Circumstellar Disks 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

Artists concept of the planet Jupiter
Artists concept of how Jupiter might look from a position in space just beneath the plane of Jupiters Main ring. Jupiters Main ring is believed to be composed of dust

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

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

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

A dusty planet-forming disk in orbit around a whirling young star
This artists concept shows a dusty planet-forming disk in orbit around a whirling young star. The Spitzer Space Telescope found evidence that disks like this one can slow their stars down

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 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

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"Circumstellar Disks: Unveiling the Mysteries of Celestial Evolution" In the vast expanse of outer space, artists have envisioned captivating scenes that shed light on the enigmatic phenomenon known as circumstellar disks. These ethereal illustrations transport us to a realm where astronauts find themselves hurtling towards black holes, their presence marked by mesmerizing accretion disks. One such depiction showcases a black hole surrounded by its swirling accretion disk in interstellar space, hinting at the immense gravitational forces at play. Another artwork portrays a red giant star orbiting a black hole, illustrating the intricate dance between celestial bodies. Zooming out from individual stars and black holes, we encounter protostellar disks – cosmic nurseries nurturing nascent planets. The artist's concept of Jupiter reminds us of our own solar system's gas giants and their potential origins within these primordial discs. Venturing further into deep space, we stumble upon galaxies nestled within glowing hydrogen blobs. This breathtaking image captures both the grandeur and fragility of celestial structures as they evolve over billions of years. The Cygnus X-1 system comes alive through an artist's illustration – unveiling binary star systems wherein one massive companion feeds off its partner's matter through an accretion disk. Such symbiotic relationships shape our understanding of stellar evolution. Not limited to visible light alone, gamma rays emanating from galactic nuclei captivate scientists' attention. These high-energy emissions provide crucial insights into astrophysical processes occurring within circumstellar environments. Delving closer to home, we witness how planets gracefully orbit within dusty rings encircling stars like Beta Pictoris. This diagram elucidates planetary formation mechanisms while showcasing nature's artistic flair in shaping cosmic landscapes. Lastly, an awe-inspiring scene depicts a comet being torn apart around a dead star – reminding us that even after death, celestial objects continue to exert influence on their surroundings.