Astrophysical Collection (page 11)

Solar system formation, artwork C013 / 8989
Solar system formation. Computer artwork of a protoplanet inside the primordial nebula surrounding the Sun (centre). All the solar systems components originated from this disc of gas and dust

Solar system formation, artwork C013 / 8988
Solar system formation. Computer artwork of rocky asteroids and protoplanets around the primordial nebula surrounding the Sun (centre)

Finding water on the moon, artwork C013 / 8985
Finding water on the moon. Cartoon of an astronaut using a divining rod to find water from an encounter with an icy comet that has collected in the perpetual shade of a deep crater on the surface of

Black hole, conceptual artwork C013 / 8978
Black hole, conceptual computer artwork. Black holes are regions in space where the pull of gravity exceeds the velocity of light

Black hole, conceptual artwork C013 / 8977
Black hole, conceptual computer artwork. Black holes are regions in space where the pull of gravity exceeds the velocity of light

Kepler Mission space telescope, artwork C013 / 8967
Kepler Mission space telescope. Computer artwork of NASAs Kepler telescope in space. The Kepler Mission is designed to discover Earth-like planets orbiting other stars

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

Comet Lovejoy from the ISS C013 / 5146
Comet Lovejoy above the Earths limb, as seen from the International Space Station (ISS). Comets are icy bodies from the outer solar system that boil and form a bright tail of gas

Keplers cosmological model, artwork
Keplers cosmological model. Historical artwork by the German astronomer and mathematician Johannes Kepler (1571-1630) that demonstrates the relative distances of the planets from the sun in

The Earths seasons. This diagram shows the axial tilt of the Earth causing the seasons as the Earth orbits the Sun (centre)

Spaceship leaving a wormhole, computer artwork. Wormholes are hypothetical tube-like structures in space-time that are thought to link universes, or areas of the same universe, providing a short cut

SPHERES miniature satellites. Researchers holding miniature satellites known as the Synchronised Position Hold Engage Re-orient Experimental Satellites (SPHERES)

Astronaut on Mars facing a dust storm, computer artwork. Dust storms, which are similar to small tornadoes, are a frequent occurrence on Mars. Global dust storms sometimes enshroud the entire planet

Alien patterns on a neutron star, artwork
Alien patterns on a neutron star. Artwork of a neutron star with patterns on its surface. Neutron stars are the super-dense remains of a massive star that has collapsed under its own gravity

Kew Observatory. Kew Observatory was built by Sir William Chambers for King George III to watch the transit of Venus (when Venus crosses the Suns face as seen from Earth) in 1769

Astronomical sextant. Historical artwork of Johannes Hevelius (1611-1687) and his wife Elisabetha (1647-1693) observing with a sextant designed by Johannes in about 1658

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

Planetary formation, computer artwork
Planetary formation. Computer artwork of numerous small rocky bodies (planetessimals) accreting to form a planet in the early Solar System

Gravity Probe B satellite, artwork
Gravity Probe B satellite, computer artwork. The Earth (background) is shown warping a grid of space-time. The Gravity Probe B satellite is an experiment that was conducted by NASA

Luna 16 spacecraft. Luna 16, also known as Lunnik 16, was the first unmanned space mission that sent out a robotic probe to land on the Moon and collect a sample from it

Outer solar system formation. Artwork showing the formation of the unusual orbits of bodies in the outer solar system. The inset shows three stages in the formation of the solar system

Early solar system. Artwork showing the collision of rocky bodies (planetesimals) in the early solar system. Our solar system is thought to have formed around 4.5 billion years ago

Effelsberg radio telescope, Germany
Effelsberg radio telescope. Inaugurated in 1972, this 100-metre radio telescope is one of the worlds largest fully steerable radio telescopes. It operates at wavelengths from about 7mm to 90cm

Sun with sunspots over four days, from 2nd to 5th April 2006. Sunspots are dark regions on the surface of the Sun. They are seen moving from left to right due to the rotation of the Sun

Flame nebula (NGC 2024)
Flame nebula, optical image. The flame shape is caused by a dark nebula. This cloud of dust and gas obscures the light from the emission nebula that lies behind

Pluto as seen from its moon Charon, artwork. Pluto is the smallest of the nine planets in the solar system, with a diameter of 2300 kilometres. Charons diameter is about half that

Total solar eclipse, outer corona
Total solar eclipse. Outer corona of the Sun, seen during a total solar eclipse. The corona is shaped by the Suns magnetic field, with the magnetic poles seen at upper right and lower left

Emission nebula, artwork
Emission nebula. Computer artwork of an emission nebula. Nebulae are huge clouds of interstellar gas and dust. Emission nebulae are starbirth regions that glow red due to the ionisation of

Large sunspot group
Sunspots. SOHO image of an enormous sunspot group (dark, upper centre) on the surface of the Sun. Sunspots are relatively cool areas on the Suns surface associated with strong magnetic fields

