Accretion Discs Collection

Artists concept of an astronaut falling towards a black hole in outer space. Gamma Rays erupt from the poles as a nearby nebula is pulled in

Artists depiction of a black hole and its accretion disk in interstellar space
An artists depiction of a black hole and its accretion disk in interstellar space pulling in gas and dust from a nearby nebula. Gamma ray bursts exit at the black holes poles and shoot into space

Artists depiction of a black hole in interstellar space
An artists depiction of a black hole in interstellar space pulling in gas and dust that start to heat. Gamma ray bursts exit at the black holes poles and shoot into space

Protostellar Disk
Stars form from whirling disks of dust and gas

Artist concept of a galaxy inside of a glowing hydrogen blob. The artists representation shows what one of the galaxies inside a blob might look like if viewed at a relatively close distance

A red giant star orbiting a black hole, which is drawing in matter from the star

Artists concept of a protoplanetary disk. A system is forming

An artists illustration of the Cygnus X-1 system. Cygnus X-1 is a so-called stellar-mass black hole, a class of black holes that comes from the collapse of a massive star

A planetary ring orbits around a blue planet
A planetary ring consisting of moons or moonlets orbit around a blue planet near a large star and blue nebula

Diagram showing how planets orbit within a ring of dust surrounding Beta Pictoris
A diagram showing how the planets of Beta Pictoris orbit within a ring of dust surrounding the star

A comet being torn to shreds around a dead star
This artists concept illustrates a comet being torn to shreds around a dead star, or white dwarf, called G29-38. The Spitzer Space Telescope observed a cloud of dust around this white dwarf that may

A rare galaxy that is extremely dusty, and produces radio jets
This artists rendition illustrates a rare galaxy that is extremely dusty, and produces radio jets

Gamma Rays in Active Galactic Nuclei

Illustration of a supermassive black hole at the core of a young, star-rich galaxy
This artists conception illustrates one of the most primitive supermassive black holes known, at the core of a young, star-rich galaxy

A possible newfound planet spins through a clearing in a nearby stars dusty, planet-forming
In this artists conception, a possible newfound planet spins through a clearing in a nearby stars dusty, planet-forming disc

Planetary debris encircling the star AU Microscopii
This is a so-called scatter model based on the Hubble Space Telescope image of the planetary debris encircling the star AU Microscopii

A supermassive black hole at the center of a galaxy
This artists concept depicts a supermassive black hole at the center of a galaxy. The blue color here represents radiation pouring out from material very close to the black hole

A black hole in interstellar space
An artists depiction of a black hole in interstellar space pulling in gas and dust that start to heat. Gamma ray bursts exit at the black holes poles and shoot into space

A tight pair of stars and a surrounding disk of dust
This artists concept illustrates a tight pair of stars and a surrounding disk of dust, most likely the shattered remains of planetary smashups

A protoplanetary disk around a pair of red dwarf stars
A 25-million-year-old protoplanetary disk around a pair of red dwarf stars 350 light-years away. Gravitational stirring by the binary star system (shown in this artists conception)

Artists concept of a black hole and its accretion disk in interstellar space
An artists depiction of a black hole and its accretion disk in interstellar space pulling in gas and dust from the surrounding nebula

Indra, a fast spinning gas giant generating tremendous tidal forces
Artists concept of Indra, a fast spinning gas giant generating tremendous tidal forces, tearing its moons apart when they stray too close

An astronaut floating in outer space as he is pulled towards a massive black hole
Artists concept of an astronaut floating in outer space as he is pulled towards a massive black hole. Gamma ray bursts erupt from the poles of the singularity

The accretion disk around the binary star system WZ Sge
An artists concept of the accretion disk around the binary star system WZ Sge using data from Kitt Peak National Observatory and the Spitzer Space Telescope

A view across a hypothetical barren alien planet towards a brown dwarf in the sky
View from a small, barren hypothetical planet orbiting obliquely to the plane of massive dust rings surrounding a brown dwarf of about 60 Jupiter masses

Material ejected by the Theia collision with primordial Earth
After Theia collided with the primordial Earth, the material ejected by the collision slowly began to reform into a body orbiting the Earth

Some galaxies have powerfully active cores that emit jets of energy

Artists concept of Cygnus X-1, a luminous x-ray source in the constellation Cygnus
In 1964 a luminous x-ray source in the sky caught the attention of astronomers. This source contained the first black hole discovered

Implosion of a Sun with visible solar system and planets

A type of dead star called a pulsar and the surrounding disk of rubble
This artists concept depicts a type of dead star called a pulsar and the surrounding disk of rubble discovered by the Spitzer Space Telescope

A Magnetar, a very small, compact neutron star that periodically emits light
A Magnetar is a special kind of a pulsar, which is a very small, compact neutron star that periodically emits light. Magnetar are extremely powerful magnetic stars

A supermassive black hole at the center of a remote galaxy digesting the remnants
This artists concept shows a supermassive black hole at the center of a remote galaxy digesting the remnants of a star. The artists concept chronicles the star being ripped apart

A view across a hypothetical primitive alien planet towards a brown dwarf in the sky. This brown dwarf is host to a disk composed primarily of asteroids and boulders

Jets of material shooting out from the neutron star in a binary system
This artist concept illustrates jets of material shooting out from the neutron star in the binary system 4U 0614+091. Astronomers using the Spitzer Space Telescope found these remarkable jets

A compact object, or a black hole, is seen ripping off gas from its sun-like companion that has filled its Roche Lobe. Gas from the star (called the donor)

A stellar black hole emits streams of plasma from its event horizon

Dusty disks circling a star
This artists concept illustrates a solar system that is a much younger version of our own. Dusty disks, like the one shown here circling the star, are thought to be the breeding grounds of planets

An artists depiction of a large spiral galaxy viewed from edge on. Dust and gases obscure the edge of the galaxy that contains a black hole at its center

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"Exploring the Cosmic Ballet: Accretion Discs Unveiled" Artists take us on a thrilling journey as an astronaut plummets towards a black hole, witnessing the mesmerizing accretion disc in outer space. Delving into interstellar wonders, artists depict the captivating dance between a black hole and its swirling accretion disk, painting a picture of cosmic beauty. In the depths of interstellar space, an artist's depiction unveils the enigmatic presence of a black hole surrounded by its mysterious accretion disc. Witnessing stellar birth, we are captivated by the ethereal protostellar disk depicted by talented artists—a celestial cradle for new stars to emerge from. Immerse yourself in awe-inspiring artistry showcasing a galaxy nestled within a glowing hydrogen blob—an artistic interpretation that sparks curiosity about cosmic phenomena. Marvel at an artist's illustration capturing the intricate orbit of a red giant star around an imposing black hole—revealing nature's grand spectacle in deep space. Embark on an imaginative journey with artists' concept of protoplanetary disks—a glimpse into how planets form and evolve within these celestial nurseries. The Cygnus X-1 system comes alive through stunning artwork—an invitation to explore this binary star system featuring an intriguing accretion disc phenomenon. Behold the elegance of planetary rings encircling a vibrant blue planet—an artist's vision that transports us to distant worlds beyond our own imagination. Peering into galactic nuclei, we uncover astonishing gamma rays through captivating illustrations—unraveling mysteries hidden within these energetic centers of galaxies. A visual masterpiece reveals how planets gracefully orbit amidst dust rings surrounding Beta Pictoris—a testament to nature's precision and harmony in shaping planetary systems.