Black Hole Collection (page 3)

Computer artwork of a black holes gravity well
Black hole. Computer artwork of a black hole distorting spacetime on a starfield background. A black hole is a super-dense remnant left after the death of a massive star

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

Time dilation, conceptual artwork
Time dilation. Conceptual computer artwork representing time dilation, showing a sand timer moving into a black hole. Time dilation is a phenomenon in which objects experiencing higher gravitational

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

Artwork showing a mechanism for gamma-ray bursts
Gamma-ray burst. Artwork showing a possible mechanism for gamma-ray bursts, extremely powerful bursts of gamma radiation that flare and then disappear in a matter of seconds

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

Energy-releasing black hole. Computer artwork of the energy-releasing black hole (upper left) in galaxy MCG -6-30-15. The energy around this black hole was measured by astronomers

Colliding galaxies. Supercomputer simulation showing the gas content of two colliding spiral galaxies. Temperature is represented by colour, blue (coolest) to red (hottest)

X-ray sources in M74, Chandra image
X-ray sources (red) in the spiral galaxy M74, composite of optical and Chandra X-ray telescope images. The sources are mostly black holes

Hands holding black hole and stars
Hands holding a black hole and stars, conceptual image

Seyfert galaxy
Active galaxy. Coloured Hubble Space Telescope (HST) spectrograph images of the active (Seyfert) galaxy NGC 4151, thought to contain a black hole

Black hole spectrum, X-ray image
Black hole spectrum. Coloured Chandra telescope X- ray spectrum of the black hole binary system XTE J1118+480. The spectrum (narrow line)

Dust in centre of galaxy NGC 4261
Black hole in the core of a galaxy. Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image of a disc of dust and gas circling a black hole in the galaxy NGC 4261

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

HST image of NGC 4261 core & dust disc
Evidence for a black hole at the core of a galaxy. False-colour visible light image of the core of galaxy NGC 4261 made by the Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

Active galaxy. Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image of the Circinus active (Seyfert) galaxy. A Seyfert galaxy is thought to have a black hole at the centre of its small, bright nucleus (white)

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

Conceptual computer artwork of a black ho

Hubble image of black hole
Black hole. Hubble Space Telescope (HST) data that reveals the presence of a black hole in the centre of the M84 galaxy. The image shows the velocity of gas seen along a long, narrow slit

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

Radio galaxy, computer artwork. A radio galaxy is a type of active galaxy, having a core of emission in the middle of the galaxy, known as an active galactic nucleus (AGN)

Ground and HST images of NGC 4261 core & dust disc
Evidence for a black hole at the core of a galaxy. Comparison between ground-based (left) and Hubble Space Telescope (HST) images of the galaxy NGC 4261

Core of galaxy M87 seen by Hubble Space Telescope
The core of the elliptical galaxy M87 (NGC 4486) seen from the Wide Field/Planetary Camera onboard the Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

Galaxy M106
Spiral galaxy M106. Optical image of the spiral galaxy M106 (NGC 4258), around 25 million light years away in the constellation Canes Venatici. North is at top

Multiple universes, artwork
Multiple universes. Artwork showing multiple universes forming from black holes following the Big Bang formation of the initial universe at top 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 holes, conceptual artwork
Black holes, conceptual computer artwork

Cosmic wave, artwork
Cosmic wave, conceptual computer artwork. Spinning black hole dragging the fabric of space and time into its centre

Merged black holes. Image 2 of 2. Supercomputer simulation of two non-spinning black holes (brown disc at centre) that have merged together

Earth in a black hole, artwork
Black hole swallowing Earth, computer artwork. Black holes are regions of space in which the gravitational field is so strong that not even light can escape

Active galaxy, conceptual artwork
Active galaxy, conceptual computer artwork. Active galaxies are typical galaxies (centre), but with a small core of emission in the middle of the galaxy, known as an active galactic nucleus (AGN)

Black holes merging. Image 1 of 2. Supercomputer simulation of two non-spinning black holes (grey discs right and left of centre) merging

Parallel universes, artwork
Parallel universes, conceptual computer artwork

Eye of the storm, conceptual image
Eye of the storm. Conceptual computer artwork of a hurricane

Milky Way galactic centre, composite image. This image is around 250 light years across. It shows the centre of the Milky Way galaxy, located 26

Light rotation concept
Light rotation image of a Meteosat weather satellite at the National Space Centre, Leicester, UK (effect produced by zooming and rotating camera while shutter was open)

Sagittarius A, X-ray image
Sagittarius A. Coloured X-ray image of the supermassive black hole, known as sagittarius A-star, at the centre of our galaxy the Milky Way

Black hole and infalling matter. A black hole is formed when the core of a star collapses under its own weight, increasing the strength of its gravitational field to the point where not even light

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

Hawking radiation research. Future space probe approaching a black hole to capture Hawking radiation (blue glow). A black hole is formed when the core of a star collapses under its own weight

Black hole, artwork. Space-time grid warping around a black hole (centre). This object is formed when the core of a star collapses under its own weight

Active galaxy NGC 1275, gamma ray image
Active galaxy NGC 1275, Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope image. Brighter colours indicate higher numbers of gamma rays. The rays are thought to emanate from a central black hole

Andromeda Galaxy core stars, artwork. This disk of young, blue stars is thought to be orbiting a supermassive black hole at the core of the Andromeda Galaxy (M31)

Black hole radiation, artwork
Black hole radiation. Artwork of the radiation predicted to be emitted by a black hole. Produced due to quantum effects, this radiation is also known as Hawking radiation or Bekenstein-Hawking

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"Exploring the Enigma: Black Hole - A Time Warp in the Universe" In this conceptual image, we witness a glimpse of the mysterious black hole, a phenomenon that challenges our understanding of space and time. Just like Calcutta's Old Fort William standing alongside a playhouse and obelisk memorial in 1786, black holes evoke a sense of chance and unpredictability in the vast expanse of the universe. The infinity symbol intertwined with the black hole signifies its infinite gravitational pull, capable of devouring everything that crosses its event horizon. It reminds us of primordial quasars depicted in artwork, illuminating distant corners of space with their immense energy. But amidst this cosmic dance lies an intriguing phenomenon known as "Galactic Kiss, " where two galaxies collide due to gravitational forces exerted by these enigmatic entities. This collision creates awe-inspiring displays within the intricate Cosmic Web connecting celestial bodies across unimaginable distances. As we delve deeper into art, asteroid studies, astronomy, cosmology – disciplines fascinated by these captivating objects – we come across stunning color images showcasing colliding galaxies and their interaction with black holes. These visuals remind us how small we are compared to these colossal forces shaping our universe. Reflecting on history, postcards from 1913 reveal Calcutta's infamous "Black Hole, " where countless lives were lost within its confines. An engraving immortalizes this tragedy through a monument erected to honor those who suffered there. From ancient times to modern exploration, humanity has been captivated by black holes' enigma. As scientists continue unraveling their secrets and pushing boundaries beyond imagination, one thing remains certain: these celestial behemoths will forever intrigue us as they shape our perception of reality itself.