Astrophysical Collection (page 9)

Whirlpool Galaxy, 19th century
Whirlpool Galaxy. 19th-century astronomical observation of the Whirlpool Galaxy (M51a, NGC 5194) and its smaller companion galaxy (NGC 5195, M51b). North is at top

Andromeda Galaxy, 19th century
Andromeda Galaxy. 19th-century astronomical observation of the Andromeda Galaxy (M31, NGC 224). North is at left. At the time, such objects were still thought to be nebulae

Pleiades open star cluster, 19th century
Pleiades open star cluster. 19th-century astronomical observation of the Pleiades open star cluster (M45) and its associated nebulosity. North is at top

Ring Nebula, 19th century
Ring Nebula. 19th-century astronomical observation of the planetary nebula now called the Ring Nebula (M57, NGC 6720). North is at top

Orion Nebula, 19th century
Orion Nebula. 19th-century astronomical observation of the Orion Nebula (M42, NGC 1976). North is at top. This active region of star formation is visible to the naked eye

Dumbbell Nebula, 19th century
Dumbbell Nebula. 19th-century astronomical observation of the Dumbbell Nebula (M27, NGC 6853). North is at top. This planetary nebula consists of an expanding shell of material ejected from a star

S Monocerotis star, 19th century
S Monocerotis star. 19th-century astronomical observation of the stars Monocerotis (15 Monocerotis). North is at top. The star is at centre

Open star cluster M46, 19th century
Open star cluster M46. 19th-century astronomical observation of the open star cluster M46 (NGC 2437). North is at top. Also visible near centre as a nebulosity around one of the stars is

Centaurus A galaxy, HST image
Centaurus A galaxy. Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image of the active galaxy Centaurus A, which is thought to house a massive black hole

Spiral galaxy, HST image
Spiral galaxy. Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image of the barred spiral glaxay NGC 6384, with stars of our galaxy, the Milky Way in the foreground

Monkey Head Nebula, HST image C013 / 5760
Monkey Head Nebula. Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image of pillars of glowing gas and dark dust in the Monkey Head Nebula (NGC 2174)

Nebula and star cluster NGC 6604 C014 / 5043
Nebula and star cluster NGC 6604, optical and ultraviolet image. NGC 6604 is the bright grouping of stars at upper left. It is a young star cluster that is the densest part of a more widely scattered

Von Neumann probe at planet, artwork C015 / 0805
Von Neumann probe at planet. Artwork of a self-replicating spacecraft (upper left) exploring a distant alien world. This type of self-replicating spacecraft

W33A protostar accretion disc, artwork C015 / 0806
W33A protostar accretion disc. Artwork of the accretion disc (yellow-orange), the outer torus (cloudy, dusty ring), and polar outflow jets (blue)

Matterhorn and observatory. View past the observatory on the Gornergrat ridge towards the east face of the Matterhorn. The Matterhorn (German), Monte Cervino (Italian) or Mont Cervin (French)

Planetary dust ring changes, artwork C015 / 0803
Planetary dust ring changes. Artwork showing a post-dust stage in the formation of planets around the parent star of the TYC 8241 2652 system

Planetary dust ring changes, artwork C015 / 0804
Planetary dust ring changes. Artwork showing a dusty stage in the formation of planets around the parent star of the TYC 8241 2652 system

COSMOS region in Sextans, VISTA image C014 / 5041
COSMOS region in Sextans. Deep-field image obtained by the VISTA (Visible and Infrared Survey Telescope for Astronomy) telescope

Supernova and Earth, artwork C015 / 0802
Supernova and Earth. Artwork of a supernova (upper right) occurring relatively near Earth. This is the explosive death of a massive star as it collapses after running out of fuel

NGC 4889 galactic black hole, artwork C015 / 0801
NGC 4889 galactic black hole. Artwork of stars in an elliptical galaxy clustered around a supermassive black hole (upper right) of about 10 billion solar masses

T Cha system and dust ring, artwork C014 / 5045
T Cha system and dust ring. Artwork showing the dusty ring and disc (blue) surrounding the young star T Cha (bright object, upper left)

Solar Probe at the Sun, artwork
Solar Probe at the Sun. Artwork of the Solar Probe spacecraft at the Sun. This proposed NASA mission to study the Sun was an early version of what is now called Solar Probe Plus

