Astrophysics Collection (page 6)

Cresent Earth, as seen from the Moon during the Apollo 15 mission. Photographed as the Apollo 15 left the Moon to return home on 7th August 1971

Mars, composite satellite image
Mars. Composite satellite image of the surface of Mars, showing the north polar cap (white), a mixture of ice and dust that extends to the 80 degree latitude circle

Asteroid belt, orbital diagram
Asteroid belt. Orbital diagram showing the Solar System out to the orbit of Jupiter, including the asteroid belt. The Sun (yellow) is at centre

Gas giant planets, artwork
Gas giant planets. Artwork of Jupiter (upper right), Saturn (bottom) and Neptune (centre left), three of the four gas giant planets of the Solar System

Sun and planets, size comparison
Alien planetary system. Artwork of an extrasolar Earth-like planet (centre right) orbiting its parent star. Another planet (black dot) is seen transiting the star

Historical artwork of a solar eclipse. 18th Century Dutch illustration describing the mechanisms of a solar eclipse and the observations that will be made as it casts a shadow on the Earth on 25th

Wormhole, conceptual artwork
Wormhole. Conceptual computer artwork showing a wormhole leading from Earth (upper centre) to our nearest star Alpha Centauri (lower centre), 4.3 light years away

Arthur C. Clarke, British futurist
Arthur C. Clarke. Caricature of the British-born science fiction writer, inventor and futurist Sir Arthur Charles Clarke (1917-2008)

Earthlike planet Gliese 581 c, artwork
Earthlike planet Gliese 581 c. Computer artwork of a hypothetical group of flying alien creatures over a body of water on the extrasolar planet Gliese 581 c

Galaxy cluster collision, X-ray image
Galaxy cluster MACS J0025.4-1222 collision. Combined Hubble Space Telescope (HST) and Chandra X-ray Observatory (CXO) image of a powerful collision of galaxy clusters

Antares / Rho Ophiuchi region
Antares/Rho Ophiuchi region, optical image. This colourful region lies in the constellations Scorpius and Ophiuchus. The blue area at upper right is the triplet star Rho Ophiuchi

A New Theory of the Universe
Page from the Illustrated London News reporting on a new theory expounded by Professor A. S. Eddington Dr A. C. de la C. Crommelin

Illustration of the factors causing neap tides, Moon exerting pull on sea, Sun counteracting Moon s

Illustration of the factors causing spring tides, Sun in line with Earth and Moon, adding the Sun s

Illustration of the life cycle of a solar-mass or Sun-like star

Illustration of stellar cycle, material discarded by mature star becoming part of cloud that in turn

Scorpius with parts of Lupus and Ara regions of the southern Milky Way
All of Scorpius, plus parts of Lupus and Ara regions of the southern Milky Way. Along the Milky Way are numerous nebulae, including the False Comet area, the Cats Paw area

View from a hypothetical moon in orbit around the first known planet to reside in
This artists illustration shows the view from a hypothetical moon in orbit around the first known planet to reside in a tight-knit triple-star system

A hypothetical view across a rocky and watery terrain on extrasolar planet Gliese 581 c
Hypothetical view from the surface of Gliese 581 c, its red dwarf host hangs low in the sky over a rocky and watery terrain

The blast wave of a nova pulls away the gas clouds surrounding this system, lighting its sole planet up with a deadly sunrise

An artistis concept of an unusual, methane-free world partially eclipsed by its star. The Spitzer Space Telescope has found evidence that a hot

Illustration of a supermassive black hole in the middle of a dense galaxy
An illustration of a supermassive black hole, weighing as much as 21 million suns, located in the middle of the ultradense galaxy M60-UCD1

The Large Magellanic Cloud and bright star Canopus

Widefield view of nebulae in Sagittarius

Star trails above a dark Maranjab Desert, Iran

Omega Centauri globular cluster in the constellation Centaurus

The Grand Carina Nebula in the southern sky. The Carina Nebula is a hydrogen-rich diffuse nebula

A diagram comparing the Sun to VY Canis Majoris, the largest known star

The Bubble Nebula and open star cluster in the Cassiopeia constellation

Infrared portrait revealing the stars and dust of the Small Magellanic Cloud
The infrared portrait of the Small Magellanic Cloud reveals the stars and dust in this galaxy as never seen before. The Small Magellanic Cloud is a nearby satellite galaxy to our Milky Way galaxy

