The poet Wendell Berry wrote about the power of nature to ease the mind:

"I come into the presence of still water. And I feel above me the day-blind stars waiting with their light. For a time I rest in the grace of the world, and am free."

Even when we can't see them, the stars and other wonders of the universe are always there, and the "grace of the world" or the many worlds of our solar system can offer inspiration. These NASA resources will help you find and enjoy some of that beauty.

NASA's Juno spacecraft is currently orbiting the giant planet, studying its mysterious deep interior. To document its journey, the spacecraft carries a camera called JunoCam. As part of a NASA citizen science project, amateur image processors around the world convert raw data from JunoCam into stunning imagery. The results are beautiful, and have even contributed to significant scientific discoveries about Jupiter's churning atmosphere. You can see the JunoCam contributors' latest work and submit your own on the Juno website.

The Cassini mission left a legacy of 395,927 images taken by its onboard cameras through a variety of photographic filters. They reveal the planet, its rings and its miniature solar system of moons at a level of detail that changed our understanding of planetary science. This treasure trove of imagery is archived online, organized by subject. You can even search through the entire collection of raw images. Some of the most striking Cassini pictures have been collected in an e-Book.

Each planet and major moon, as well as some asteroids and comets, has its own page on this site, complete with an image and video gallery to explore. Just choose your destination.

This poster set, which can be downloaded and printed individually, showcases the beauty of our solar system and beyond. You can optionally download a back page for each poster that includes orbit diagrams and further context. Fifteen of the best images are also available in trading card size.

Each space image in this collection is available for download in sizes that make for good desktop or phone wallpapers. Creative video conference-goers could even use them as a background for their next virtual meeting.

When you're ready to take your exploration farther, this page leads to other resources, including videos, podcasts, education guides and hands-on activities for adults and children.

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The Grace of the Worlds: Beautiful Planets - NASA Planetary Science