Chesely Bonestell «By Rocket to Mars in 18 Days» 1946.

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Chesley Bonestell, Saturn as Seen from Titan
600 Miles over Central United States.

Chesley Bonestell, Saturn as Seen from Titan
25 Miles above New York.
From «By Rocket to Mars in 18 Days» Coronet magazine Aug. 1946.

«As my knowledge of the technical side of the motion picture industry broadened, I realized I could apply camera angles as used in the motion pictures studio and illustrate 'travel' from satellite to satellite, showing Saturn exactly as it would look». ~ Chesley Bonestell.

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Art copyright © Bonestell Space Art, used with permission

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