Dwarf Stars Collection

Diagram showing the spectral class and luminosity of stars. The diagram was named The Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram, or the H-R diagram for short

Artists concept of the Kepler-11 planetary system
Kepler 11 has been discovered to host a solar system of at least six planets with comparable sizes to the Earth. This high number makes the solar system unique among the ones discovered so far

Sun

A gigantic UFO venting plasma from the Sun

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

Upsilon is another sun like our own with a planet that lies within the habitable zone. Discoveries like these lead scientist to push their limits

Solar Flare

The view from the vicinity of a hypothetical terrestrial planet and moon orbiting
This is an artists impression of the view from the vicinity of a hypothetical terrestrial planet and moon orbiting the red dwarf star AU Microscopii

A debris disk around an unusual class of interacting binary stars
This artist concept shows a debris disk that has been observed around an unusual class of interacting binary stars. The type of cataclysmic variable system being studied consists of a highly magnetic

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

Artists concept of twin brown dwarfs referred to as 2M 0939
This artists concept shows the dimmest star-like bodies currently known, twin brown dwarfs referred to as 2M 0939. The twins, which are about the same size, are drawn as if viewed from one side

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

Magnificent Coronal Mass Ejection erupts on the Sun
On August 31, 2012 a long filament of solar material that had been hovering in the suns atmosphere, the corona, erupted out into space

Artists concept of 51 Pegasi
51 Pegasi is a sun quite like our own with a group of bold planets that bask closely within its suns rays

Our sun and the star Sirius compared to a red giant
Our Sun and the star Sirius compared to a red giant

An M8. 7 class flare erupts on the Suns surface
January 22, 2012 -An M8.7 class flare erupts on the Suns surface, an earth-directed coronal mass ejection (CME), and a burst of fast moving

Flying life forms grace the crimson skies of the earth-like extrasolar planet Gliese
Flying life forms grace the crimson skies of the potentially earth-like extrasolar planet Gliese 581 c. The red dwarf star Gliese 581 rests on the horizon, presiding over a liquid water sea

Illustration of a massive star going supernova, which means it is creating an immensely powerful explosion, which for a brief moment is brighter than the entire light of the galaxy

The sun compared to four typical large stars
The Sun compared to four typical large stars

The Earth compared to the sun, a white dwarf and a neutron star
The Earth compared to the Sun, a white dwarf and a neutron star

The final stages of the life of a massive star, which will go supernova

Artists concept of the brown dwarf Gliese 229 b
Artists concept of how the brown dwarf Gliese 229 b might appear from a distance of about a half million miles. Glowing like a charcoal ember

Close-up of a solar eruptive prominence
March 30, 2010 - Close-up of a solar eruptive prominence as seen in extreme UV light

Close-up view of a massive X2. 2 solar flare erupts on the Sun
February 15, 2011 - Active region 1158 let loose with an X2.2 flare, the largest flare since 2006, and the biggest flare so far in Solar Cycle 24

NGC 5907 spiral galaxy

An illustration of Makemake, a plutoid located in a region beyond Neptune
This illustration shows Makemake, a plutoid located in a region beyond Neptune that is populated with small Solar System bodies (often referred to as the transneptunian region)

An artists rendition comparing brown dwarfs to stars and planets
This figure shows an artists rendition comparing brown dwarfs to stars and planets. All objects are plotted to the same scale. On the far left is the limb of the Sun

Artists concept of a Hot Jupiter extrasolar planet orbiting a sun-like star. The intense heat from the star blows off the planets atmosphere into space

Exoplanet Gliese 581 d
Gliese 581d is the first extrasolar planet capable of having liquid water on its surface

Artists concept of Kuiper Belt object
An artists concept of Kuiper Belt object 2003 UB313 (nicknamed Xena) and its satellite Gabrielle. shown for January 1, 2006 Ground-based observations suggested that Xena was about 30 percent greater

The Splinter Galaxy, also known as NGC 5907
The Splinter Galaxy (NGC 5907), located in the constellation Draco, is viewed edge on from our perspective of 39 million light years away

