Earth As Art
In addition to their scientific value, many satellite images are simply lovely to look at. Satellites capture an incredible variety of views of Earth. See the mesmerizing beauty of river deltas, mountains, and other sandy, salty, and icy landscapes. Some might even remind you of actual famous works of art!
The first edition of Earth As Art was published in 2001. The most recent collection, Earth As Art 6, was released in 2019.
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Below you'll find each of the full Earth as Art collections.
Earth As Art 6
As always, our newest collection of Earth As Art relies on the interplay of visible and invisible light across the electromagnetic spectrum made possible by satellite sensors. The stunning views seen in Earth As Art 6 carry on that two decade tradition, but also include high-resolution imagery captured by Unmanned Aircraft Systems - commonly referred to as drones - for the first time.
Earth As Art 4
Earth as Art 4 highlights vibrant images from every continent captured by Landsat 8, which launched in February 2013. Visit the Land of Terror, the Putrid Sea, and see some Cubist art—Landsat style.
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Earth As Art 5
In the 5th edition of Earth as Art, we continue to display the Earth as our eyes cannot see it—in creative combinations of visible and infrared light. These unreal views of farmland, coastlines, and snowscapes remind us of the powerfully artistic qualities of Earth’s land features.
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Earth As Art 3
The Landsat 5 and Landsat 7 satellites show intriguing views of the planet’s complex surface in the Earth as Art Three exhibit. Look for a monster, a tiger, a scary face, and something we call Van Gogh from Space.
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Earth As Art 2
Landsat 7 and the ASTER and MODIS sensors aboard NASA’s Aqua and Terra satellites take you around the world for more stunning views of Earth.
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Earth As Art 1
The first Earth as Art collection, released in 2001, is made up of both land and cloud formations and even a giant geological formation. Landsat 7, which launched in 1999, was the artist for the original Earth As Art.
View the Earth As Art 1 Collection now!
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Below you'll find each of the full Earth as Art collections.
Earth As Art 6
As always, our newest collection of Earth As Art relies on the interplay of visible and invisible light across the electromagnetic spectrum made possible by satellite sensors. The stunning views seen in Earth As Art 6 carry on that two decade tradition, but also include high-resolution imagery captured by Unmanned Aircraft Systems - commonly referred to as drones - for the first time.
Earth As Art 4
Earth as Art 4 highlights vibrant images from every continent captured by Landsat 8, which launched in February 2013. Visit the Land of Terror, the Putrid Sea, and see some Cubist art—Landsat style.
View the Earth As Art 4 Collection now!
Earth As Art 5
In the 5th edition of Earth as Art, we continue to display the Earth as our eyes cannot see it—in creative combinations of visible and infrared light. These unreal views of farmland, coastlines, and snowscapes remind us of the powerfully artistic qualities of Earth’s land features.
View the Earth As Art 5 Collection now!
Earth As Art 3
The Landsat 5 and Landsat 7 satellites show intriguing views of the planet’s complex surface in the Earth as Art Three exhibit. Look for a monster, a tiger, a scary face, and something we call Van Gogh from Space.
View the Earth As Art 3 Collection now!
Earth As Art 2
Landsat 7 and the ASTER and MODIS sensors aboard NASA’s Aqua and Terra satellites take you around the world for more stunning views of Earth.
View the Earth As Art 2 Collection now!
Earth As Art 1
The first Earth as Art collection, released in 2001, is made up of both land and cloud formations and even a giant geological formation. Landsat 7, which launched in 1999, was the artist for the original Earth As Art.
View the Earth As Art 1 Collection now!