Astrophysics Collection (page 21)

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

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
converted PNM file

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

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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.