Supergiants 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Diffuse starlight and dark nebula over Mount Balang in China
Diffuse starlight and dark nebula along the central bulge of our Milky Way Galaxy set over Mount Balang in Sichuan province of China

Illustration of a bright star called Epsilon Aurigae
Astronomers using the Spitzer Space telescope have found a likely solution to a centuries-old riddle of the night sky. Every 27 years

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

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

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

An eye-shaped nebula and ring of glowing debris around a planetary system
An eye-shaped nebula, the remains of a star forming molecular cloud that is being torn apart by the supergiant at its center

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

Artists concept of a Hypergiant Star. Hypergiant stars are the most massive known. They can weigh more than 250 times the mass of the sun

Star types, artwork
Star types. Computer artwork showing the various sizes and types of stars in the Universe

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Supergiants: Exploring the Cosmic Giants of the Universe" A mesmerizing diagram showcasing the spectral class and luminosity of stars, unraveling the secrets behind supergiants. Witness an alien planet and its moon gracefully orbiting around a majestic red giant star, painting a celestial masterpiece in space. The brilliance of Rigel momentarily eclipsed by a moon from a hypothetical planet, reminding us of the intricate dance between cosmic bodies. Step into a rugged planet landscape, bathed in dim light emanating from a distant red star - an otherworldly sight that captivates our imagination. Behold the ethereal beauty of the California Nebula, where vibrant colors blend harmoniously to create an awe-inspiring cosmic tapestry. Journey alongside as a red giant star fearlessly orbits around a mysterious black hole, defying gravity's grip with every celestial revolution. Our sun and Sirius pale in comparison to the sheer magnitude of red giants - witness their grandeur through captivating illustrations side by side. An artist's rendition unveils Cygnus X-1 system's enigmatic allure; prepare to be enchanted by this mesmerizing stellar spectacle beyond comprehension. Glimpse into Earth's future as we gaze upon our molten home three billion years henceforth while being illuminated by our aging sun on its path towards becoming a supergiant star. Brace yourself for an explosive display as we delve into an illustration depicting massive stars going supernova - nature's most breathtaking fireworks show. Discover how our humble sun measures up against four typical large stars; their colossal size will leave you astounded at just how small we truly are in this vast universe. Lose yourself amidst the mystifying beauty of Crab Nebula; witness remnants of past stellar explosions forming nebulous clouds that continue to inspire astronomers worldwide.