Film/video special effect (closeup of earth)

Question

is there anything that that would give the illusion starting in a distant galaxy and traveling through space towards earth. And slowly as you enter earth to start seeing clouds and then have someone focus on top of a mountain? Not sure what this would be call or what type of special effect it would be? Any help is appreciated.

Answer 1

Basically it's a special effect that is related to Satellite shots (Universe to mountain - as you would say, in a script).  Most footage are copyrighted, don't know if public domain images existed. Try to look for one that are done in movies.