Astrophysical Collection (page 6)

Milky Way galactic centre, artwork. The centre of our galaxy, the Milky Way, is located in the constellation of Sagittarius, some 25, 000 light years from Earth

Black hole and galaxy, artwork
Black hole and galaxy. Artwork of a black hole and a galaxy seen edge-on. A black hole is formed when the core of a sufficiently massive star collapses under its own weight

Asteroids and extrasolar planet, artwork
Asteroids and extrasolar planet. Artwork of asteroids approaching an extrasolar planet (centre right). Asteroids are rocky bodies orbiting within a planetary system

Spiral galaxy NGC 3627, composite image C016 / 9728
Spiral galaxy NGC 3627, composite image. This spiral galaxy, also known as M66, is located about 30 million light years from Earth in the constellation of Leo

Aragats radio telescope dish at night C016 / 7630
Radio astronomy. View of the dish of the Herouni Mirror Radio Telescope at night. This is a 54-metre diameter dish lined with 4000 mirror-like panels

Black star, artwork C016 / 9364
Black star, computer artwork. A black star is a gravitational object composed of matter. It is a theoretical alternative to the black hole concept from general relativity

SETI Institute entrance C016 / 7175
SETI Institute entrance. The aim of the SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) Institute, Mountain View, California, USA, is to explore, understand, and explain the origin

Cassiopeia A, NuSTAR X-ray image C016 / 9727
Cassiopeia A, NuSTAR X-ray image. This object is a supernova remnant, the expanding shell from a massive star that exploded as a supernova some 11, 000 years ago

Orion Nebula, WISE infrared image C016 / 9725
Orion Nebula, WISE infrared image. The Orion Nebula is an vast cloud of dust and gas where new stars are being formed. It is located around 1500 light years from Earth, in the constellation of Orion

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

Wrights theory of the universe, 1750
Wrights theory of the universe. Diagram showing the Earth surrounded by concentric shells of stars, as published in An original theory or new hypothesis of the Universe (1750)

Evolution of supernova 1993J, 1993-2000 C016 / 9605
Evolution of supernova 1993J. Radio telescope observations of the expanding shell formed by supernova SN 1993J between May 1993 (top left) and February 2000 (bottom right)

Spiral galaxy NGC 6872, composite image C016 / 9730
Spiral galaxy NGC 6872, composite image. This large barred spiral galaxy, also called the Condor Galaxy, is over 212 million light years distant in the constellation of Pavo

Meteorites approaching Earth, artwork
Meteorites approaching Earth, computer artwork. It is thought that primitive life may have been brought to Earth on meteorites that crashed into the planets surface

Discovery of supernova 1993J C016 / 9604
Discovery of supernova 1993J. X-ray telescope images of the central region of the galaxy M81 in October 1992 (left) and April 1993 (right), showing the appearance of the supernova SN 1993J (arrowed)

Magnetar star, artwork C016 / 8871
Magnetar star. Computer artwork showing the magnetic field (lines) around a magnetar. Magnetar stars are a type of neutron star with an incredibly strong magnetic field

Spiral galaxy IC 342, NuSTAR X-ray image C016 / 9729
Spiral galaxy IC 342, NuSTAR X-ray image. This spiral galaxy, also known as Caldwell 5, is 7 million light years distant in the constellation of Camelopardalis

Magnetar star, artwork C016 / 8872
Magnetar star. Computer artwork showing the magnetic field (lines) around a magnetar. Magnetar stars are a type of neutron star with an incredibly strong magnetic field

Carbon and silicate planets, artworks C015 / 0775
Carbon and silicate planets. Cutaway artworks of the internal structure of a carbon-based (top) and silicate-based (bottom) planet

Alien solar system, artwork
Alien solar system. Computer artwork showing the orbits (lines) of exosolar planets around a binary star system (centre)

Comet over trees, artwork C015 / 0777
Comet over trees, artwork. Comets are bodies of ice and dust that enter the inner solar system from the outer solar system

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

Closed universe, artwork
Closed universe. Computer artwork showing the geometrical curvature of a closed universe. The galaxies are shown on a grid, which represents the overall geometry of the universe

Open universe, artwork
Open universe. Computer artwork showing the geometrical curvature of an open (hyperbolic) universe. The galaxies are shown on a grid, which represents the overall geometry of the universe

Hayabusa at asteroid Itokawa, artwork C015 / 0787
Hayabusa at asteroid Itokawa. Artwork of the Hayabusa spacecraft at asteroid 25143 Itokawa in 2005. This unmanned probe was launched by the Japanese space agency (JAXA) in 2003

Cosmic string lensing, artwork. Cosmic strings (red) are theoretical one-dimensional loops thought to have formed when regions of spacetime with different properties contacted each other during

William Coblentz, US physicist
William Coblentz (1873-1962), US physicist and astronomer. Coblentz is best known for his work in infrared spectroscopy. He accepted a job at the National Bureau of Standards in 1905

HD 131488 planetary collision, artwork C015 / 0785
HD 131488 planetary collision. Artwork of two large rocky bodies colliding in the inner planetary system of the HD 131488 star