Nebulosity in Cassiopeia showing NGC 7822 and IC 1805
Nebulosity in Cassiopeia showing NGC 7822 (above center), and IC 1805 (at left)

The constellation of Virgo

The summer Milky Way on a clear moonless evening in Alberta, Canada
September 9, 2013 - The summer Milky Way on a clear moonless evening in Alberta, Canada

IC 59 and IC 62 faint reflection nebulae near Gamma Cassiopeia

The Coalsack and Jewel Box Cluster in the Southern Cross
The Coalsack and Jewel Box Cluster area on the east side of Crux, the Southern Cross. The Coal Sack, which to the eye looks like a large dark patch, under photography breaks up into small patches

The constellation of Leo and the Coma Star Cluster in Coma Berenices. The slight brightening at bottom is from Gegenschein

Artists depiction of a binary star system with a close orbiting planet
An artists depiction of a binary star system with a close orbiting planet

This artists conception depicts the Kepler-10 star system, located about 560 light-years away near the Cygnus and Lyra constellations. Kepler has discovered two planets around this star

Southern Milky Way with Eta Carinae, Crux and Alpha & Beta Centauri
Area of southern Milky Way containing Eta Carinae, Crux and Alpha & Beta Centauri

The birth of numerous stars exposing their light to the universe
The birth of numerous stars tears open the cloud of gas and dust they were formed in, exposing their light to the universe

Northern summer / autumn Milky Way from horizon to past the zenith, Alberta, Canada
September 20, 2011 - Northern summer/autumn Milky Way from horizon to past the zenith, Alberta, Canada

An artists impression of a unique type of exoplanet
This is an artists impression of a unique type of exoplanet discovered with the Hubble Space Telescope. The planet is so close to its star that it completes an orbit in 10.5 hours

An artists impression of supernova 1993J, an exploding star in the galaxy M81 whose light reached us 21 years ago. The supernova originated in a double-star system where one member was a massive star

A 360 degree panorama with aurora and bands of airglow at a Summer Star Party
August 19, 2012 - A 360 degree panorama of the main observing field at the Meadows Campground at Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park, Saskatchewan, Canada, for the annual Summer Star Party

Full Sun with lots of sunspots and active regions in 3D
December 4, 2011 - High resolution image of the Sun with lots of sunspots and active regions in exquisite detail. The Sun appears rounded

A diagram explaining how the fountains of Enceladus work

Bubble Nebula and Cave Nebula mosaic
A mosaic of the region in Cassiopeia and Cepheus containing the Bubble Nebula (NGC 7635) at lower left, and the Cave Nebula (Sh 2-155) at upper right. At left is the bright open cluster Messier 52

Star trails above Dzordza church, Iran
Star trails above Dzordza church, Azarbaijan Province, Northwestern Iran

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Astrophysics, the captivating realm where science and wonder intertwine, unveils the secrets of our vast universe. From the iconic "Pale Blue Dot" image captured by Voyager 1 to the mesmerizing Hubble Ultra Deep Field 2012 photograph, astrophysics continues to expand our cosmic understanding. In 1919, during a solar eclipse, Sir Arthur Eddington's groundbreaking experiment confirmed Einstein's theory of general relativity. This pivotal moment paved the way for further astronomical breakthroughs. Gazing at Orion's Belt in awe, we are reminded of its celestial beauty and significance within our night sky. The Hubble Ultra Deep Field galaxies capture our imagination as they reveal countless distant galaxies scattered across space-time. The MAP microwave background survey provided us with an unprecedented glimpse into the early universe, uncovering ancient patterns imprinted on cosmic radiation. Meanwhile, the ethereal glow of the Orion Nebula showcases stellar birth in all its splendor. Amongst these wonders lies one of nature's most breathtaking creations: The Pillars of Creation. These colossal gas and dust structures within M16 remind us that even amidst chaos, beauty emerges. Delving deeper into nebulae like Sh 2-106 through stunning images from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope leaves us awestruck by their intricate formations and vibrant colors. Witnessing gas pillars in the Eagle Nebula evokes a sense of both fragility and resilience found throughout space. Revisiting history once more brings us back to that transformative moment during a solar eclipse in 1919 when scientific theories were validated against nature itself. It was then that humanity took another step towards unraveling universal mysteries. Lastly, we encounter the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB), an echo from nearly fourteen billion years ago when light first permeated our expanding cosmos after the Big Bang. This faint radiation holds vital clues about our origins and paints a vivid picture of how everything began.