Supernova Collection

Amazing Crab Nebula
The Crab Nebula, the result of a supernova noted by Earth-bound chroniclers in 1054 A.D. is filled with mysterious filaments that are are not only tremendously complex

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

Cygnus Loop Supernova Blast Wave
This is an image of a small portion of the Cygnus Loop supernova remnant, which marks the edge of a bubble-like, expanding blast wave from a colossal stellar explosion, occurring about 15

The Orion Nebula (also known as Messier 42, M42, or NGC 1976) is a diffuse nebula situated south of Orions Belt. It is one of the brightest nebulae, visible to the naked eye in the night sky

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

Vela supernova remnant in the center of the Gum Nebula area of Vela
The Vela supernova remnant in the centre of the Gum Nebula area of Vela. This is the remains of a star that exploded thousands of years ago

The bright star Altair in the constellation Aquila
Messier 13, also known as the Hercules Globular cluster. At its distance of 25, 100 light years, its angular diameter of 20 degrees corresponds to a linear 145 light years

The Whirlpool Galaxy and its companion galaxy
The Whirlpool Galaxy (NGC 5194), and its companion galaxy (NGC 5195), in the constellation Canes Venatici

Supernova SN1987A in the Large Magellanic Cloud
Glittering stars and wisps of gas create a breathtaking backdrop for the self-destruction of a massive star, called supernova 1987A, in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a nearby galaxy

Three Magi Following the Star of Bethlehem, 1925 (lithograph)
2622126 Three Magi Following the Star of Bethlehem, 1925 (lithograph) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Tycho Brahe (1546 - 1601), pub. 1586. Creator: Jacob de Gheyn after
Portrait of Tycho Brahe (1546 - 1601), pub. 1586 (engraving). Tycho Brahe (1546 - 1601) was Danish astronomer who discovered a Supernova in the constellation of Cassopeia in 1572

Supernova, Stocktrek, a011467

Infrared images from NASAs Spitzer Space Telescope, WISE and Chandra are combined in this image of RCW 86, the dusty remains of the oldest documented example of an exploding star, or supernova

Crab Nebula

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

Artists concept of a supernova explosion. A supernova is a stellar explosion that is brighter than a galaxy for a short time as it fades from view, leaving dust and particles to form other stars

SPACE: SUPERNOVA. A portion of the Cygnus Loop supernova remnant in the constellation Cygnus. Photographed by the Hubble Space Telescope Wide Field/Planetary Camera, 1991

Remnant of Supernova 1987A. Photographed by the Hubble Space Telescope, Wide Field Planetary Camera 2. Supernovae are massive stellar explosions which throw the outer layers of a star off into space

Filamentary Nebula (NGC 9662), c1908. This is part of an exploding sphere of gas emitted by a supernova more than 1000 years ago

The blast wave of a nova pulls away the gas clouds surrounding this system, lighting its sole planet up with a deadly sunrise

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

Artists concept illustrating our beautiful cosmic universe
Artists concept illustrating what a beautiful, colorful place our cosmic universe truly is

An artists impression of supernova 1993J, an exploding star in the galaxy M81 whose light reached us 21 years ago. The supernova originated in a double-star system where one member was a massive star

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

The Vela Supernova Remnant

A supernova destroying its system of planets in the depths of our galaxy

Artist concept illustrating the stellar explosion of a supernova
This image is part of a series that illustrates the death of a star and its system of planets as it blows itself apart becoming a supernova

Artist concept of a galaxy inside of a glowing hydrogen blob. The artists representation shows what one of the galaxies inside a blob might look like if viewed at a relatively close distance

Artists concept illustrating the stellar explosion of a supernova
This image is part of a series that illustrates the death of a star and its system of planets as it blows itself apart becoming a supernova

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

Iris Nebula and surrounding dusty region in Cepheus constellation
Part of the huge molecular cloud in Cepheus containing many dark nebulae and the wonderful Iris reflection nebula

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

Artists concept illustrating the cosmic beauty of the universe
Artists concept illustrating the amazing and breathtaking cosmic beauty of the universe

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

NGC 6960, Veil Supernova Remnant

NGC 6946, the Fireworks Galaxy
NGC 6946, also known as the Fireworks Galaxy, is an intermediate spiral galaxy in the constellation Cepheus

Artists concept illustrating the explosion of a supernova
When a star turns into a supernova, any planets and their moons that orbit the dying star are also destroyed

The Western Veil Nebula
The Veil Nebula, also known as the Cygnus Loop or the Witchs Broom Nebula, is a large, relatively faint supernova remnant in the constellation Cygnus

Artists concept of planets and stars mixed together in an ever-changing nebula
A blurring of colors of planets and stars mixed together in an ever-changing nebula, or maybe its just a dream, who knows

The final stages of the life of a massive star, which will go supernova

The Whirlpool Galaxy and its companion galaxy NGC 5195
The Whirlpool Galaxy (NGC 5194), and its companion galaxy (NGC 5195), in the constellation Canes Venatici

The Iris Nebula in the constellation Cepheus
The Iris Nebula, NGC 7023, a reflection nebula in the constellation Cepheus

IC 443 supernova remnant in Gemini
The supernova remnant IC 443 in Gemini near the stars Mu Geminorum (left) and Eta Geminorum (right. Slight haze passing thru on some exposures added the star glows

View of a distant part of the galaxy

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

Giant galactic blobs
This artists concept illustrates one possible answer to the puzzle of the giant galactic blobs. These blobs (red), first identified about five years ago

Beautiful Nebulae in Gemini Constellation
This region in Gemini contains the famous Jellyfish Nebula, Monkey Head Nebula, and others

The Hand of Destiny Nebula is devouring the star Abigor
The Hand of Destiny Nebula, also known as the Hand of Ukobach, is devouring the star Abigor. The struggle between the two monstrous powers is causing all of Abigors planets to boil away their lighter

A rough planet crashing into another planet somewhere in our Milky Way galaxy

Spherical yellow nebula in deep dark sky

Artists concept illustrating the point when two planets touch. Do they rip each other apart, do they become an even bigger planet, or do they phase into different dimensions?

