Star Death Collection

Crab nebula (M1), Hubble Space Telescope image. This is a supernova remnant, the remains of a star that ended its life in a massine supernova explosion

Crab nebula, composite image
Crab nebula. Composite x-ray, infrared and optical image of the Crab nebula (M1), a remnant of a supernova that exploded in AD 1054

Supernova in galaxy
Supernova SN1994D. Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image of supernova SN1994D (lower left) in the galaxy NGC 4526. A supernova is the explosive death of a star

Supernova explosion, artwork
Supernova explosion, computer artwork. Supernovas are the explosive deaths of massive stars

Light echoes from exploding star
Light echoes from an exploding star. Hubble Space Telescope image of an illuminated dust shell around the star v838 Monocerotis

Planetary nebula NGC 6751. Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image of the planetary nebula NGC 6751. A planetary nebula is formed when a Sun-like star ejects its outer layers at the end of its life

Helix nebula, infrared Spitzer image
Helix nebula (NGC 7293), infrared Spitzer Space Telescope image. This is a planetary nebula, a series of shells of gas cast off by a dying star

Helix nebula, planetary nebula
Helix nebula (NGC 7293), optical image. This is a planetary nebula, a series of shells of gas cast off from a Sun-like star towards the end of its life

Helix nebula, HST image
Helix Nebula. Hubble Space Telescope image of the Helix planetary nebula (NGC 7293). This comprises shells of gas cast off a Sun-like star near the end of its life

Red dwarf star. Artwork representing the intense activity of a red dwarf star. These are among the least massive stars in the universe ranging from 0.1 to 0.7 solar masses

Black hole, computer artwork. Planets, moons, stars, radiation and other matter are all spiralling into the black hole, dragged by immense gravitational forces

Infinity symbol and black hole
Black hole, abstract computer artwork. Matter is spiralling into the black hole, dragged by the immense gravitational forces. This causes the matter to give off high-energy X-rays

Supernova remnant IC 443, composite image. This is a combination of X-ray (blue), radio (green) and optical (red) data. A supernova remnant (SNR)

The Cat eye Nebula seen from the Hubble Telescope
The Cats Eye Nebula. The planetary nebula known as the Cats Eye Nebula (NGC 6543) as seen from the Hubble Space Telescope

Planetary nebula NGC 6826
Planetary nebula. Hubble space telescope image of the NGC 6826 planetary nebula around a dying star. About half the stars mass has been ejected to form the nebula

Pulsar, artwork. This stellar object is a rapidly- rotating neutron star. Neutron stars have powerful magnetic fields (shown by the purple lines)

Black hole destroying star, illustration. A black hole is an object so compact (usually a collapsed star) that nothing can escape its gravitational pull. Not even light

Artwork of pulsar over a planet
Pulsar. Artwork of a pulsar, as seen from a nearby planet. Pulsars are probably neutron stars which produce two beams of radiation, usually at radio and X-ray wavelengths

Artwork of an AM Herculis binary star
Polar binary star. Artwork of a binary star system known as a polar. Polars are short period variable stars which emit X-rays

Artwork of a gamma-ray burster F006 / 8797
This is a view of a Wolf-Rayet star that has exploded in a gamma ray burst (GRB) event. Two jets have erupted out of the core, through the surrounding nebula (blue)

Artwork of a gamma-ray burster F006 / 8798
This is a view of a Wolf-Rayet star that has exploded in a gamma ray burst (GRB) event. Two jets have erupted out of the core, through the surrounding nebula (blue)

Artwork of a gamma-ray burster F006 / 9715
This image represents a new type of gamma-ray burster (GRB), which lasts much longer than those found previously. Until now, GRBs created during the death throes of massive stars

Evolution of supernova 1993J, 1993-2000 C016 / 9605
Evolution of supernova 1993J. Radio telescope observations of the expanding shell formed by supernova SN 1993J between May 1993 (top left) and February 2000 (bottom right)

Discovery of supernova 1993J C016 / 9604
Discovery of supernova 1993J. X-ray telescope images of the central region of the galaxy M81 in October 1992 (left) and April 1993 (right), showing the appearance of the supernova SN 1993J (arrowed)

Black hole, conceptual artwork C013 / 5637
Black hole, conceptual computer artwork. Black holes are regions in space where the pull of gravity exceeds the velocity of light

