Dwarf Stars Collection (page 2)

An artists depiction of a blue dwarf star. Blue Dwarf stars are the hypothetical stage between a red dwarf and a white dwarf

Full Sun showing coronal mass ejection
June 7, 2011 - An M-2 flare occurred on the Sun which released a very large coronal mass ejection (CME). At this wavelength, very little of the ejected material is visible

A gas giant planet orbiting a red dwarf star
This is an artists concept of a gas giant planet orbiting the cool, red dwarf star Gliese 876, located 15 light-years away in the autumn constellation Aquarius. The planet was discovered in 1998

Kepler-16b orbits a pair of stars in this retro space poster
Kepler-16b orbits a pair of stars. Depicted here as a terrestrial planet, Kepler-16b might also be a gas giant like Saturn

An intensity M8. 7 solar flare on the Suns surface
January 23, 2012 - An intensity M8.7 solar flare on the Suns surface. A stream of solar material is seen flowing off into space above the hot spot, likely solar protons and a coronal mass ejection

Two solar prominences erupt from the Sun
January 28, 2011 - Two solar prominences erupt from the Sun

Bright sun shining in the universe with starry background

View from the surface of rocky exoplanet Gliese 581e

Spring eclipse as viewed from the Solar Dynamics Observatory. Unlike the crisp shadow one sees on the sun during a lunar eclipse, Earths shadow has a variegated edge due to its atmosphere

Partial eclipse of the Sun
Full moon passing in front of the Sun creating a partial eclipse

Illustration of the sun with visible dark sunspots on the surface, prominences and some solar wind blowing off at the right. Mercury is the white dot, in scale, to the right

The turbulent surface of our Sun, showing prominences, sunspots and other features

A M-2 solar flare with coronal mass ejection
June 7, 2011 - The Sun unleashes an M-2 (medium-sized) solar flare with a spectacular coronal mass ejection. The large cloud of particles mushroomed up

A simplified Herzprung-Russell Diagram showing how stars are classified

A protoplanetary disk around a pair of red dwarf stars
A 25-million-year-old protoplanetary disk around a pair of red dwarf stars 350 light-years away. Gravitational stirring by the binary star system (shown in this artists conception)

A gas-giant exoplanet transiting across the face of its star
Scientists have reported the first conclusive discovery of water vapor in the atmosphere of an exoplanet, or a planet beyond our solar system

Solar activity on the Sun
February 17, 2011 - Solar activity on the Sun. An X-class solar flare erupts from the suns active region. X-flares are the strongest type of solar flare

The sun compared to four typical small stars
The Sun compared to four typical small stars

A brown dwarf star as seen from a large moon orbiting the failed star
Illustration of a brown dwarf star as seen from a large moon orbiting the failed star

Magnetic field lines on the Sun
February 17, 2011 - Magnetic field lines on the Sun

The accretion disk around the binary star system WZ Sge
An artists concept of the accretion disk around the binary star system WZ Sge using data from Kitt Peak National Observatory and the Spitzer Space Telescope

A hypothetical planet orbiting a red dwarf star. The planet is frozen because red dwarfs are small, cool stars

A white dwarf star surrounded by a disintegrating asteroid
This artists concept illustrates a dead star, or white dwarf, surrounded by the bits and pieces of a disintegrating asteroid

A gas giant planet orbiting a red dwarf
This artists concept of a gas giant planet orbiting a red dwarf K star shows a planet has not been directly imaged, but its presence was detected in 2003 microlensing observations of a field star in

The extrasolar planet HD 209458 b passing in front of its star

H-alpha Sun prominence

The hottest known planet in the Milky Way, called WASP-12b, is so close to its sunlike
The hottest known planet in the Milky Way galaxy may also be its shortest-lived world. The doomed planet is being eaten by its parent star

Space Shuttle Atlantis is seen in silhouette against the Sun
May 12, 2009 - Space Shuttle Atlantis is seen in silhouette in the lower right of this solar transit. This image was taken from Florida using a telescope with a sun filter

Yellow Sun with solar prominences

A view across a hypothetical barren alien planet towards a brown dwarf in the sky
View from a small, barren hypothetical planet orbiting obliquely to the plane of massive dust rings surrounding a brown dwarf of about 60 Jupiter masses