Fomalhaut dust ring, ALMA image C014 / 5044
Fomalhaut dust ring, combined HST and ALMA image. The Fomalhaut star system and its planet and dust ring are around 25 light years from Earth in the constellation of Piscis Austrinus

Retrograde Hot Jupiter transit, artwork C015 / 0797
Retrograde Hot Jupiter transit. Artwork of a Jupiter-like gas giant planet transiting its parent star. This planet, which orbits very close to its star, is of a type known as a Hot Jupiter

Sunset on Gliese 667 Cc planet, artwork C014 / 5046
Sunset on Gliese 667 Cc planet. Artwork of sunset over an alien landscape on the super-Earth planet Gliese 667 Cc. The brightest star in the sky is the red dwarf Gliese 667 C (upper left)

Pulsar planetary disc, artwork
Pulsar planetary disc. Artwork of a planet (lower right) forming in the debris disc around a pulsar (centre). The pulsar is shown with polar jets of high-energy radiation and magnetic field lines

Monoceros R2 nebulae, infrared image C014 / 5039
Monoceros R2 nebulae, infrared image. This star formation region is an association of massive hot young stars illuminating a collection of reflection nebulae, embedded in a large molecular cloud

Globular star cluster M55, infrared image C014 / 5042
Globular star cluster M55 (NGC 6809), infrared image. These star clusters are dense spherical collections of stars; they can contain hundreds of thousands stars within a volume only a few hundred

HR 8799 planetary system, artwork C015 / 0794
HR 8799 planetary system. Diagram of the orbits (green) of three of the planets of the HR 8799 star. Discovered in 2008, these were the first extrasolar planets directly observed

Lagoon Nebula, optical image C014 / 5036
Lagoon Nebula, optical image. This is an emission nebula, a huge cloud of gas and dust that glows as the hydrogen it contains is ionised by radiation from the hot young stars that have formed within

Supernova, artwork C013 / 5641
Supernova, artwork. This explosive event is the result of a massive star exhausting the hydrogen and helium that fuel its nuclear fires

Spiral galaxy NGC 6744, optical image C014 / 5040
Spiral galaxy NGC 6744, optical image. This large spiral galaxy is similar to the Milky Way. It is located around 30 million light years from Earth, in the constellation of Pavo

Meathook Galaxy (NGC 2442) C014 / 5033
Meathook Galaxy (NGC 2442), optical and infrared image. This is a wide-field view, which shows a much broader view than would be obtained with the Hubble Space Telescope

Black hole, conceptual artwork C013 / 5637
Black hole, conceptual computer artwork. Black holes are regions in space where the pull of gravity exceeds the velocity of light

Quasar ULAS J1120+0641, artwork C015 / 0796
Quasar ULAS J1120+0641, artwork. The very hot extremely luminous quasar at centre of the image is very bright at ultraviolet wavelengths

Milky Way over Cerro Armazones C014 / 5030
Milky Way over Cerro Armazones

Extrasolar planetary probe, artwork C015 / 0791
Extrasolar planetary probe. Artwork of a spacecraft probe orbiting a dead extrasolar planet. In the future, deep space probes may be launched on interstellar missions to explore planets found around

Hercules A galactic jets, composite image. Combined radio and optical image of the galactic jets (pink) emerging from the centre of the Hercules A galaxy

Galaxy pair Arp 116, HST image
Galaxy pair Arp 116, Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image. Combined optical and infrared image of the two galaxies making up the Arp 116 galaxy pair

Spiral galaxy NGC 922, HST image
Spiral galaxy NGC 922, Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image. Combined optical and infrared image of the spiral galaxy NGC 922

Dwarf galaxy Leo IV, HST image
Dwarf galaxy Leo IV, Hubble Space Telescope (HST) optical image. This small, dim galaxy in visible light is a sparse scattering of stars that are virtually indistinguishable from the background

Planetary nebula NGC 5198, HST image
Planetary nebula NGC 5198, Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image. Combined optical and infrared image of the planetary nebula NGC 5198

Spiral galaxy NGC 1073, HST image
Spiral galaxy NGC 1073, Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image. Optical image of the barred spiral galaxy NGC 1073. Our own galaxy, the Milky Way, is thought to be a similar barred spiral

Alternate dimensions, conceptual artwork C013 / 5620
Alternate dimensions, conceptual artwork

Solar system, artwork C017 / 8043
Solar system. Computer artwork of the Solar System, showing the orbits (rings) of the planets, and their relative positions from the Sun (centre)

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

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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.