Giant 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

An alien planet and its moon in orbit around a red giant star

The bright star Rigel eclipsed by a moon of a hypothetical planet
Rigel is one of the two brightest stars in the constellation Orion. It is a blue-white giant star. We see it here eclipsed by a moon of a hypothetical planet

Giant Stars (chromolitho)
3651681 Giant Stars (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Giant Stars. Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards on the subject of Romance of)

The Orion constellation

The sun seen from a molten earth 3 billion years from now
Billions of years from now, the Sun will expand into a red giant star, baking our planet in the process

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

A dying star which will soon give new beginning to a black hole. A new unstoppable power rising on our eyes

A rugged planet landscape dimly lit by a distant red star
Dimly lit by a distant red star in the initial stages of going supernova, the rugged landscape of this planet will be reduced to cinders within a week

An alien flying saucer travels amongst alien worlds
An alien flying saucer using its advanced technology to travel amongst alien worlds

A red giant star orbiting a black hole, which is drawing in matter from the star

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

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

A lone planet orbiting a cluster of red giant stars
A lone planet orbiting a red giant star, which is one in a cluster of red giants

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

Galactic dust cloud NGC 6726 in Corona Australis

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

Dark nebula in the constellation of Sagittarius
The dark nebula in the constellation of Sagittarius and globular cluster NGC 6723

View from Neptune if our Sun were replaced by VY Canis Majoris

The constellation of Cancer with nearby deep sky objects
The constellation of Cancer with the star cluster Messier 44 at center. Pollux is at upper right, Procyon at lower right, and Regulus at lower left

Artists concept of the smallest star known to host a planet
This artists concept shows the smallest star known to host a planet. The planet, called VB 10b, was discovered using astrometry

A planet and its moon resisting the relentless heat of the giant orange sun Pollux. Every sun has a violent cycle in which solar activity increases and the planets around it must face its wrath

This red giant star is much older and bigger than Earths Sun, which makes its planets and any civilizations also much older than life on Earth

A red giant star system

View from Saturn if our Sun were replaced by VY Canis Majoris

Orion and Canis Major with the dog star Sirius at lower left
Orion and Canis Major, with Sirius, the Dog Star, at lower left. Some airglow brightened the sky at lower right

Corona Australis, a constellation in the Southern Hemisphere

Messier 41 below the bright star of Sirius in the constellation Canis Major
Open star cluster Messier 41 below the bright star of Sirius in the constellation Canis Major

A red giant star, planetary star system

Blue stars are amongst the youngest of the stars in the universe even though they are still millions of years old

A simplified Herzprung-Russell Diagram showing how stars are classified

A globular star cluster with a red giant star and its planetary system at its edge

The Sun begins its journey toward becoming a red giant.. The intense heat has already boiled off Earths oceans and driven away most of the atmosphere leaving a lifeless, molten surface

The extrasolar planet HD 209458 b passing in front of its star

View from Uranus if our Sun were replaced by VY Canis Majoris

Comparison of the size of a hypergiant star to that of our solar system
This artists concept compares the size of a gargantuan star and its surrounding dusty disk to that of our solar system. Monstrous disks like this one were discovered around two hypergiant stars by

Supergiant Rigel and IC 2118 in Eridanus. IC 2118 (Cederblad 41, The Witch Head Nebula)

Red Super Giant Cluster with associated Supernova Remnant GPSR5 25.252-0.139 and HII region W42 in background Milky Way, looking back toward Earth

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

Majestic: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Majestic - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them. ~ Marcus Aurelius

A flying saucer flying through a binary star system

Zeta Piscium is a binary star system consisting of a red giant and a white dwarf. The latter is drawing in material from its companion

Mu Cephei, a red supergiant in the constellation Cepheus
Mu Cephei, also known as the Garnet Star, is a red supergiant in the constellation Cepheus

Red dwarf Sun floating through space

View from Pluto if our Sun were replaced by VY Canis Majoris

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"Exploring the Cosmic Giants: Marvels of the Universe Unveiled" A captivating diagram reveals the spectral class and luminosity of giant stars, shedding light on their awe-inspiring nature. Witness an alien planet and its moon gracefully orbiting around a majestic red giant star, painting a mesmerizing celestial dance in the cosmos. The brilliance of Rigel momentarily eclipsed by a moon from a hypothetical planet, reminding us of the intricate interplay between celestial bodies. Immerse yourself in vibrant colors as chromolitho captures the grandeur and majesty of Giant Stars, showcasing their radiant beauty. Gaze upon Orion constellation's stellar wonders, where giant stars shine like beacons amidst an endless expanse of cosmic tapestry. An artist's concept unveils an extraordinary world partially eclipsed by its star—a methane-free anomaly that challenges our understanding of planetary systems. Behold a dying star on the brink of transformation into a black hole—an enigmatic process that heralds both endings and new beginnings in space's eternal cycle. Traverse rugged landscapes bathed in dim light from afar as distant red stars cast an ethereal glow upon mysterious alien planets waiting to be explored. Embark on an otherworldly journey as an alien flying saucer navigates through exotic realms—where imagination meets reality among distant galaxies' secrets. Witness the breathtaking sight of a red giant star locked in orbit with a black hole—a cosmic ballet merging two colossal entities into one captivating spectacle. Compare our humble sun and Sirius to mighty red giants—their sheer magnitude dwarfing even these familiar celestial neighbors, humbling us with their immense power. Delve into Cygnus X-1 system through artistic illustration—an enthralling glimpse into binary systems where massive stars meet enigmatic dark objects at their core.