Vortex Collection (page 5)

Illustration of two stars that have moved so close that each becomes tidally warped
This is an artists interpretation (inspired by an earlier Chesley Bonestell painting which appeared in Beyond The Solar System)

A glory is seen above a layer of stratocumulus clouds over the Pacific Ocean
June 21, 2012 - A layer of stratocumulus clouds over the Pacific Ocean served as the backdrop for this rainbow-like optical phenomenon known as a glory

Some galaxies have powerfully active cores that emit jets of energy

Artists concept of a face-on view of our galaxy, the Milky Way

Artists concept of Cygnus X-1, a luminous x-ray source in the constellation Cygnus
In 1964 a luminous x-ray source in the sky caught the attention of astronomers. This source contained the first black hole discovered

Two large stars dance around each other as one engulfs the other

Implosion of a Sun with visible solar system and planets

Fantasy: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Fantasy - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: We live in a fantasy world, a world of illusion, The great task in life is to find reality. ~ Iris Murdoch

Abstract conceptual image of a scene in space

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)

A stellar black hole emits streams of plasma from its event horizon

A nearby nebula forming deadly vortex
Artists concept of a nearby nebula forming deadly vortex which will destroy all neighboring solar systems

The vortex field of a black hole

A very old spiral galaxy

Guadalupe Island, off the coast of Mexicos Baja Peninsula
May 20, 2008 - Satellite view showing Guadalupe Island, which is off the coast of Mexicos Baja Peninsula. Turbulence, caused by the wind passing over the island

Dusty disks circling a star
This artists concept illustrates a solar system that is a much younger version of our own. Dusty disks, like the one shown here circling the star, are thought to be the breeding grounds of planets

Picture No. 10761758
Oak Creek and Cathedral Rock which is the most prominent natural landmark of the Red Rock Country around the town of Sedona and considered a strong vortex point Date:

Lee and Richards Kitchen type vortex lift glider. Kirkby Lonsdale, 1911-1912. Date: 1911

Water Spout C017 / 3445
A waterspout is an intense columnar vortex (usually appearing as a funnel-shaped cloud) that occurs over a body of water, connected to a cumuliform cloud

Space portal, artwork
Space portal. Computer artwork of a spaceship about to go through a space portal

Solar system formation, artwork
Solar system formation, computer artwork

Saturns north pole region, Cassini image. This north polar hexagon region of the gas giant planet Saturn is in sunlight as spring comes to the planets northern hemisphere

Bee flight, artwork
Bee flight, computer artwork. Bees flap their wings in much shorter arcs than other flying animals. They swing their wings back 90 degrees (as opposed to a more usual 145 to 165 degrees)

Volcanic steam ring C016 / 5835
Volcanic steam ring. Sun, steam and a steam ring after being blown from the Bocca Nuova vent of Mount Etna, a volcano on the Italian island of Sicily

Volcanic steam ring C016 / 5834
Volcanic steam ring. Sun, steam and a steam ring after being blown from the Bocca Nuova vent of Mount Etna, a volcano on the Italian island of Sicily

USA, Arizona, Sedona. Scenic Red Rock formations of Sedona, Arizona

The great Wallace shows An innovation in aerialism, the triple revolving trapeze of the sisters Vortex.... Circus poster showing the Vortex sisters performing their trapeze act. Date c1898

Waterspout and evening sky / Spitsbergen, Arctic

Brain in space heading towards a vortex, conceptual image. The front of the brain is on the left. The cerebrum (top left) is the largest and most developed part of the brain

Stellar formation
Star formation. Image 1 of 2. Artwork of a cloud of gas and dust coalescing during the formation of a star. Stars form when gas clouds contract under their own gravity

Black hole, conceptual computer artwork. Matter is spiralling into the black hole, dragged by immense gravitational forces. This will cause the material to give off high-energy X-rays

Delta wing aerodynamics. Vortices (right) seen streaming off a delta wing (left) during a water tunnel test. Air bubbles were used to visualise the flow pattern

Martian dust devils, artwork. Mars is a rocky desert world with no surface water. Wind erosion creates sandy deserts, and thermal heating creates localized vortices that can spin dust up into

Robotic bee

Alternative Earths, artwork
Alternative Earths. Computer artwork of different planet Earths that may exist in alternate universes

Cosmic wave, artwork
Cosmic wave, conceptual computer artwork. Spinning black hole dragging the fabric of space and time into its centre

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

Earth in a black hole, artwork
Black hole swallowing Earth, computer artwork. Black holes are regions of space in which the gravitational field is so strong that not even light can escape

Wormhole, artwork
Wormhole, 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

Wormhole event, artwork
Wormhole event, conceptual computer artwork. Planets and other space matter being sucked into a wormhole. Wormholes are a possible solution to Einsteins equations that describe the properties of

Parallel universes, artwork
Parallel universes, conceptual computer artwork

Von Karman vortices in clouds
Von Karmen vortices. Aqua satellite image of clouds showing a Von Karmen vortex street (braid- like area, centre) over Jan Mayen Island (at top of street). The wind is blowing from the top

Eye of the storm, conceptual image
Eye of the storm. Conceptual computer artwork of a hurricane

Clouds disrupted by islands, true-colour satellite image. North is at top. The islands (brown) of the Canary Islands (lower right) and Madeira (upper centre) are disrupting clouds (white)

Vapour spout. This type of weak localized vortex may occur over water near a lava flow that has reached the coast. Lava pouring into the sea boils the water, causing local cloud formation (top left)

Raining frogs, artwork
Raining frogs, computer artwork. This image depicts the meteorological phenomenon of raining animals. This rare phenomenon, which has been reported throughout history

Whirlpool, computer artwork

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"Enter the Vortex: A Timeless Journey through Art, Literature, and Beyond" Step back in time to the year 1914 as we delve into the captivating world of Blast magazine's first issue. This groundbreaking publication set off a creative explosion that would forever change the art scene. Marvel at the mesmerizing Vortex Sculpture by Alexander Calder, proudly displayed at the Phoenix Museum of Art in Arizona. Its swirling forms evoke a sense of movement and energy that draws you in like a whirlpool. Transport yourself to Sedona, Arizona under a moonlit sky. The ethereal glow casts an enchanting spell over this mystical landscape, where nature's vortexes are said to hold transformative powers. Experience the dramatic intensity of Ivor Novello and Frances Doble in "The Vortex, " a riveting play from 1928 that explores themes of passion and desire with gripping force. Discover how illusions can inspire us with their profound wisdom through an inspirational quote and motivational poster. These visual wonders have the power to transport our minds into new realms of possibility. Embark on an intergalactic adventure as you witness an artist's concept depicting an astronaut hurtling towards a black hole in outer space. Feel your heart race as you contemplate the vastness and mystery of our universe. Dive deep into scientific exploration with Bose-Einstein condensate simulations. These mind-bending experiments reveal astonishing properties within ultra-cold matter, pushing boundaries beyond what we thought possible. Gaze upon a composite image showcasing both Earth's moon and a radiant vortex dancing across its surface. Witness beauty intertwine with cosmic forces, reminding us of nature's infinite creativity. Feel your heart soar amidst boundless space as you encounter a breathtaking view to Bell Rock –a natural formation nestled among Sedona's red rocks– inviting contemplation and connection with something greater than ourselves. Ascend Tulip Stairs –an architectural marvel– where spiraling steps create an optical illusion that defies logic.