Black hole, conceptual artwork C013 / 8978
Black hole, conceptual computer artwork. Black holes are regions in space where the pull of gravity exceeds the velocity of light

Black hole, conceptual artwork C013 / 8977
Black hole, conceptual computer artwork. Black holes are regions in space where the pull of gravity exceeds the velocity of light

Alien patterns on a neutron star, artwork
Alien patterns on a neutron star. Artwork of a neutron star with patterns on its surface. Neutron stars are the super-dense remains of a massive star that has collapsed under its own gravity

UFO in a black hole, computer artwork. This could represent the belief that alien craft are able to use black holes as portals to travel across space and time

Computer artwork of a black hole against starfield
Black hole. Computer artwork representing a black hole against a starfield. A black hole is a super- dense object, thought to form from the collapse of a huge star

White hole

Supernova explosion, computer artwork. Supernovas are the explosive deaths of massive stars. A supernova will occur when a star runs out of fuel at the end of its life

Red giant seen from a planet, artwork
Red giant (upper right) seen from a planet in orbit around it, computer artwork. A red giant is one of the final stages in the life of a Sun-like star

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

Spirograph planetary nebula IC418
Planetary nebula. False colour optical image of the Spirograph nebula, IC 418. This is a planetary nebula, formed by the gas thrown off from a dying red giant 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

Wolf-Rayet nebula. Optical image of the Wolf-Rayet nebula NGC 2359. Wolf-Rayet (WR) nebulae comprise gas ejected by a very hot central star (not seen)

HST image of gas ring around supernova 1987a
Gas ring around supernova 1987a. False-colour Hubble Space Telescope (HST) optical image of a ring of gas (yellow) around the remnants of supernova 1987a

Colour HST image of part of Cygnus Loop SNR

Ant planetary nebula

Brown dwarf, computer artwork
Brown dwarf. Computer artwork of a brown dwarf " star". A brown dwarf is a hypothetical planet that began to accumulate material like a star

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

Artwork of a brown dwarf star
Brown dwarf. Artwork of a planet-like brown dwarf " star" on the edge of a globular cluster of stars, seen from a nearby moon

Planetary nebula NGC 7009
Planetary nebula. Hubble space telescope image of the NGC 7009 planetary nebula around a dying star. The nebula is formed from material ejected by the star at its centre

Supernova remnant LMC N 49, optical Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image. These clouds of glowing gas and dust are where the explosion of a large star, thousands of years ago

Supernova remnant IC 443. Optical image of IC 443 (red, centre right), a supernova remnant in the constellation Gemini. North is at top

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"Exploring the Cosmic Spectacle: Unveiling the Mysteries of Star Death" Witness the mesmerizing beauty of the Crab Nebula (M1), a celestial masterpiece born from a supernova explosion that occurred in 1054 AD. Behold this captivating composite image of the Crab Nebula, showcasing its intricate details and vibrant colors, revealing nature's artistic prowess. Through breathtaking artwork, delve into the cataclysmic event known as a supernova explosion, where stars bid their final farewell in an awe-inspiring display of energy release. Experience ethereal light echoes reverberating through space, remnants of an exploding star that continue to captivate astronomers' imagination and unravel cosmic secrets. Marvel at a distant galaxy's stellar demise as it unleashes a dazzling supernova spectacle, illuminating vast regions with its radiant glow before fading into obscurity. Gaze upon planetary nebulae – celestial cocoons formed by dying stars – as they paint the cosmos with their vivid hues and intricate structures like brushstrokes on an interstellar canvas. Delve deeper into cosmic wonders with Spitzer's infrared lens capturing the Helix Nebula's hidden beauty - unveiling layers unseen by human eyes but cherished by stargazers worldwide. Immerse yourself in Hubble Space Telescope's iconic image of the Helix Nebula; witness its delicate tendrils stretching across space like wisps of celestial smoke frozen in time. Encounter red dwarf stars - long-lived yet destined for ultimate decay - silently burning out while leaving behind enigmatic traces that intrigue scientists seeking answers about our universe's fate. Venture towards mysterious black holes lurking within cosmic depths; these enigmatic gravitational monsters devour matter relentlessly while shaping galaxies around them. Explore another facet of Helix Nebula’s splendor—a planetary nebula—unfolding before your eyes like a cosmic butterfly, showcasing the grandeur of stellar evolution.