Astrophysics Collection (page 4)

Milky Way galaxy
Milky Way. Computer artwork of our galaxy, the Milky Way, seen from above. This image is based on measurements of the galaxys stars taken in infrared, radio and other wavelengths

Pulsar, artwork. This stellar object is a rapidly- rotating neutron star. Neutron stars have powerful magnetic fields (shown by the purple lines)

Parallel universe, conceptual computer artwork. Some physicists believe that there are an infinite number of parallel universes, created for each possible quantum mechanical outcome

Earth and Milky Way. Artwork of city lights seen on the night side of the Earth with the Milky Way galaxy in the background. Dark bands of dust obscure the view of the bright central region

Triangulum galaxy (M33), ultraviolet image. This spiral galaxy, also known as the Pinwheel galaxy, is a member of the Local Group of galaxies

Quantum universe

Big Bang and early galaxies. Galaxies forming in the early universe following the Big Bang, the initial expansion of all the matter in the universe from an infinitely compact state some 13.7 billion

Spiral galaxy M74, optical image. The galaxy is seen face-on from Earth, allowing the structure of its spiral arms to be studied

Lagoon nebula (M8). This is a huge cloud of gas and dust that glows as the hydrogen gas it contains is ionised by radiation from hot young stars within it

Venus transit, 8th June 2004, TRACE image
Transit of Venus. Ultraviolet TRACE image of Venus (black circle) crossing (transiting) the face of the Sun. This image was taken at 06:03 GMT on 8th June 2004. This was the first transit since 1882

Francois Arago
3787674 Francois Arago; (add.info.: Francois Arago - with depiction of aerolite (meteorite of silicate minerals) falling in daylight

William Herschel
3787675 William Herschel; (add.info.: William Herschel - pictured with comet of 1831. Portrait illustration on Liebig collectible card (French series title: Astronomes'/'Astronomers')

Giovanni Schiaparelli
3787678 Giovanni Schiaparelli; (add.info.: Giovanni Schiaparelli - pictured with lunar landscape at sunrise. Portrait illustration on Liebig collectible card (French series title)

Johannes Kepler
3787677 Johannes Kepler; (add.info.: Johannes Kepler - pictured with illustration of total solar eclipse. Portrait illustration on Liebig collectible card (French series title)

Isaac Newton
3787676 Isaac Newton; (add.info.: Isaac Newton - pictured with astronomer observing a lunar eclipse, early 18th century. Portrait illustration on Liebig collectible card (French series title)

Fragment of an iron meteorite. Iron meteorites (siderites) are remnants from the formation of the solar system that fall to Earth from space

Letter E: Spanish, eclipse, elephant, tartan. engraving in " Alphabet"
DUV4209773 Letter E: Spanish, eclipse, elephant, tartan. engraving in " Alphabet". Finish printing on 15 November 1875 by Charles Unsinger for Alphonse Lemerre, bookseller-publisher, Paris

Letter E: Spanish, eclipse, elephant, Scottish; F: Falconer, River, Pheasant, Fool. engraving in " Alphabet"
DUV4209769 Letter E: Spanish, eclipse, elephant, Scottish; F: Falconer, River, Pheasant, Fool. engraving in " Alphabet"

"Lenin a Razliv", painting by Arkady Alexandrovich Rylov, 1934
AIS5336633 " Lenin a Razliv", painting by Arkady Alexandrovich Rylov, 1934 by Rylov, Arkadij Aleksandrovic (1870-1939); State Russian Museum, St

Portrait of Tycho Brahe (1546-1601), astrologer
LSE4106378 Portrait of Tycho Brahe (1546-1601), astrologer. by Gheyn, Jacob II de (1565-1625) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Tycho Brahe (1546-1601)

Homage to six astronomers
7243369 Homage to six astronomers. by Mulder, Joseph (1658-c.1728); Private Collection; (add.info.: Six astronomers. A homage to astronomers throughout the ages)

Sphaera Mundi by Johannes de Sacro Bosco and Theoricae Novum Planetarium, published in Venice by Simon Bevilacqua
CH440500 Sphaera Mundi by Johannes de Sacro Bosco and Theoricae Novum Planetarium, published in Venice by Simon Bevilacqua, 1499 (leather & brass) by Italian School

