Star Systems Collection

Artists concept illustrating the two Saturn-sized planets discovered by the Kepler
This artistas concept illustrates the two Saturn-sized planets discovered by the Kepler mission. The star system is oriented edge-on, as seen by Kepler, such that both planets cross in front

Artists concept of Epsilon Eridani, a possible habitable planet
Epsilon Eridani is another factual solar system similar to our own. Scientists put this system on a promising list of potential life-bearing planets due to the their position within the habitable

Southern Milky Way from Vela to Centaurus with Crux & Carina
The southern Milky Way from Vela (at right) to Centaurus (at left), with the False Cross at left, the true Southern Cross at right of centre, and Alpha and Beta Centauri at left

A Grey Alien from the Zeta Reticuli binary star system

Artists concept of an alien planet. If life is plentiful in the universe, there are likely inhabited planets that are part of multiple star systems

A distant alien star system

The area around the head of Scorpius, including the bright star Antares at lower left of centre and the dark lanes leading to the star Rho Ophiuchi

Scorpius with parts of Lupus and Ara regions of the southern Milky Way
All of Scorpius, plus parts of Lupus and Ara regions of the southern Milky Way. Along the Milky Way are numerous nebulae, including the False Comet area, the Cats Paw area

View from a hypothetical moon in orbit around the first known planet to reside in
This artists illustration shows the view from a hypothetical moon in orbit around the first known planet to reside in a tight-knit triple-star system

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

Nebulosity in Cassiopeia showing NGC 7822 and IC 1805
Nebulosity in Cassiopeia showing NGC 7822 (above center), and IC 1805 (at left)

The Coalsack and Jewel Box Cluster in the Southern Cross
The Coalsack and Jewel Box Cluster area on the east side of Crux, the Southern Cross. The Coal Sack, which to the eye looks like a large dark patch, under photography breaks up into small patches

A colorful star system illuminated by different colored nebula gases, providing light and warmth to a nearby planet

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

This artists conception depicts the Kepler-10 star system, located about 560 light-years away near the Cygnus and Lyra constellations. Kepler has discovered two planets around this star

Southern Milky Way with Eta Carinae, Crux and Alpha & Beta Centauri
Area of southern Milky Way containing Eta Carinae, Crux and Alpha & Beta Centauri

Nebulosity in the constellations Cassiopeia and Cepheus showing IC 1396 (at right), and IC 1805 (at left)

The southern Milky Way and the extensive Gum Nebula complex
The southern Milky Way from Canis Major to Carina, including Puppis and Vela and the large Gum Nebula complex, an interstellar bubble blown by stellar winds

Antares and Scorpius Head area with Rho Ophiuchi nebulosity field oriented equatorially

Alpha and Beta Centauri in the southern constellation of Centaurus

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

Artists concept of Kepler 444. It is currently the oldest known planetary system in our galaxy. All five planets are smaller than Earth

The formation of new planets in an alien star system

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

Artists concept of a binary star system
This binary star system is known to harbor a few select planets; watching curiously from afar at their bright parent suns

Artists concept showing the binary star system of Sirius A and Sirius B
This picture is an artists impression showing how the binary star system of Sirius A and its diminutive blue companion, Sirius B, might appear to an interstellar visitor

A faraway solar system where planets and asteroids circle around two suns
This artists illustration depicts a faraway solar system like our own, except for one big difference. Planets and asteroids circle around not one, but two suns

Widefield view of the southern constellations of Centaurus and Crux
Widefield view of Alpha and Beta Centauri stars in the southern constellation of Centaurus, along with the Southern Cross in the constellation Crux

A Jupiter-like planet soaking up the scorching rays of its nearby sun
This artists concept shows a Jupiter-like planet soaking up the scorching rays of its nearby sun. The Spitzer Space Telescope used its heat-seeking infrared eyes to figure out that a gas-giant planet

The colorful region around Antares in Scorpius and blue Rho Ophiuchi in Ophiuchus
The colorful region around yellow Antares (bottom) in Scorpius and blue Rho Ophiuchi (top) in Ophiuchus. The nebulae are largely reflection nebulae

A wandering comet passing through an alien star system

The night sky from a hypothetical alien planet
This artists concept illustrates what the night sky might look like from a hypothetical alien planet in a star system with an asteroid belt 25 times as massive as the one in our own solar system

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

Head of Scorpius with celestial deep sky objects

Artists concept of Kepler-186f orbiting a distant star
The artists concept depicts Kepler-186f, the first validated Earth-size planet to orbit a distant star in the habitable zone

The Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex. The Rho Ophiuchi cloud is found rising above the plane of the Milky Way in the night sky, bordering the constellations Ophiuchus and Scorpius

The constellations of Puppis and Vela in the southern Milky Way
Panoramic view of the constellations of Puppis and Vela in the southern Milky Way, plus the large Gum Nebula

A comet passing through a nebulous star cluster

A distant binary star system located within The Milky Way

A binary star system
A binary star is a system where two stars orbit a common center of mass and sometimes can engulf their neighbor

The creation of new star systems within a vast gaseous nebula

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

Alpha and Beta Centauri seen from the beach in Miramar, Argentina
Alpha and Beta Centauri (the pointers) seen from the beach in Miramar, Argentina. Alpha is the star system closest to our Sun

Southern Milky Way
The spectacular area of the southern Milky Way from the Eta Carinae Nebula at right, to the Southern Cross at center, and the twin stars of Alpha and Beta Centauri at left

A double star system as seen from a circling planet
A double star system, one star is devouring the other as seen from a circling planet

Artists concept of the birth place of a star system
A conceptual image where the stars are red along with the planets and nearby nebula, which is the birth place of these star systems

Widefield view of the constellation Cassiopeia with nearby deep sky objects
Widefield view of the constellation Cassiopeia showing many deep sky objects, including open clusters and nebulae

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

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"Exploring the Vastness of Star Systems: From Exoplanets to Alien Worlds" Artists concept illustrating the two Saturn-sized planets discovered by the Kepler spacecraft, showcasing the diversity of star systems. An artist's concept of Epsilon Eridani, a possible habitable planet within a distant star system, igniting our imagination about extraterrestrial life. Encounter with a Grey Alien from the Zeta Reticuli binary star system - an enigmatic glimpse into potential interstellar beings. Journeying through a distant alien star system, where mysteries and wonders await in uncharted cosmic territories. Captivating view around the head of Scorpius constellation reveals celestial beauty amidst stars and nebulae. The mesmerizing dance between Scorpius, Lupus, and Ara regions in the southern Milky Way unveils stellar marvels beyond comprehension. Artist's concept transports us to an alien planet within an unknown star system - unlocking our fascination for otherworldly landscapes. Gazing upon Earth-like vistas from a hypothetical moon orbiting humanity's first known exoplanet residence - expanding horizons beyond our solar system. A debris disk encircling unusual interacting binary stars captivates astronomers' curiosity as they unravel celestial dynamics at play. Nebulosity in Cassiopeia astounds with NGC 7822 and IC 1805 unveiling ethereal clouds that birth new stars amid vast cosmic tapestries. The Coalsack and Jewel Box Cluster nestled within Southern Cross constellation paints a breathtaking canvas against dark skies - nature's masterpiece on display. A colorful star system illuminated by different colored nebula gases showcases nature's vibrant palette across interstellar realms. Embark on this cosmic odyssey as we delve deeper into these captivating glimpses of diverse star systems that ignite our curiosity about what lies beyond.