Accretion Disc Collection

Microquasar X-ray binary system F006 / 9719
Artists impression of a microquasar X-ray binary. These binary star systems comprise a compact star (black hole or neutron star) which is in orbit about a larger companion (in this case)

Microquasar X-ray binary system F006 / 9712
Artists impression of a microquasar X-ray binary. These binary star systems comprise a compact star (black hole or neutron star) which is in orbit about a larger companion (in this case, a red dwarf)

X-ray binary system, artwork. X-ray binary star system, artwork. Material is being gravitationally drawn from a red giant star (upper left) by a black hole (lower right)

Supermassive black hole, artwork C016 / 9724
Supermassive black hole. Artwork of an accretion disc of infalling material (orange) and a high-energy particle jet (blue) associated with a supermassive black hole at the centre of a galaxy

Mrk 231 galactic black hole, artwork C015 / 0792
Mrk 231 galactic black hole. Artwork of the environment around the supermassive black hole at the centre of the galaxy Markarian 231

W33A protostar accretion disc, artwork C015 / 0806
W33A protostar accretion disc. Artwork of the accretion disc (yellow-orange), the outer torus (cloudy, dusty ring), and polar outflow jets (blue)

Black hole, conceptual artwork C013 / 5637
Black hole, conceptual computer artwork. Black holes are regions in space where the pull of gravity exceeds the velocity of light

Black hole, conceptual artwork C013 / 8978
Black hole, conceptual computer artwork. Black holes are regions in space where the pull of gravity exceeds the velocity of light

Black hole, conceptual artwork C013 / 8977
Black hole, conceptual computer artwork. Black holes are regions in space where the pull of gravity exceeds the velocity of light

New born sun
Solar nebula, artwork. T. Tauri stage of a solar nebula. This illustration depicts how the solar nebula may have appeared about 5 billion years ago. The newborn sun may have undergone a T

Artwork of double star system SS 433
Artists impression of the double star system SS433, a black hole candidate. The artwork shows a star (top) whose outer gases are falling onto a more compact companion star

Black hole & red giant star
Artists impression of a binary star system consisting of a black hole (lower right) and a red giant star (upper right). A stream of gas is being pulled from the atmosphere of the red giant by

X-ray binary, artwork
X-ray binary star system, artwork. Material is being gravitationally drawn from the giant blue star (right) by a black hole (left). The material has formed an accretion disc around the black hole

Artwork of a black hole
Black hole. Artists impression of a black hole with a glowing accretion disk. The disk occurs because matter has angular momentum transferred to it by gravitational effects as it falls towards

Hubble image of disc and black hole in NGC 7052
Black hole. Hubble space telescope (HST) optical image of a massive black hole in the centre of the elliptical galaxy NGC 7052

Black hole model
Black hole. Computer model of the turbulent accre- tion disc around a non-rotating (Schwarzschild) black hole. The colours show the amount of red shifting (decreasing from red to blue) in the disc

Black hole, conceptual computer artwork. Matter is spiralling into the black hole, dragged by immense gravitational forces. This will cause the material to give off high-energy X-rays

Variable star. Artwork of a variable Mira-type binary star system, seen from the surface of a nearby planet. The system, which consists of a large red giant star (left)

Artwork: binary star system containing black hole
Artists impression of a binary star system consisting of a black hole (upper right) and a red giant star (upper left). At lower right is a nebula, a cloud of gas and dust where new stars are forming

Artwork of a black hole at the centre of a galaxy
Black hole. Artists impression of a large black hole (at lower centre) located at the centre of an active galaxy. Around the hole are numerous stars

Black hole, conceptual image
Black hole, conceptual computer artwork. Black holes are regions in space where the pull of gravity exceeds the velocity of light

Black hole travel. Spacecraft passing a black hole as it travels though space. The white area around the black hole is its accretion disc

Black hole research. Spacecraft (top) monitoring a comet that has been drawn into a black hole (bottom). The white area around the black hole is its accretion disc

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"Exploring the Mysteries of Accretion Discs: Unveiling the Cosmic Dance" Witness the mesmerizing dance of matter swirling around black holes in Microquasar X-ray binary systems F006/9719 and F006/9712, as captured by astronomers. These captivating images depict the intricate accretion discs formed by these celestial powerhouses. In awe-inspiring artwork, we are granted a glimpse into the enigmatic realm surrounding a supermassive black hole (C016/9724) and Mrk 231 galactic black hole (C015/0792). The intensity of X-ray binary systems is vividly portrayed in another stunning piece. Delving deeper into cosmic wonders, we encounter the W33A protostar accretion disc (C015/0806), showcasing its role in shaping stellar evolution. Conceptual artworks further ignite our imagination with depictions of mysterious black holes (C013/5637, C013/8978, C013/8977). Amidst this cosmic symphony lies a glimmering hope - the birth of a new sun. As we marvel at these captivating visuals, let us continue to unravel the secrets hidden within these accretion discs that hold profound implications for our understanding of space and time.