Sun Like Collection

Artists concept illustrating the two Saturn-sized planets discovered by the Kepler
This artistas concept illustrates the two Saturn-sized planets discovered by the Kepler mission. The star system is oriented edge-on, as seen by Kepler, such that both planets cross in front

Kepler-22b, artwork C013 / 9945
Kepler-22b. Computer artwork of the extrasolar planet Kepler-22b. Kepler-22b is about 2.5 times the size of Earth and orbits the G-type star Kepler-22 around 600 light years from Earth

Comparing planetary systems, artwork
Comparing planetary systems. Artwork comparing the sizes of the 55 Cancri (a Sun-like system, left) and the Cha 110913-773444 (upper right) planetary systems

Artists concept of the Kepler-11 planetary system
Kepler 11 has been discovered to host a solar system of at least six planets with comparable sizes to the Earth. This high number makes the solar system unique among the ones discovered so far

The sun seen from a molten earth 3 billion years from now
Billions of years from now, the Sun will expand into a red giant star, baking our planet in the process

A hypothetical view across a rocky and watery terrain on extrasolar planet Gliese 581 c
Hypothetical view from the surface of Gliese 581 c, its red dwarf host hangs low in the sky over a rocky and watery terrain

Upsilon is another sun like our own with a planet that lies within the habitable zone. Discoveries like these lead scientist to push their limits

A comet passing the Earth on its return journey from around the Sun

A giant planet orbiting the sun-like star 79 Ceti
This is an artists concept of a giant planet recently discovered orbiting the sun-like star 79 Ceti, located 117 light-years away in the constellation Cetus the sea monster

Artists concept of 51 Pegasi
51 Pegasi is a sun quite like our own with a group of bold planets that bask closely within its suns rays

Artists concept of Kepler 444. It is currently the oldest known planetary system in our galaxy. All five planets are smaller than Earth

Flying life forms grace the crimson skies of the earth-like extrasolar planet Gliese
Flying life forms grace the crimson skies of the potentially earth-like extrasolar planet Gliese 581 c. The red dwarf star Gliese 581 rests on the horizon, presiding over a liquid water sea

Artists concept of an Earth-sized planet passing in front of a sun-like star to show how part of the light from the star is blocked

Artists concept of a binary star system
This binary star system is known to harbor a few select planets; watching curiously from afar at their bright parent suns

View from Neptune if our Sun were replaced by VY Canis Majoris

Possible structures surrounding the star KIC 8462852
An artists illustration of the possible structures surrounding the star KIC 8462852. The Kepler observatory has discovered massive objects in orbit around the star

Artists concept of a Hot Jupiter orbiting a star named 51 Pegasi
In 1995 astronomers discovered a Hot Jupiter orbiting a star named 51 Pegasi, in the constellation of Pegasus. This planet was named Bellerophon. It orbits the star in just a few days

Artists concept of a massive planet in very close orbit around its star
An artists depiction of a massive planet in very close orbit around its star

A Jupiter-like planet soaking up the scorching rays of its nearby sun
This artists concept shows a Jupiter-like planet soaking up the scorching rays of its nearby sun. The Spitzer Space Telescope used its heat-seeking infrared eyes to figure out that a gas-giant planet

Artists concept of a Hot Jupiter extrasolar planet orbiting a sun-like star. The intense heat from the star blows off the planets atmosphere into space

A possible newfound planet spins through a clearing in a nearby stars dusty, planet-forming
In this artists conception, a possible newfound planet spins through a clearing in a nearby stars dusty, planet-forming disc

Artists concept of a distant hypothetical solar system
This artists concept depicts a distant hypothetical solar system, similar in age to our own. Looking inward from the systems outer fringes, a ring of dusty debris can be seen, and within it

Artists concept of Teide 1 from the surface of a hypothetical Mars-like planet
Artists concept of how Teide 1 might appear from the surface of a hypothetical Mars-like planet. In this image a hypothetical young planet orbits Teide 1 from a distance of about four million miles

View from the surface of Earth-like exoplanet Gliese 581c

View from Saturn if our Sun were replaced by VY Canis Majoris

Artists concept of a planet passing in front of a Sun-like star it orbits
An artists depiction of a planet passing in front of the star it orbits from a distant perspective. The event is known as a transit

View from the surface of rocky exoplanet Gliese 581e

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

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

View from Uranus if our Sun were replaced by VY Canis Majoris

Illustration of a bright star called Epsilon Aurigae
Astronomers using the Spitzer Space telescope have found a likely solution to a centuries-old riddle of the night sky. Every 27 years

A comet passing the Earth on its journey around the Sun

Alien sunrise on a distant alien world

Mankinds ability to harness atomic power and the atom

A gas-giant planet orbiting very close to its parent star
An artists conception shows a gas-giant planet orbiting very close to its parent star, creating searingly hot conditions on the planets surface

A scene on a moon of Upsilon Andromeda b, a recently discovered extrasolar planet. It is a super-Jupiter that orbits very close to its star

A comparison of several different solar systems

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)

View from Pluto if our Sun were replaced by VY Canis Majoris

Kepler 10b is the first extrasolar planet discovered that is known to be solid. It orbits so close to its star that its red-hot

This planet is home to the capital of Asellus Secundus. Giant cities light the planet on the night side

Kepler-20f, artwork C013 / 9947
Kepler-20f. Computer artwork of the extrasolar planet Kepler-20f, which orbits the class G8 star Kepler-20 (not shown), around 950 light years from Earth

Kepler-20e, artwork C013 / 9946
Kepler-20e. Computer artwork of the extrasolar planet Kepler-20e orbiting its class G8 star Kepler-20 (left), around 950 light years from Earth

Binary star system, artwork C013 / 8959
Binary star system. Computer artwork of a view across the outer atmosphere of an alien planet towards two stars that form part of a binary, or double, star system

Binary star system, artwork C013 / 8958
Binary star system. Computer artwork of a view across the outer atmosphere of an alien planet towards two stars that form part of a binary, or double, star system

Eta Cassiopeiae planet. Computer artwork of a hypothetical planet orbiting the Sun-like star Eta Cassiopeiae A (out of frame to the left)

Alien planet and its moon, artwork
Alien planet and its moon. Computer artwork of an alien (extrasolar) planet and its moon orbiting a Sun-like star

Binary star system, artwork

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"Exploring the Vastness of the Universe: Sun-Like Planets and Beyond" Artists have imagined two Saturn-sized planets discovered by Kepler, giving us a glimpse into distant planetary systems. (Artwork C013 / 9945) Comparing different planetary systems through stunning artwork, unveiling the diversity of our universe. Step into the mesmerizing Kepler-11 planetary system with this artist's concept, showcasing its unique celestial bodies. Journey to extrasolar planet Gliese 581 c and immerse yourself in a hypothetical view across its rocky and watery terrain. Upsilon, another sun-like star similar to our own, harbors a planet within its habitable zone - could it hold extraterrestrial life? Witness an awe-inspiring moment as a comet passes Earth on its return journey from around the mighty Sun. Behold a giant planet gracefully orbiting a sun-like star called 79 Ceti - an extraordinary sight in our vast cosmos. Dive into the imagination of artists with their captivating concept of 51 Pegasi, revealing yet another fascinating exoplanet system. Marvel at Kepler 444 through this artist's vision - unlocking secrets about ancient stars and their intriguing worlds. Take a glimpse into Earth's future as we witness the molten world from three billion years ahead while gazing at our familiar Sun. Let your imagination soar as flying life forms grace crimson skies on Gliese, an earth-like extrasolar planet beyond our reach.