revised in 1997 to include recent images from Mars
Pathfinder and the Hubble Space Telescope. 40 images.
Clementine
Explores the Moon, second edition
A selection of imagery and global data coverage obtained by
the Clementine spacecraft. This is the second edition, revised
in 1997. 35 images.
It's
a Dry Heat: The Geology of Venus from Magellan
This image set provides an overview of the radar imagery,
altimetry, and gravity data collected by the Magellan Mission
to Venus. 40 images.
Ancient
Life on Mars???
An examination of martian meteorites retrieved from Antarctica
and recent evidence pointing to possible life on ancient Mars.
40 images.
A
Spacecraft Tour of the Solar System, third edition
A view of the principal distinctive features of each planet
and its natural satellites. This is the third edition, revised
in 2002. 40 images.
The
Winds of Mars: Aeolian Activity and Landforms
An overview of the types of aeolian activity and landforms
found on Mars. Includes a glossary of martian place names
and terms and a short reference list. 30 images.
Stones,
Wind, and Ice: A Guide to Martian Impact Craters
Illustrates the diversity of martian impact craters and demonstrates
their role in understanding the geological evolution of Mars.
30 images.
Volcanic
Features of Hawaii and Other Worlds
Volcanos and volcanic features in Hawaii compared to features
on other planets, with an emphasis on understanding the similarities
and differences in volcanism in the solar system. 40 images.
Apollo
Landing Sites
Photographic coverage of the regional setting for the six
Apollo landing sites. 40 images.
Volcanoes
on Mars
Illustrates various geologic features on Mars, including some
of the best examples of Viking Orbiter images that include
constructional volcanic landforms. 20 images.
Shuttle
Views the Earth: Geology from Space
Stunning geological features on Earth photographed by shuttle
astronauts. 40 images.
Shuttle
Views the Earth: Clouds from Space
Informative and visually impressive cloud photographs taken
from the shuttle. 40 images.
Shuttle
Views the Earth: Oceans from Space
A selection of fascinating and informative shuttle photographs
of the oceans. 40 images.
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