Planet Tattoos

Ringed planets get most of the attention, and fair enough: those rings are hard to beat in line work.

This collection starts there, with designs drawn solo or among stars, then zooms out. Solar system pieces line the planets up, often in a long vertical format that suits the spine, the inner arm or the side of the ribs. Closer to home, Earth and world-map designs range from one-line sketches to detailed silhouettes, a nice pick before (or after) a big trip.

Scale is the real question with a planet tattoo. Since these hold for one to two weeks, you can test a size and a spot before deciding anything permanent. For more of the sky, browse astronomy tattoos or star tattoos.