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Protoplanetary Disc Collection

"Exploring the Mysteries of Protoplanetary Discs: Unveiling the Birthplaces of Planets" Step into a captivating journey through the wonders of protoplanetary discs

Background imageProtoplanetary Disc Collection: Solar system formation, artwork

Solar system formation, artwork
Solar system formation, computer artwork

Background imageProtoplanetary Disc Collection: Binary system 2M J044144, artwork C015 / 0774

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)

Background imageProtoplanetary Disc Collection: Planetary dust ring changes, artwork C015 / 0803

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

Background imageProtoplanetary Disc Collection: Planetary dust ring changes, artwork C015 / 0804

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

Background imageProtoplanetary Disc Collection: Planet formation, early solar system

Planet formation, early solar system
Planet formation in the early solar system, artwork. Early in the life of the solar system there was a large amount of debris orbiting in a disc around the newly-formed Sun

Background imageProtoplanetary Disc Collection: Hubble image of protoplanetary systems

Hubble image of protoplanetary systems
Protoplanetary discs. Five protoplanetary discs, also known as proplyds, discovered by the Hubble Space Telescope in the Orion Nebula (M42)

Background imageProtoplanetary Disc Collection: Wormhole entrance, artwork

Wormhole entrance, artwork
Wormhole entrance, conceptual computer artwork. Wormholes are a possible solution to Einsteins equations that describe the properties of space-time, the continuum of unified space and time

Background imageProtoplanetary Disc Collection: Planetary disc around a pulsar, artwork

Planetary disc around a pulsar, artwork
Planetary disc around a pulsar. Artwork of a disc of rocky debris (brown) surrounding a pulsar (centre). A pulsar, a rotating neutron star, is the collapsed

Background imageProtoplanetary Disc Collection: Protoplanetary disc disrupted by O-star

Protoplanetary disc disrupted by O-star. Artwork of the energetic solar wind from an O-star (upper right), a hot type of star

Background imageProtoplanetary Disc Collection: HD 98800 planetary system, artwork

HD 98800 planetary system, artwork. The artwork is based on observations made in infrared with the Spitzer Space Telescope (SST)

Background imageProtoplanetary Disc Collection: Rosette Nebula, infrared image

Rosette Nebula, infrared image. This area of the nebula (a large cloud of gas and dust) shows a cavity formed by the strong stellar winds of a hot type of star called O-stars


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"Exploring the Mysteries of Protoplanetary Discs: Unveiling the Birthplaces of Planets" Step into a captivating journey through the wonders of protoplanetary discs, where solar systems take shape and planets are born. In this mesmerizing artwork depicting binary system 2M J044144 (C015 / 0774), witness the intricate dance between two stars as they mold their own celestial realms. Marvel at the ever-changing planetary dust ring in another stunning artwork (C015 / 0803), as it shifts and transforms, offering glimpses into the dynamic nature of planet formation. And in yet another masterpiece (C015 / 0804), observe how this cosmic ballet continues, with swirling particles coalescing to create new worlds within our early solar system. Delve deeper into these enigmatic processes with awe-inspiring artworks that depict planetary formation unfolding before your eyes. Immerse yourself in an artist's rendition of starbirth regions, where stellar nurseries give birth to countless protoplanetary discs teeming with potential for life (artwork). Witness Hubble's extraordinary image capturing protoplanetary systems scattered across vast distances, unveiling a tapestry woven by countless celestial bodies on their path towards becoming fully-fledged planets. Venture further still through imagination's lens and discover wormhole entrances depicted in breathtaking artwork – gateways to uncharted territories beyond our comprehension. Marvel at a pulsar surrounded by its very own planetary disc, defying conventional wisdom and challenging our understanding of cosmic phenomena. These captivating glimpses into protoplanetary discs offer us profound insights into how our own Solar System came to be. They invite us to ponder the infinite possibilities that lie within these cosmic cradles – mysteries waiting patiently for humanity's insatiable curiosity to unravel them.