Sunrise from space, computer artwork
Sunrise from space. Computer artwork of the Sun (upper centre), rising over the Earths limb. The Sun is the star at the centre of the Solar System

Deneb and emission nebulae. Deneb (Alpha Cygni, lower left) is a blue giant, and one of the most powerful stars known. It is the 19th brightest star in the night sky despite its huge distance

Pluto, Charon and new moons, 2006
New moons of Pluto. Hubble Space Telescope (HST) images of Pluto (centre) and its large moon Charon (below and right of Pluto), and two newly discovered moons

Quaoar in the Kuiper belt
Quaoar in the Kuiper Belt, artwork. Discovered in 2002 and with a diameter about half that of Pluto, Quaoar is one of the largest objects yet found in the Kuiper Belt

IC 423 and IC 426 reflection nebulae, optical image. IC 423 is at lower right; IC 426 at upper left. These nebulae are reflection nebulae in the constellation Orion

Cave nebula (SH2-155), optical image. This nebula is an emission nebula, known as the Cave nebula because of the dark regions on the northern edge

Sun reflected in a solar panel. Also known as photovoltaic systems, solar panels are a means of converting the suns rays into direct electrical current

Solar flare threatening Earth. Computer artwork of the Earth being threatened by solar flares from the Sun. A solar flare is an explosion in the Suns atmosphere that causes a large increase in levels

Sedna. Computer artwork of the surface of Sedna, one of the largest objects in the Kuiper Belt of the outer solar system. It is a candidate for a tenth planet because it has a relatively stable

Sun internal structure, computer artwork. The central region of the Sun is the core (yellow/white), where hydrogen nuclei are fused together to form helium

Emission nebula NGC 2174. North is at top. The nebula is also called the Monkey nebula. It is a cloud of gas and dust that emits light as the hydrogen gas it contains is ionised by radiation from hot

Comet Holmes in Perseus, November 2007
Comet Holmes (17P/Holmes) in the constellation of Perseus, optical image. The comet is the green dot just above centre left. This image was obtained on 1 November 2007

Galaxy formation. Image 1 of 3. Supercomputer simulation modelling the growth of galaxies. This image shows the expansion of primordial gas 0.3 billion years after the start of the simulation

Emission nebulae IC 1848 and IC 1805
Emission nebulae IC 1805 and IC 1848. North is at top. These nebulae are also known as the Heart and Soul nebulae. The Soul nebula (IC 1848) is at lower left

California nebula (NGC 1499). North is at top. This is a huge cloud of gas that glows as the hydrogen it contains is ionised by radiation from the hot star Menkib (Xi Persei, centre right)

Kuiper Belt objects
Kuiper Belt. Artwork of icy bodies in the Kuiper Belt of the Solar System. This region, which extends from the orbit of Neptune at 30 AU (30 times the Earth-Sun distance) to 50 AU

Comet nucleus, computer artwork
Comet nucleus. Computer artwork of the nucleus (centre) of a comet, surrounded by gas and dust that has erupted or boiled from its surface

The rings of Saturn, artwork
The rings of Saturn. Artwork of the view from inside one of the rings of Saturn. The presence of rings around Saturn was first inferred by the astronomer Huygens in 1659

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Astrophysical wonders never cease to amaze us, reminding us of our infinitesimal place in the vastness of the universe. Take a moment to ponder the significance of these celestial marvels. The iconic image known as "Pale Blue Dot" captured by Voyager 1 serves as a humbling reminder of Earth's minuscule size amidst the cosmic expanse. It reminds us that we are merely inhabitants on this tiny speck floating through space. In 2012, Hubble Ultra Deep Field unveiled an awe-inspiring snapshot showcasing thousands of galaxies, each containing billions of stars. This breathtaking view allows us to glimpse into the depths of time and witness the birth and death cycles occurring across countless light-years. The historic 1919 solar eclipse provided evidence supporting Einstein's theory of general relativity, forever changing our understanding of gravity and its effects on light bending around massive objects. Orion's Belt, a prominent feature in our night sky, guides stargazers towards Orion Nebula - a stellar nursery where new stars are born from swirling clouds of gas and dust. Its ethereal beauty captivates observers with its vibrant colors and intricate details. The Pillars of Creation within Eagle Nebula stand tall as colossal columns sculpted by stellar winds and intense radiation. These towering structures serve as incubators for new star formation, reminding us that even in seemingly desolate regions lies immense potential for life to emerge. Nebula Sh 2-106 presents itself like an otherworldly painting when observed through HST imagery. Its mesmerizing mixtures of gases create stunning hues that ignite curiosity about what lies beyond our own galaxy. Gas pillars within Eagle Nebula offer glimpses into cosmic nurseries where young stars form amidst turbulent surroundings. These majestic formations showcase nature's ability to shape matter into extraordinary shapes over millions or billions of years. Once again referencing the pivotal 1919 solar eclipse.