Astrophysical Collection (page 3)

Kepler-10b exoplanet, artwork
January 10, 2011 WASHINGTON -- NASAs Kepler mission confirmed the discovery of its first rocky planet, named Kepler-10b. Measuring 1.4 times the size of Earth

Donatis Comet of 1858, artwork
Comet Donati, or Donatis Comet, formally designated C/1858 L1 and 1858 VI, was a comet named after the Italian astronomer Giovanni Battista Donati who first observed it on June 2, 1858

Spacewalk. Astronaut in a Manned Maneuvering Unit (MMU) spacewalking above the Earth. MMUs are nitrogen-propelled hand-controlled propulsion units used by Nasa on three space shuttle missions in

Kepler Mission rocket launch. Delta II 7925 rocket taking off to launch NASAs Kepler Mission. This mission is designed to discover Earth-like planets orbiting other stars

Overlapping galaxies, HST image
Overlapping galaxies. Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image of the overlapping galaxies known as 2MASX J00482185-2507365. The two objects are both spiral galaxies, with the outer rim of a small

Solar eclipse, 18th century artwork
Solar eclipse. 18th century diagram showing the principles behind solar eclipses. Figure I shows difference in appearance between total (B) and annular (A) eclipses

Stephans quintet. Optical image of Stephans quintet. This group of galaxies is 300 million light years from Earth in the constellation Pegasus

Pleiades star cluster, infrared image
Pleiades star cluster, Spitzer infrared image. These bright young stars (blue) are surrounded by interstellar gas and dust (red, orange and green)

Horsehead nebula, optical image. The horsehead shape is caused by dark nebula Barnard 33 (B 33). This cloud of dust and gas obscures the light from the emission nebula IC 434 that lies behind

Boomerang Nebula, Hubble Space Telescope image. This is a bipolar reflection nebula, where gas and dust surrounding a star are shining by reflected light

Sedna, Kuiper Belt Object
Sedna. Computer artwork 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 orbit

Pleiades star cluster (M45), Hubble Space Telescope image

Primordial quasar, artwork. Quasars are large galaxies with supermassive black holes at their centres. The gas and dust falling towards the black hole glows extremely brightly

Supernova remnant N132D, X-ray image
Supernova remnant N132D. Chandra X-ray Observatory (CXO) image of the supernova remnant N132D, an expanding shell of gas and dust from the explosion of a massive star

Pulsar, artwork. This stellar object is a rapidly- rotating neutron star. Neutron stars have powerful magnetic fields (shown by the purple lines)

Parallel universe, conceptual computer artwork. Some physicists believe that there are an infinite number of parallel universes, created for each possible quantum mechanical outcome

Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum Anya )
Organic potatoes (Solanum tuberosum Anya )

Triangulum galaxy (M33), ultraviolet image. This spiral galaxy, also known as the Pinwheel galaxy, is a member of the Local Group of galaxies

Quantum universe

Big Bang and early galaxies. Galaxies forming in the early universe following the Big Bang, the initial expansion of all the matter in the universe from an infinitely compact state some 13.7 billion

Spiral galaxy M74, optical image. The galaxy is seen face-on from Earth, allowing the structure of its spiral arms to be studied

Lagoon nebula (M8). This is a huge cloud of gas and dust that glows as the hydrogen gas it contains is ionised by radiation from hot young stars within it

The Einstein Tower - Observatory at Potsdam, Germany
The Einstein Tower - an astrophysical observatory in the Albert Einstein Science Park in Potsdam, Germany built by architect Erich Mendelsohn

Fragment of an iron meteorite. Iron meteorites (siderites) are remnants from the formation of the solar system that fall to Earth from space

Icy Exoplanet
Astronomers from Oxford University in the UK have observed this rocky exoplanet covered in an ocean od water with substantial prozen deposits of carbon dioxide. The planet orbits a cool red dwarf

Reflection nebula (NGC 2170) C017 / 3737
Reflection nebula (NGC 2170), optical image. This nebula lies around 2, 400 light years from Earth in the constellation Monoceros

