Astrophysics Collection (page 18)

Magnetar star, artwork C016 / 8872
Magnetar star. Computer artwork showing the magnetic field (lines) around a magnetar. Magnetar stars are a type of neutron star with an incredibly strong magnetic field

Carbon and silicate planets, artworks C015 / 0775
Carbon and silicate planets. Cutaway artworks of the internal structure of a carbon-based (top) and silicate-based (bottom) planet

Alien solar system, artwork
Alien solar system. Computer artwork showing the orbits (lines) of exosolar planets around a binary star system (centre)

Comet over trees, artwork C015 / 0777
Comet over trees, artwork. Comets are bodies of ice and dust that enter the inner solar system from the outer solar system

Mrk 231 galactic black hole, artwork C015 / 0792
Mrk 231 galactic black hole. Artwork of the environment around the supermassive black hole at the centre of the galaxy Markarian 231

Closed universe, artwork
Closed universe. Computer artwork showing the geometrical curvature of a closed universe. The galaxies are shown on a grid, which represents the overall geometry of the universe

Open universe, artwork
Open universe. Computer artwork showing the geometrical curvature of an open (hyperbolic) universe. The galaxies are shown on a grid, which represents the overall geometry of the universe

Hayabusa at asteroid Itokawa, artwork C015 / 0787
Hayabusa at asteroid Itokawa. Artwork of the Hayabusa spacecraft at asteroid 25143 Itokawa in 2005. This unmanned probe was launched by the Japanese space agency (JAXA) in 2003

Cosmic string lensing, artwork. Cosmic strings (red) are theoretical one-dimensional loops thought to have formed when regions of spacetime with different properties contacted each other during

William Coblentz, US physicist
William Coblentz (1873-1962), US physicist and astronomer. Coblentz is best known for his work in infrared spectroscopy. He accepted a job at the National Bureau of Standards in 1905

HD 131488 planetary collision, artwork C015 / 0785
HD 131488 planetary collision. Artwork of two large rocky bodies colliding in the inner planetary system of the HD 131488 star

Binary system 2M J044144, artwork C015 / 0774
Binary system 2M J044144, artwork. At left is the primary star, an approximately 20 Jupiter-mass brown dwarf. At right is its 5-10 Jupiter-mass companion (other companions are not shown)

Cloud cover climate change, artwork
Cloud cover climate change. Artwork showing climate change in the form of lowered temperatures due to increased cloud formation

Solar flares and Earth, artwork
Solar flares and Earth. Artwork showing a solar flare from the Sun (left) sending a stream of charged particles and radiation towards the Earth (right)

Kuiper Belt Object geysers, artwork
Kuiper Belt Object geysers. Artwork of erupting geysers on the surface of a Kuiper Belt Object. Overhead is a moon, with the Sun (yellow dot) in the far distance

Future Europa, artwork C015 / 0780
Future Europa, artwork. View from Europa (foreground) of Jupiter (centre) and the Sun (top) in the far distant future. The Sun has enlarged to become a red giant

Globular cluster from planet, artwork
Globular cluster from planet. Artwork of the core of a globular star cluster reflected in water on the surface of an alien planet

Planet destroyed by white dwarf, artwork C015 / 0781
Planet destroyed by white dwarf. Artwork of the white dwarf star GD 362 pulling apart a planet. The debris is being incorporated into Saturn-like rings

Comet and Sun, artwork C015 / 0776
Comet and Sun, artwork. Comets are bodies of ice and dust that enter the inner solar system from the outer solar system. As they approach the Sun, the heat boils the ice

Cataclysmic variable star system, artwork
Cataclysmic variable star system. Computer artwork showing atmospheric matter being drawn from one star (centre) by the powerful magnetic field of a white dwarf star at the centre of a neighbouring

BD+20 307 planetary collision, artwork C015 / 0773
BD+20 307 planetary collision. Artwork of planets colliding in orbit around the BD+20 307 binary system, located about 300 light years from Earth in the constellation of Aries

Astronomical research, artwork
Astronomical research. Artwork of a telescope at an astronomical observatory being used to observe stars and nebulae in the night sky. The Moon is at top left

Wormhole through hyperspace, artwork
Wormhole through hyperspace. Artwork of a wormhole connecting two points (black dots) through hyperspace. This hypothetical method of travel (white arrows)

William Coblentz, US physicist C015 / 3286
William Coblentz (1873-1962), US physicist and astronomer with a spectroscope in his laboratory. Coblentz is best known for his work in infrared spectroscopy

Vitamin D2, molecular model. The chemical formula for vitamin D2, also called ergocalciferol, is C28.H44.O. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (blue)

Funnel-shaped universe, artwork
Funnel-shaped universe. Computer artwork showing the geometrical curvature of a Picard horn (funnel-shaped) universe. The galaxies are shown on a grid

Earth-like extrasolar planet, artwork. This planet has oceans, and an atmosphere that can support clouds. In the distance at centre is its parent Sun-like star, and two inner planets

Planet destroyed by white dwarf, artwork C015 / 0782
Planet destroyed by white dwarf. Artwork of the white dwarf star GD 362 pulling apart a planet. The debris is being incorporated into Saturn-like rings

Alien landscape and planet, artwork C016 / 6352
Alien landscape and planet. Artwork of a watery landscape on an alien planet, with a similar Earth-like world reflected in the water. Such extrasolar planets are detected by a variety of methods