Artists concept of Teide 1 from the surface of a hypothetical Mars-like planet
Artists concept of how Teide 1 might appear from the surface of a hypothetical Mars-like planet. In this image a hypothetical young planet orbits Teide 1 from a distance of about four million miles

2012 Transit of Venus moving across the face of the Sun

View from the surface of Earth-like exoplanet Gliese 581c

H-alpha-Sun Promimence

H-alpha Sun with solar prominences

The Seven Sisters, also known as the Pleiades, seem to float on a bed of feathers in a new infrared image from the Spitzer Space Telescope

Artists concept of brown dwarfs as seen by an interstellar traveler
Artists concept illustrating what brown dwarfs of different types might look like to a hypothetical interstellar traveler who has flown a spaceship to each one

An artists depiction of a blue dwarf star. Blue Dwarf stars are the hypothetical stage between a red dwarf and a white dwarf

Full Sun showing coronal mass ejection
June 7, 2011 - An M-2 flare occurred on the Sun which released a very large coronal mass ejection (CME). At this wavelength, very little of the ejected material is visible

A gas giant planet orbiting a red dwarf star
This is an artists concept of a gas giant planet orbiting the cool, red dwarf star Gliese 876, located 15 light-years away in the autumn constellation Aquarius. The planet was discovered in 1998

Kepler-16b orbits a pair of stars in this retro space poster
Kepler-16b orbits a pair of stars. Depicted here as a terrestrial planet, Kepler-16b might also be a gas giant like Saturn

An intensity M8. 7 solar flare on the Suns surface
January 23, 2012 - An intensity M8.7 solar flare on the Suns surface. A stream of solar material is seen flowing off into space above the hot spot, likely solar protons and a coronal mass ejection

Two solar prominences erupt from the Sun
January 28, 2011 - Two solar prominences erupt from the Sun

Bright sun shining in the universe with starry background

View from the surface of rocky exoplanet Gliese 581e

Spring eclipse as viewed from the Solar Dynamics Observatory. Unlike the crisp shadow one sees on the sun during a lunar eclipse, Earths shadow has a variegated edge due to its atmosphere

Partial eclipse of the Sun
Full moon passing in front of the Sun creating a partial eclipse

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"Dwarf Stars: Unveiling the Secrets of Celestial Marvels" In a vast cosmic tapestry, dwarf stars emerge as captivating celestial entities. A diagram showcasing their spectral class and luminosity reveals their unique characteristics. These diminutive powerhouses, like the Sun, radiate immense energy that shapes our universe. An artist's concept unveils the mesmerizing Kepler-11 planetary system, orbiting around one such dwarf star. Its rocky and watery terrain on extrasolar planet Gliese 581 c sparks curiosity about potential life beyond our solar system. Solar activity on the Sun captivates with its ever-changing dance of magnetic fields and plasma eruptions. Occasionally, gigantic UFO-like objects venting plasma from our fiery star leave us in awe of the mysteries yet to be unraveled. Upsilon, another sun-like star nestled within a habitable zone, offers hope for extraterrestrial life as we explore distant realms. The view from a hypothetical terrestrial planet and moon orbiting this distant sun paints an enchanting picture of possibilities awaiting discovery. Solar flares unleash bursts of intense radiation into space, reminding us of nature's raw power. Yet amidst these explosive events lies beauty unparalleled—a testament to the intricate workings of celestial bodies. The Sun itself remains at the center stage—an eternal source of light and warmth—nurturing life on Earth while revealing its enigmatic secrets through constant solar activity. A debris disk encircling an unusual class of interacting binary stars showcases how even in chaos lies order—a reminder that harmony can arise from seemingly chaotic systems. As we delve deeper into understanding dwarf stars' intricacies through scientific exploration and observation, humanity embarks on an extraordinary journey towards unraveling the cosmos' most profound mysteries—the key to unlocking our place among countless twinkling lights scattered across infinite horizons.