H-alpha Sun in orange with active area

Artists concept illustrating Kepler-16b, the first directly detected circumbinary planet, which is a planet that orbits two stars

Artists concept of an exoplanet known as UCF-1. 01, orbiting a star called GJ 436
Artists concept of an exoplanet known as UCF-1.01, orbiting a star called GJ 436, which is located a mere 33 light-years away

A dark rift in the suns atmosphere known as a coronal hole
An ultraviolet image of a dark rift in the suns atmosphere, known as a coronal hole. This is a vast region where the sunas magnetic field has opened up and allowed the solar wind to escape

Magellanic dwarf irregular galaxy NGC 4449 in the constellation Canes Venatici

Coronal holes on the Sun
January 20, 2013 - Image of the Sun in extreme ultraviolet light captures a heart-shaped dark coronal hole. Coronal holes are areas of the Suns surface that are the source of open magnetic field

Zeta Piscium is a binary star system consisting of a red giant and a white dwarf. The latter is drawing in material from its companion

A brown dwarf surrounded by a swirling disk of planet-building dust
This artists concept shows a brown dwarf surrounded by a swirling disk of planet-building dust. The Spitzer Space Telescope spotted such a disk around a surprisingly low-mass brown dwarf

An artists concept of the STEREO spacecraft surrounding the sun

A comparison of several different solar systems

Red dwarf Sun floating through space

A view across a hypothetical primitive alien planet towards a brown dwarf in the sky. This brown dwarf is host to a disk composed primarily of asteroids and boulders

Jets of material shooting out from the neutron star in a binary system
This artist concept illustrates jets of material shooting out from the neutron star in the binary system 4U 0614+091. Astronomers using the Spitzer Space Telescope found these remarkable jets

A compact object, or a black hole, is seen ripping off gas from its sun-like companion that has filled its Roche Lobe. Gas from the star (called the donor)

Artists concept of the Kepler-16 system, showing the binary star being orbited by Kepler-16b. Kepler-16 orbits a slowly rotating K-dwarf that is very active with numerous star spots

A massive X-class solar flare erupts on the Sun
February 15, 2011 - Active region 1158 let loose with an X2.2 flare, the largest flare since 2006, and the biggest flare so far in Solar Cycle 24

A young, hypothetical planet around a cool star
This artists conception shows a young, hypothetical planet around a cool star. A soupy mix of potentially life-forming chemicals can be seen pooling around the base of the jagged rocks

The Sun in Hydrogen Alpha

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"Dwarf Stars: Unveiling the Secrets of Celestial Marvels" In a vast cosmic tapestry, dwarf stars emerge as captivating celestial entities. A diagram showcasing their spectral class and luminosity reveals their unique characteristics. These diminutive powerhouses, like the Sun, radiate immense energy that shapes our universe. An artist's concept unveils the mesmerizing Kepler-11 planetary system, orbiting around one such dwarf star. Its rocky and watery terrain on extrasolar planet Gliese 581 c sparks curiosity about potential life beyond our solar system. Solar activity on the Sun captivates with its ever-changing dance of magnetic fields and plasma eruptions. Occasionally, gigantic UFO-like objects venting plasma from our fiery star leave us in awe of the mysteries yet to be unraveled. Upsilon, another sun-like star nestled within a habitable zone, offers hope for extraterrestrial life as we explore distant realms. The view from a hypothetical terrestrial planet and moon orbiting this distant sun paints an enchanting picture of possibilities awaiting discovery. Solar flares unleash bursts of intense radiation into space, reminding us of nature's raw power. Yet amidst these explosive events lies beauty unparalleled—a testament to the intricate workings of celestial bodies. The Sun itself remains at the center stage—an eternal source of light and warmth—nurturing life on Earth while revealing its enigmatic secrets through constant solar activity. A debris disk encircling an unusual class of interacting binary stars showcases how even in chaos lies order—a reminder that harmony can arise from seemingly chaotic systems. As we delve deeper into understanding dwarf stars' intricacies through scientific exploration and observation, humanity embarks on an extraordinary journey towards unraveling the cosmos' most profound mysteries—the key to unlocking our place among countless twinkling lights scattered across infinite horizons.