Eagle Nebula (NGC 6611), optical image C017 / 3719
Eagle Nebula (NGC 6611), optical image. The Eagle Nebula is an emission nebula, a huge cloud of gas and dust that glows as the hydrogen it contains is ionised by radiation from the hot young stars

Time warp, conceptual artwork C016 / 6302
Time warp. Conceptual artwork of a warped clock face on a background of stars and nebulae. This represents the warping of time at near-light speeds and in strong gravitational fields

Portals to alternate universes, artwork
Portals to alternate universes, computer artwork

Sputnik 1 satellite, composite image
Sputnik 1. Composite image of Sputnik 1, the worlds first artificial satellite against a backdrop of the Moon above Earths horizon. The Sun and the Earth are reflected on the satellites surface

James Webb Space Telescope, artwork
James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), artwork. This is an infrared telescope that is scheduled to be launched in 2014. It will have a 6.5-metre-diameter mirror (yellow)

Big Bang origin of the Universe, artwork
Our Universe today and the Big Bang. The base of the funnel (lower right) represents the origin of the universe in the Big Bang

Space hotel, artwork
Space hotel. Computer artwork of a satellite that could be put into orbit around the Earth as a space hotel

Albert Einstein, artwork
Albert Einstein. Cartoon of the Swiss-German physicist Albert Einstein (1879-1955) holding clocks, representing his theories on space-time

Haleakala Observatory buildings above the clouds at sunset, Maui, Hawaii, USA
Haleakala Observatory buildings above the clouds along the top of a silhouetted landscape at sunset; Maui, Hawaii, United States of America

Antennae colliding galaxies C017 / 3745
Antennae colliding galaxies, combined optical image. The Antennae (NGC 4038 and NGC 4039) are formed of two galaxies colliding due to mutual gravitational attraction

Solar System size comparison C017 / 7351
Solar System size comparison. Computer artwork of the Sun (top left) and the planets of the Solar System, showing them in size order

Oort cloud, artwork
Oort cloud. Artwork of the Oort cloud of comet nuclei thought to form a spherical halo around the solar system, with outer (spherical) and inner (toroidal) regions

Alien landscape and moons, artwork C016 / 6350
Alien landscape and moons. Artwork of the view from an alien planet, with two moons in the sky. Such extrasolar planets are detected by a variety of methods

1874 Transit of Venus chart, ingress 1 (exterior contact). This transit took place on 8-9 December 1874. Such transits (where Venus passes across the Sun as seen from the Earth) are rare

Solar system planets and Sun, artwork. The Sun is at right. The four rocky planets of the inner solar system are at upper right, from right: Mercury, Venus, Mars, and Earth

Whirlpool Galaxy, infrared HST image
Whirlpool Galaxy. Near-infrared Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image of the centre of the Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) showing its skeletal dust structure

Galaxy cluster Abell 2261, HST image
Galaxy cluster Abell 2261, Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image. Combined optical and infrared image of the galaxy cluster Abell 2261. Galaxy clusters are gravitationally bound groupings of galaxies

Tarantula Nebula, composite image
Tarantula Nebula (30 Doradus). Combined optical and infrared image of the large star-forming region known as the Tarantula Nebula

Water on Mars, artwork C013 / 8996
Water on Mars. Computer artwork of a liquid water lake on the surface of Mars, at least 3 billion years ago. The surface environment of ancient Mars was different to that of today

Solar System orbits, artwork C013 / 8987
Solar System orbits. Computer artwork of Earths solar system, showing the eight planets that orbit the Sun (yellow, centre)

ISS crossing the Moon C013 / 5150
ISS crossing the Moon, time-lapse image. The International Space Station (ISS; upper left, lower right, and crossing the Moon) is orbiting the Earth here at an altitude of around 390 kilometres

ISS and the Moon C013 / 5149
ISS and the Moon. The International Space Station (ISS, upper left) is orbiting the Earth here at an altitude of around 390 kilometres

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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.