Astrophysical Collection (page 10)

Solar system, artwork C017 / 8042
Solar system. Computer artwork showing the relative positions from the Sun (not shown, left) of the planets in the Solar System

Solar system, artwork C017 / 8041
Solar system. Computer artwork showing the relative positions from the Sun (not shown, left) of the planets in the Solar System

Milky Way in the night sky over a silhouetted skyline

Lunar liquid mirror telescope, artwork
Lunar liquid mirror telescope. Artwork of a giant liquid mirror telescope (centre left) on the surface of the Moon. The Earth is at upper right

Hot dust-obscured galaxies, WISE image
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Quasar candidates, WISE image
Quasar candidates. Image from the all-sky survey from NASAs Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE), showing a collection of quasar candidates

Bengt Stromgren, Danish astrophysicist C017 / 7818
Bengt Georg Daniel Stromgren (1908-1987), Danish astrophysicist. Stromgren studied the chemical composition of the stars, pioneering photometric techniques

Andromeda galaxy, ultraviolet image
Andromeda galaxy, ultraviolet space telescope image. Andromeda is the nearest large galaxy to our own. It measures around 140

Supermassive black hole, artwork
Supermassive black hole. Computer artwork of a supermassive black hole with a jet streaming outward at nearly the speed of light

M3 star cluster and Comet Garradd. Mosaic infrared image of the M3 globular star cluster (upper left). In the lower right portion of the image there is a streak of orange light

WISE space telescope C015 / 4554
WISE space telescope. Telescope of NASAs Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) with the aperture cover removed during assembly

Comet Siding Spring, infrared image. This comet, also known as C/2007 Q3, was discovered in 2007 by observers in Australia. On 7 October 2009, it passed near the Earth and Sun

WISE space telescope. NASAs Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) spacecraft on a work stand. At left on the spacecraft is the fixed panel solar array

Black hole swallowing a star, artwork C017 / 7672
Black hole swallowing a star, computer artwork. Black holes are formed when matter collapses to densities where gravity prevents light escaping

Black hole swallowing a star, artwork C017 / 7671
Black hole swallowing a star, computer artwork. Black holes are formed when matter collapses to densities where gravity prevents light escaping

Black hole, artwork C017 / 7669
Black hole, computer artwork. Black holes are formed when matter collapses to densities where gravity prevents light escaping

Black hole, artwork C017 / 7670
Black hole, computer artwork. Black holes are formed when matter collapses to densities where gravity prevents light escaping

Exoplanet types, artwork C016 / 5354
Exoplanet types. Artwork of a range of types of extrasolar planets that have been discovered beyond our Solar System. These exoplanets range from very large gas giant planets (upper right)

Alien sunrise, artwork
Alien sunrise. Computer artwork showing an alien sun rising behind a planet in another solar system (exoplanet)

Kepler 35c seen from Kepler 36b, artwork C016 / 4338
Kepler 35c seen from Kepler 36b. Computer artwork showing how the exoplanet Kepler 35c (circular) would look if it were viewed from the surface of nearby planet Kepler 36b

Black hole formation, artwork
Black hole formation. Computer artwork showing the formation of a black hole in four steps (from left to right). A black hole (far right) is formed when the core of a star (far left)

James Webb Space Telescope mirror cans C016 / 4200
James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) mirror cans. This telescope has 18 primary beryllium mirror segments that will work together as one large 6.5-metre primary mirror

Moonrise over Earth, ISS image C016 / 3865
Moonrise over Earth. Composite of three images of the Full Moon, obscured and distorted by Earths atmosphere, as seen from the International Space Station (ISS)

Helix Nebula, composite image C016 / 3864
Helix Nebula (NGC 7293), composite image. This object is a planetary nebula, a dying star ejecting its dusty outer layers

Dark energy and gravity, artwork C016 / 3069
Dark energy and gravity. Astronomers think that the expansion of the universe is regulated both by the force of gravity, which acts to slow it down, and a mysterious dark energy

Brown dwarf stars, artwork C016 / 3075
Brown dwarf stars. Computer artwork representing what brown dwarfs of different types might look like to a hypothetical interstellar traveller who has flown a spaceship to each one

GRAIL spacecraft over the Moon, artwork C016 / 3072
GRAIL spacecraft over the Moon. Computer artwork of NASAs twin GRAIL (Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory) spacecraft in orbit around the Moon

Kepler-20f, artwork C013 / 9947
Kepler-20f. Computer artwork of the extrasolar planet Kepler-20f, which orbits the class G8 star Kepler-20 (not shown), around 950 light years from Earth

Kepler-20e, artwork C013 / 9946
Kepler-20e. Computer artwork of the extrasolar planet Kepler-20e orbiting its class G8 star Kepler-20 (left), around 950 light years from Earth

