Star Death Collection (page 2)

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

Artists impression of brown dwarf star
Brown dwarf. Artists impression of what a brown dwarf " star" might look like. A brown dwarf is a hypothetical planet that is enormous but not quite big enough to self-ignite

Supernova remnant Cassiopeia A, X-ray image. Cassiopeia A (Cas A) is a remnant of a supernova star that exploded around 320 years ago, the youngest in the Milky Way galaxy

SNR Vela Supernova remnant
Radio image of the Vela supernova remnant (SNR) recorded at a wavelength of 11cm by the Parkes radio telescope, Australia

Kepler supernova remnant, Chandra image
Kepler supernova remnant. Chandra X-ray Observatory image of the the Kepler supernova remnant, an expanding cloud of glowing gas that formed following a supernova

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

Supernova 1987a explosion simulation
Supernova 1987a explosion (image 1 of 5). Computer simulation of a star exploding as Supernova 1987a 300 seconds after its core collapsed

Optical image of the Cygnus loop supernova remnant
Cygnus loop supernova remnant. True-colour optical image of the Cygnus loop supernova remnant in the constellation Cygnus

Art of supernova remnant
Supernova remnant. Artwork of the wisps of gas of a supernova remnant. These thin strands of nebulosity are the remains of a star which ended its life in an enormous supernova explosion

Planetary nebula NGC 3132. Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image of the planetary nebula NGC 3132, the Eight-burst, or Southern Ring nebula

Z Camelopardalis, UV image
Z Camelopardalis, far ultraviolet image. Z Camelopardalis (centre, white) is a double-star (binary) system. It is composed of a dead star (white dwarf) and a companion star

Optical image of supernova 1987A

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)

Eskimo nebula. Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image of the Eskimo planetary nebula (NGC 2393). Planetary nebulae are formed when a Sun-like star ejects its outer layers at the end of its life

Gamma ray burst formation, artwork. A gamma ray burst (GRB) is a short, intense emission of gamma rays from a point source in space

Computer artwork of a supernova explosion
Supernova. Computer artwork of a star exploding as a supernova. A supernova occurs when a star of more than a few solar masses runs out of nuclear fuel in its core

Crab nebula gas filaments
Crab Nebula. Hubble Space Telescope image of the interior of the Crab Nebula supernova remnant (M1). Different elements are colour-coded: sulphur (pink), nitrogen (red)

Simeis 147 supernova remnant, optical image. The glowing filaments of gas and dust are the remains of a supernova explosion, or explosive death of a large star

Dumbbell planetary nebula (M27)
Dumbbell Nebula. Optical image of the Dumbbell planetary nebula (M27, NGC 6853). This has nothing to do with a planet. It is actually a shell of gas ejected from a star near the end of its life

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

Cats Eye Nebula and the Hubble telescope

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

Supernova in galaxy NGC 1300
Supernova. Computer artwork of a supernova (pink) in the barred spiral galaxy NGC 1300. A supernova is the explosive death of a star, which for a short while can outshine an entire galaxy

Computer artwork depicting spacetime
Spacetime. Computer artwork showing the curvature of spacetime due to the presence of a star, lead- ing to the formation of a gravitational well

Rings around supernova remnant SN 1987a
Unusual ring structure around SN1987A. False- colour optical image of the supernova remnant (SNR) of SN1987A, made by the Hubble Space Telescope

Neutron star, artwork
Neutron star. Artwork of a neutron star. This super-dense astronomical object is the remains of a massive star that has collapsed under its own gravity

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

Computer artwork of a gamma ray burst
Gamma ray burst. Computer artwork of a gamma ray burst. These are extremely high-energy events which flare up at random places throughout the universe

Illustration depicting a supernova explosion
Supernova. Illustration depicting the explosion of a star as a supernova. A supernova occurs when a star of more than a few solar masses runs out of nuclear fuel in its core

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

Hubble telescope image of the Stingray Nebula
Stingray nebula. Hubble telescope light image of the Stingray nebula, the youngest known planetary nebula yet discovered in 1998. A nebula is a cloud of gas and dust

Supernova remnant 1987A. Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image of the glowing ring of gas that is the remains of supernova 1987A. SN1987A is located in the Large Magellanic Cloud galaxy

Variable star. Artwork of a variable Mira-type binary star system, seen from the surface of a nearby planet. The system, which consists of a large red giant star (left)

Planetary nebula M2-9
Planetary nebula. Hubble space telescope image of the M2-9 bipolar planetary nebula, with its 2 pro- minent gas jets. Neutral oxygen is red

Supernova interaction

Veil nebula supernova remnant, NGC 6979. Optical image of a region of the Veil nebula, part of the Cygnus Loop, which is the remnant of a supernova that exploded some 5-8000 years ago

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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.