Binary system 2M J044144, artwork C015 / 0774
Binary system 2M J044144, artwork. At left is the primary star, an approximately 20 Jupiter-mass brown dwarf. At right is its 5-10 Jupiter-mass companion (other companions are not shown)

Cloud cover climate change, artwork
Cloud cover climate change. Artwork showing climate change in the form of lowered temperatures due to increased cloud formation

Solar flares and Earth, artwork
Solar flares and Earth. Artwork showing a solar flare from the Sun (left) sending a stream of charged particles and radiation towards the Earth (right)

Kuiper Belt Object geysers, artwork
Kuiper Belt Object geysers. Artwork of erupting geysers on the surface of a Kuiper Belt Object. Overhead is a moon, with the Sun (yellow dot) in the far distance

Future Europa, artwork C015 / 0780
Future Europa, artwork. View from Europa (foreground) of Jupiter (centre) and the Sun (top) in the far distant future. The Sun has enlarged to become a red giant

Globular cluster from planet, artwork
Globular cluster from planet. Artwork of the core of a globular star cluster reflected in water on the surface of an alien planet

Planet destroyed by white dwarf, artwork C015 / 0781
Planet destroyed by white dwarf. Artwork of the white dwarf star GD 362 pulling apart a planet. The debris is being incorporated into Saturn-like rings

Comet and Sun, artwork C015 / 0776
Comet and Sun, artwork. Comets are bodies of ice and dust that enter the inner solar system from the outer solar system. As they approach the Sun, the heat boils the ice

Cataclysmic variable star system, artwork
Cataclysmic variable star system. Computer artwork showing atmospheric matter being drawn from one star (centre) by the powerful magnetic field of a white dwarf star at the centre of a neighbouring

BD+20 307 planetary collision, artwork C015 / 0773
BD+20 307 planetary collision. Artwork of planets colliding in orbit around the BD+20 307 binary system, located about 300 light years from Earth in the constellation of Aries

Astronomical research, artwork
Astronomical research. Artwork of a telescope at an astronomical observatory being used to observe stars and nebulae in the night sky. The Moon is at top left

Wormhole through hyperspace, artwork
Wormhole through hyperspace. Artwork of a wormhole connecting two points (black dots) through hyperspace. This hypothetical method of travel (white arrows)

William Coblentz, US physicist C015 / 3286
William Coblentz (1873-1962), US physicist and astronomer with a spectroscope in his laboratory. Coblentz is best known for his work in infrared spectroscopy

Vitamin D2, molecular model. The chemical formula for vitamin D2, also called ergocalciferol, is C28.H44.O. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (blue)

Funnel-shaped universe, artwork
Funnel-shaped universe. Computer artwork showing the geometrical curvature of a Picard horn (funnel-shaped) universe. The galaxies are shown on a grid

Earth-like extrasolar planet, artwork. This planet has oceans, and an atmosphere that can support clouds. In the distance at centre is its parent Sun-like star, and two inner planets

Planet destroyed by white dwarf, artwork C015 / 0782
Planet destroyed by white dwarf. Artwork of the white dwarf star GD 362 pulling apart a planet. The debris is being incorporated into Saturn-like rings

Alien landscape and planet, artwork C016 / 6352
Alien landscape and planet. Artwork of a watery landscape on an alien planet, with a similar Earth-like world reflected in the water. Such extrasolar planets are detected by a variety of methods

Alien landscape and planets, artwork C016 / 6344
Alien landscape and planets, artwork

Alien landscape and planets, artwork C016 / 6345
Alien landscape and planets. Artwork of the view from a moon of a gas giant extrasolar planet. Such planets are detected by a variety of methods

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Astrophysical wonders never cease to amaze us, reminding us of our infinitesimal place in the vastness of the universe. Take a moment to ponder the significance of these celestial marvels. The iconic image known as "Pale Blue Dot" captured by Voyager 1 serves as a humbling reminder of Earth's minuscule size amidst the cosmic expanse. It reminds us that we are merely inhabitants on this tiny speck floating through space. In 2012, Hubble Ultra Deep Field unveiled an awe-inspiring snapshot showcasing thousands of galaxies, each containing billions of stars. This breathtaking view allows us to glimpse into the depths of time and witness the birth and death cycles occurring across countless light-years. The historic 1919 solar eclipse provided evidence supporting Einstein's theory of general relativity, forever changing our understanding of gravity and its effects on light bending around massive objects. Orion's Belt, a prominent feature in our night sky, guides stargazers towards Orion Nebula - a stellar nursery where new stars are born from swirling clouds of gas and dust. Its ethereal beauty captivates observers with its vibrant colors and intricate details. The Pillars of Creation within Eagle Nebula stand tall as colossal columns sculpted by stellar winds and intense radiation. These towering structures serve as incubators for new star formation, reminding us that even in seemingly desolate regions lies immense potential for life to emerge. Nebula Sh 2-106 presents itself like an otherworldly painting when observed through HST imagery. Its mesmerizing mixtures of gases create stunning hues that ignite curiosity about what lies beyond our own galaxy. Gas pillars within Eagle Nebula offer glimpses into cosmic nurseries where young stars form amidst turbulent surroundings. These majestic formations showcase nature's ability to shape matter into extraordinary shapes over millions or billions of years. Once again referencing the pivotal 1919 solar eclipse.