Planet sizes compared, artwork C013 / 9949
Planet sizes compared. Computer artwork comparing the sizes of the smallest known exoplanets - planets orbiting outside the solar system - to those of our own planets Mars and Earth

Kepler-42 planetary system, artwork C013 / 9948
Kepler-42 planetary system. Computer artwork showing extrasolar planets orbiting the red dwarf star Kepler-42 (KOI-961, upper left)

Kepler planetary systems, artwork C013 / 9950
Kepler planetary systems. Computer artwork showing an overhead view of the orbital position of the planets in systems with multiple transiting planets discovered by NASAs Kepler mission

In awe of the Universe, conceptual image

Parallel universes, conceptual artwork C013 / 9855
Parallel universes, conceptual computer artwork

HaRP array for auoral research, artwork
HaRP array for auoral research. Artwork of activity in the ionosphere (coloured lights) being triggered and detected by the array of antennas of the HaRP

Solar system planets, artwork C013 / 9499
Solar system planets, artwork. The eight planets and Pluto (not longer a planet) are shown here in their order from the Sun from top to bottom

Sun, Earth and solar flare, artwork C013 / 9496
Sun, Earth and solar flare, artwork. Solar flares are eruptions in the solar atmosphere that cause a large increase in levels of dangerous radiation and charged particles

Aurora borealis C013 / 9488
Aurora borealis (purple and green) over a frozen river, with the constellation of Ursa Major at top right. The aurora borealis is a coloured light display (the northern lights)

Aurora borealis C013 / 9486
Aurora borealis (green) over pine trees, with Mars (red) visible just above the trees at centre. The aurora borealis is a coloured light display (the northern lights)

Solar system formation, artwork C013 / 8989
Solar system formation. Computer artwork of a protoplanet inside the primordial nebula surrounding the Sun (centre). All the solar systems components originated from this disc of gas and dust

Solar system formation, artwork C013 / 8988
Solar system formation. Computer artwork of rocky asteroids and protoplanets around the primordial nebula surrounding the Sun (centre)

Finding water on the moon, artwork C013 / 8985
Finding water on the moon. Cartoon of an astronaut using a divining rod to find water from an encounter with an icy comet that has collected in the perpetual shade of a deep crater on the surface of

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

Kepler Mission space telescope, artwork C013 / 8967
Kepler Mission space telescope. Computer artwork of NASAs Kepler telescope in space. The Kepler Mission is designed to discover Earth-like planets orbiting other stars

Binary star system, artwork C013 / 8959
Binary star system. Computer artwork of a view across the outer atmosphere of an alien planet towards two stars that form part of a binary, or double, star system

Binary star system, artwork C013 / 8958
Binary star system. Computer artwork of a view across the outer atmosphere of an alien planet towards two stars that form part of a binary, or double, star system

Comet Lovejoy from the ISS C013 / 5146
Comet Lovejoy above the Earths limb, as seen from the International Space Station (ISS). Comets are icy bodies from the outer solar system that boil and form a bright tail of gas

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Astrophysical wonders never cease to amaze us, reminding us of our infinitesimal place in the vastness of the universe. Take a moment to ponder the significance of these celestial marvels. The iconic image known as "Pale Blue Dot" captured by Voyager 1 serves as a humbling reminder of Earth's minuscule size amidst the cosmic expanse. It reminds us that we are merely inhabitants on this tiny speck floating through space. In 2012, Hubble Ultra Deep Field unveiled an awe-inspiring snapshot showcasing thousands of galaxies, each containing billions of stars. This breathtaking view allows us to glimpse into the depths of time and witness the birth and death cycles occurring across countless light-years. The historic 1919 solar eclipse provided evidence supporting Einstein's theory of general relativity, forever changing our understanding of gravity and its effects on light bending around massive objects. Orion's Belt, a prominent feature in our night sky, guides stargazers towards Orion Nebula - a stellar nursery where new stars are born from swirling clouds of gas and dust. Its ethereal beauty captivates observers with its vibrant colors and intricate details. The Pillars of Creation within Eagle Nebula stand tall as colossal columns sculpted by stellar winds and intense radiation. These towering structures serve as incubators for new star formation, reminding us that even in seemingly desolate regions lies immense potential for life to emerge. Nebula Sh 2-106 presents itself like an otherworldly painting when observed through HST imagery. Its mesmerizing mixtures of gases create stunning hues that ignite curiosity about what lies beyond our own galaxy. Gas pillars within Eagle Nebula offer glimpses into cosmic nurseries where young stars form amidst turbulent surroundings. These majestic formations showcase nature's ability to shape matter into extraordinary shapes over millions or billions of years. Once again referencing the pivotal 1919 solar eclipse.