Have you ever noticed the way well-worn frying pans start to look like planets? No? Well photographer Christopher Jonassen has, and he’s created his own tiny universe of celestial cooking gear.

From the non-stick, to the copper-bottom planets, it’s hard to tell if some were once used to sauté, or are actually inhabited by little green men who want to probe our livestock. Either way, an awesome interview with Jonassen can be found here. More pics here.

[link, via The Kitchn]