Light and matter being pulled into a black hole
A black hole is an area of space where gravity is so dense that light and matter are pulled into it

WR 134, a Wolf-Rayet Star. Wolf-Rayet Stars produce powerful stellar winds and contribute chemical elements to the interstellar medium

A star having the mass of more than 8 solar masses ends in a supernova explosion
A star having the mass of more than 8 solar masses has a short life and ends in a supernova explosion

The Whirlpool Galaxy (NGC 5194), and its companion galaxy (NGC 5195), in the constellation Canes Venatici

A composite image of the SN 1006 supernova remnant, which is located about 7000 light years from Earth. Just over a thousand years ago, the stellar explosion known as supernova SN 1006 was observed

A planetary nebula is forming as the star expells its outer layers
This is the final apocalyptic ending to many medium to low mass stars; a planetary nebula is forming as the star expells its outer layers in violent pulsations of solar wind

A red giant star system

The Jellyfish Nebula, also known as IC 443 and Sharpless 248

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

Artists depiction of an orange and cloudy world with two moons
An artists depiction of an orange and cloudy world with two moons. A supernova explosion has occured in a distant nebula

Artists concept of a supernova about to incinerate this planetary system

Beautiful Nebula in Monoceros
This field contains popular objects such as the Cone Nebula, Fox Fur Nebula, Christmas Tree Nebula, and many others

Cloud and star remnants after a supernova explosion

NGC 6992, The Eastern Veil Nebula

The Crab Nebula, a supernova remnant in the constellation of Taurus

The Iris Nebula in Cepheus
A blue reflection nebula called the Iris Nebula glows in the constellation Cepheus

Messier 51, the Whirlpool Galaxy

Leftover remnants from a supernova explosion

The Witchs Broom Nebula (NGC 6960), and part of the Veil Nebula is a supernova remnant located in the constellation Cygnus

Artists depiction of a blue planet and its orbiting small moons
An artists depiction of a blue planet with a thick atmosphere and its orbiting small moons

The gas giant Carter orbited by its two small moons Banth and Sorak
In the foreground lies the gas giant Carter, orbited by its two small moons Banth and Sorak. Many light years away in the distance, an ancient supernova remnant is exhausting its energy

The death of an alien solar system as its Sun goes supernova

Supernova remnant Cassiopeia A
This stunning false-color picture shows off the many sides of the supernova remnant Cassiopeia A, which is made up of images taken by three observatories, using three different wavebands of light

Alien planets located in a vast colorful gaseous nebula

A pair of neutron stars colliding, merging, and forming a black hole. A neutron star is the compressed core left behind when a star born with between eight

Messier 42, The Great Nebula in Orion and NGC 1977, The Running Man Nebula

A supernova destroying itself and its planets

Artists concept of cosmic contrast in the night sky
When looking up at the night sky, everything apart from the moon appears to be in black and white. Through a telescope, vague colors start to appear when looking at the stars and planets

The Crab Nebula
This is a mosaic image of the Crab Nebula, a six-light-year-wide expanding remnant of a stars supernova explosion

A dying star turns nova as it blows itself apart
When a dying star turns nova, any planets that make up its solar system are destroyed as the star blows itself apart

A stellar black hole caused by the collapse of a massive star
A stellar black hole is caused by the collapse of a massive star and is also called a supernova explosion or a gamma ray Burst

Witchs Broom Nebula

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

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"Exploring the Cosmic Spectacle: Supernova Unveiled" Witness the mesmerizing aftermath of a supernova explosion as the Cygnus Loop Supernova Blast Wave ripples through space. Behold the captivating beauty of the Amazing Crab Nebula, a celestial masterpiece formed by a supernova remnant. A stunning composite image reveals the intricate details of the Crab Nebula, showcasing its vibrant colors and ethereal glow. Immerse yourself in an artistic interpretation of a supernova explosion, where cosmic forces collide to create breathtaking phenomena. Discover the enchanting allure of The Orion Nebula, where stellar birth and death dance together in a celestial ballet. Explore Vela's mysterious center within the Gum Nebula area, home to remnants from an ancient supernova that still captivate astronomers today. Gaze upon Altair, one of Aquila's brightest stars that has witnessed countless cosmic events including awe-inspiring supernovae. Marvel at The Whirlpool Galaxy and its companion galaxy as they showcase their gravitational interaction amidst swirling cosmic dust clouds. Journey to SN1987A in the Large Magellanic Cloud - witness this historic supernova event that forever changed our understanding of stellar evolution. Delve into fascinating studies on how different elements interact during a supernova explosion, unraveling mysteries hidden within these cataclysmic events. Step back in time with "Three Magi Following the Star of Bethlehem, " capturing humanity's fascination with celestial wonders throughout history (1925 lithograph). Encounter Tycho Brahe's portrait (1546-1601), an influential astronomer who meticulously observed and documented numerous astronomical phenomena including exploding stars (supernovae).