Alien landscape and planets, artwork C016 / 6344
Alien landscape and planets, artwork

Alien landscape and planets, artwork C016 / 6345
Alien landscape and planets. Artwork of the view from a moon of a gas giant extrasolar planet. Such planets are detected by a variety of methods

Asteroid Apophis and the Moon, artwork C016 / 6319
Asteroid Apophis and the Moon. Artwork of the near-Earth asteroid Apophis passing the Moon as it approaches the Earth. When discovered

Earths radiation belts, artwork
Earths radiation belts. Artwork of the Earth and its radiation belts protecting it from cosmic radiation and the solar wind. This protection is represented by a shield shape (blue)

Moonrise C016 / 6312
Moonrise. View through the Earths atmosphere of the Moon rising in the distance. The blue haze is Earths atmosphere, which fades out into space around 100 kilometres above the surface

Time warp, conceptual artwork C016 / 6303
Time warp. Conceptual artwork of a warped clock face on a background of stars and nebulae. This represents the warping of time at near-light speeds and in strong gravitational fields

Alien landscape and nebulae, artwork
Alien landscape and planet. Artwork of the view from a moon of a gas giant extrasolar planet (top right), with another moon at lower right. Such planets are detected by a variety of methods

Einstein Tower, solar observatory C016 / 6358
Einstein Tower. This tower is a solar observatory located in Albert Einstein Science Park, Potsdam, Germany. It was built from 1919 to 1921

Alien landscape and planet, artwork C016 / 6351
Alien landscape and moons. Artwork of the view from an alien planet, with a gas giant plant at top centre. Such extrasolar planets are detected by a variety of methods

Alien landscape and planet, artwork C016 / 6346
Alien landscape and planet. Artwork of the view from a moon of a gas giant extrasolar planet. Such planets are detected by a variety of methods

SOFIA telescope model C016 / 6359
SOFIA telescope model. SOFIA is the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy. It is a 2.5-metre infrared telescope that is flown in its 747SP aircraft to the stratosphere

Alien landscape and planet, artwork C016 / 6343
Alien landscape and planet. Artwork of the view from a moon of an ringed gas giant extrasolar planet. Such planets are detected by a variety of methods

Alien landscape and planet, artwork C016 / 6347
Alien landscape and planet. Artwork of the view from a moon of a gas giant extrasolar planet. Such planets are detected by a variety of methods

Comet ISON, April 2013 C015 / 9817
Comet ISON (C/2012 S1), as observed on 10 April 2013 by the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). This comet was discovered on 21 September 2012 by the International Scientific Optical Network (ISON)

Europas ocean, artwork
Europas ocean. Artwork based on astronomical research studying the frozen surface of Europa, one of the four largest moons of Jupiter

Comet ISON, April 2013 C015 / 9816
Comet ISON (C/2012 S1), as observed on 10 April 2013 by the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). This comet was discovered on 21 September 2012 by the International Scientific Optical Network (ISON)

Comet ISON, April 2013 C018 / 0743
Comet ISON (C/2012 S1), as observed on 30th April 2013 by the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). This comet was discovered on 21 September 2012 by the International Scientific Optical Network (ISON)

Comet ISON, October 2013 C018 / 0742
Comet ISON (C/2012 S1), as observed on 9th October 2013 by the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). This comet was discovered on 21 September 2012 by the International Scientific Optical Network (ISON)

Black hole, artwork C017 / 7667
Black hole, computer artwork. Black holes are formed when matter collapses to densities where gravity prevents light escaping

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Astrophysics, the captivating realm where science and wonder intertwine, unveils the secrets of our vast universe. From the iconic "Pale Blue Dot" image captured by Voyager 1 to the mesmerizing Hubble Ultra Deep Field 2012 photograph, astrophysics continues to expand our cosmic understanding. In 1919, during a solar eclipse, Sir Arthur Eddington's groundbreaking experiment confirmed Einstein's theory of general relativity. This pivotal moment paved the way for further astronomical breakthroughs. Gazing at Orion's Belt in awe, we are reminded of its celestial beauty and significance within our night sky. The Hubble Ultra Deep Field galaxies capture our imagination as they reveal countless distant galaxies scattered across space-time. The MAP microwave background survey provided us with an unprecedented glimpse into the early universe, uncovering ancient patterns imprinted on cosmic radiation. Meanwhile, the ethereal glow of the Orion Nebula showcases stellar birth in all its splendor. Amongst these wonders lies one of nature's most breathtaking creations: The Pillars of Creation. These colossal gas and dust structures within M16 remind us that even amidst chaos, beauty emerges. Delving deeper into nebulae like Sh 2-106 through stunning images from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope leaves us awestruck by their intricate formations and vibrant colors. Witnessing gas pillars in the Eagle Nebula evokes a sense of both fragility and resilience found throughout space. Revisiting history once more brings us back to that transformative moment during a solar eclipse in 1919 when scientific theories were validated against nature itself. It was then that humanity took another step towards unraveling universal mysteries. Lastly, we encounter the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB), an echo from nearly fourteen billion years ago when light first permeated our expanding cosmos after the Big Bang. This faint radiation holds vital clues about our origins and paints a vivid picture of how everything began.