Orbital Trajectories Presentation, Huntsville, Alabama, USA, June 28, 1958. Charles Lundquist (right) gives a presentation on orbital trajectories at the Army Ballestic Missile Agency to Hermann

De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium by Nicolaus Copernicus and
495373 De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium by Nicolaus Copernicus and De Libris Revolutionum Nicolai Copernici Narratio Prima by Georg Johan Rheticus, two works in one volume, Basel

An Astronomer stargazing, from Introductorium in astronomiam
XJF366827 An Astronomer stargazing, from Introductorium in astronomiam, published in Venice 1506 (woodcut) by Italian School

De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium by Nicolaus Copernicus and
physics, book, scientific, treatise, humanism, science, discovery, early renaissance, binding, solar system, space, heavenly bodies, humanist, northern renaissance, text, astrophysics, polish

William Huggins, 1910 (b / w photo)
XJF359059 William Huggins, 1910 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Huggins (1824-1910)

EyeUbiquitous_20121079
Northern Ireland, Armagh, The Observatory

astronomy, astrophysics, cluster, cosmic, cosmology, evolution, galactic, galaxy
astronomy, astrophysics, cluster, cosmic, cosmology, evolution, galact, 82047890

Full sky microwave maps, 1990. All-sky microwave images at 3 frequencies constructed from preliminary data from the DMR (Different Microwave Radiometers)

Gravitational lens in CL0024+1654 Artist: W Collet
Gravitational lens in CL0024+1654. A gravitational lens occurs when light from a very distant, bright source (such as a quasar) is bent around a massive object (such as a galaxy)

Gravitation lens G2237+0305. Einstein Cross quasar. A gravitational lens occurs when light from a very distant, bright source (such as a quasar) is bent around a massive object (such as a galaxy)

James Jeans, English mathematician and physicist. Jeans (1877-1946) held the chair of applied mathematics at Princeton University (1905-1909), lectured at both Oxford and Cambridge

The surface of an infernal planet, Venus. Temperatures as high as 500 C (900 K) have been measured. The thick atmosphere, which is about 90 times denser and more massive than Earth s

Widefield view of Orion Nebula and Horsehead Nebula
Widefield view of Orion Nebula (Messier 42), and Horsehead Nebula

Mosaic of the southern Milky Way from Vela to Centaurus
Mosaic of the southern Milky Way from Vela (right) to Centaurus (left) taking in Carina and Crux (center)

Panorama view of the center of the Milky Way
A panorama of the center of the Galaxy portion of the southern hemisphere Milky Way, from Crux at right to Aquila at left

Reflection nebula (NGC 2170) C017 / 3737
Reflection nebula (NGC 2170), optical image. This nebula lies around 2, 400 light years from Earth in the constellation Monoceros

Eagle Nebula (NGC 6611), optical image C017 / 3719
Eagle Nebula (NGC 6611), optical image. The Eagle Nebula 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

Time warp, conceptual artwork C016 / 6302
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

Portals to alternate universes, artwork
Portals to alternate universes, computer artwork

Sputnik 1 satellite, composite image
Sputnik 1. Composite image of Sputnik 1, the worlds first artificial satellite against a backdrop of the Moon above Earths horizon. The Sun and the Earth are reflected on the satellites surface

James Webb Space Telescope, artwork
James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), artwork. This is an infrared telescope that is scheduled to be launched in 2014. It will have a 6.5-metre-diameter mirror (yellow)

Big Bang origin of the Universe, artwork
Our Universe today and the Big Bang. The base of the funnel (lower right) represents the origin of the universe in the Big Bang

Albert Einstein, artwork
Albert Einstein. Cartoon of the Swiss-German physicist Albert Einstein (1879-1955) holding clocks, representing his theories on space-time

Super Wolf Moon 2019
Scenic view of the Super Blood Moon before the eclipse over the Chugach Mountains in Turnagain Pass, South-central Alaska; Alaska, United States of America

The Moon; Lake Of The Woods, Ontario, Canada

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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.