Binary Stars Collection

Alpha Centauri binary stars and planets. Artwork from above the surface of one of the moons of one of the planets in the Alpha Centauri binary star system

Southern Milky Way from Vela to Centaurus with Crux & Carina
The southern Milky Way from Vela (at right) to Centaurus (at left), with the False Cross at left, the true Southern Cross at right of centre, and Alpha and Beta Centauri at left

The bright star Rigel eclipsed by a moon of a hypothetical planet
Rigel is one of the two brightest stars in the constellation Orion. It is a blue-white giant star. We see it here eclipsed by a moon of a hypothetical planet

A Grey Alien from the Zeta Reticuli binary star system

The area around the head of Scorpius, including the bright star Antares at lower left of centre and the dark lanes leading to the star Rho Ophiuchi

Scorpius with parts of Lupus and Ara regions of the southern Milky Way
All of Scorpius, plus parts of Lupus and Ara regions of the southern Milky Way. Along the Milky Way are numerous nebulae, including the False Comet area, the Cats Paw area

A debris disk around an unusual class of interacting binary stars
This artist concept shows a debris disk that has been observed around an unusual class of interacting binary stars. The type of cataclysmic variable system being studied consists of a highly magnetic

The constellation of Virgo

Artists depiction of a binary star system with a close orbiting planet
An artists depiction of a binary star system with a close orbiting planet

Southern Milky Way with Eta Carinae, Crux and Alpha & Beta Centauri
Area of southern Milky Way containing Eta Carinae, Crux and Alpha & Beta Centauri

Messier 53, globular cluster in the Coma Berenices constellation
NGC 5921 Spiral Galaxy taken with clear red green blue filter set

The constellations of Corvus and Crater with nearby deep sky objects
The constellations of Corvus and Crater. The bright star Spica in Virgo is at left

A red giant star orbiting a black hole, which is drawing in matter from the star

Antares and Scorpius Head area with Rho Ophiuchi nebulosity field oriented equatorially

Our sun and the star Sirius compared to a red giant
Our Sun and the star Sirius compared to a red giant

Alpha and Beta Centauri in the southern constellation of Centaurus

An artists illustration of the Cygnus X-1 system. Cygnus X-1 is a so-called stellar-mass black hole, a class of black holes that comes from the collapse of a massive star

Exoplanet Discovery Technique Diagram
Diagram illustrating how extrasolar planets can be discovered by the dimming of a stars light as the planet passes in front of it

An artists depiction of the constellation Cancer. The constellation features the nearby star cluster known as the Beehive Cluster. Cancer is one of the twelve astrological signs of the Zodiac

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

Eclipsing Binary Diagram. Otherwise invisible planets can be discovered by observing the drop in illumination from their star as they pass in front of it

Artists concept showing the binary star system of Sirius A and Sirius B
This picture is an artists impression showing how the binary star system of Sirius A and its diminutive blue companion, Sirius B, might appear to an interstellar visitor

A faraway solar system where planets and asteroids circle around two suns
This artists illustration depicts a faraway solar system like our own, except for one big difference. Planets and asteroids circle around not one, but two suns

Widefield view of the southern constellations of Centaurus and Crux
Widefield view of Alpha and Beta Centauri stars in the southern constellation of Centaurus, along with the Southern Cross in the constellation Crux

The colorful region around Antares in Scorpius and blue Rho Ophiuchi in Ophiuchus
The colorful region around yellow Antares (bottom) in Scorpius and blue Rho Ophiuchi (top) in Ophiuchus. The nebulae are largely reflection nebulae

A planet and its moon resisting the relentless heat of the giant orange sun Pollux. Every sun has a violent cycle in which solar activity increases and the planets around it must face its wrath

Head of Scorpius with celestial deep sky objects

The Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex. The Rho Ophiuchi cloud is found rising above the plane of the Milky Way in the night sky, bordering the constellations Ophiuchus and Scorpius

Sirius & Canis Major rising in New Mexico
December 7, 2013 - Sirius and Canis Major coming up in the southeast, as seen from Painted Pony Resort, New Mexico

A distant binary star system located within The Milky Way

A binary star system
A binary star is a system where two stars orbit a common center of mass and sometimes can engulf their neighbor

Kepler-16b orbits a pair of stars in this retro space poster
Kepler-16b orbits a pair of stars. Depicted here as a terrestrial planet, Kepler-16b might also be a gas giant like Saturn

Alpha and Beta Centauri seen from the beach in Miramar, Argentina
Alpha and Beta Centauri (the pointers) seen from the beach in Miramar, Argentina. Alpha is the star system closest to our Sun

Southern Milky Way
The spectacular area of the southern Milky Way from the Eta Carinae Nebula at right, to the Southern Cross at center, and the twin stars of Alpha and Beta Centauri at left

A double star system as seen from a circling planet
A double star system, one star is devouring the other as seen from a circling planet

A dramatic sunrise over a pair of alien worlds

A tight pair of stars and a surrounding disk of dust
This artists concept illustrates a tight pair of stars and a surrounding disk of dust, most likely the shattered remains of planetary smashups

A protoplanetary disk around a pair of red dwarf stars
A 25-million-year-old protoplanetary disk around a pair of red dwarf stars 350 light-years away. Gravitational stirring by the binary star system (shown in this artists conception)

Conceptual image of binary star systems that are found throughout our galaxy

The constellation of Centaurus and its dark lanes of nebulosity in the southern Milky Way. Alpha and Beta Centauri is visible at right, and Omega Centauri at upper right

Westerlund 2 (Gum 29) star cluster in Carina

One denser star using its gravity to engulf another nearby star
The act of one denser star using its gravity to engulf another nearby star is called stellar cannibalism

The accretion disk around the binary star system WZ Sge
An artists concept of the accretion disk around the binary star system WZ Sge using data from Kitt Peak National Observatory and the Spitzer Space Telescope

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

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

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)

Mosaic of the Carina Nebula and Crux area in the southern sky

Artists concept illustrating Kepler-16b, the first directly detected circumbinary planet, which is a planet that orbits two stars

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"Exploring the Celestial Dance: Unveiling the Enigmatic Binary Stars" The bright star Rigel eclipsed by a moon of a hypothetical planet: Witnessing celestial wonders as Rigel surrenders its radiance to an enchanting lunar eclipse. Alpha Centauri binary stars and planets: A cosmic symphony unfolds in Alpha Centauri, where twin stars harmonize with orbiting worlds, captivating astronomers' imaginations. A Grey Alien from the Zeta Reticuli binary star system: Journey into the mysterious realm of Zeta Reticuli, where extraterrestrial enigmas may await amidst its dual stellar companions. The area around the head of Scorpius: Gaze upon Scorpius' majestic crown, adorned with celestial jewels that illuminate our night sky's southern realms. Scorpius with parts of Lupus and Ara regions of the southern Milky Way: An awe-inspiring panorama reveals nature's artistic brushstrokes across Lupus, Ara, and Scorpius—a visual feast for stargazers in the Southern Hemisphere. A debris disk around an unusual class of interacting binary stars: Delve into a mesmerizing spectacle as peculiar binaries create ethereal disks—remnants of their cosmic encounters—unraveling secrets yet untold. The constellation of Virgo: Embark on a journey through Virgo's celestial tapestry—an expanse teeming with galaxies and cosmic marvels waiting to be discovered. Artist's depiction of a binary star system with a close orbiting planet: Immerse yourself in an artist's vision—a breathtaking portrayal capturing the intimate dance between two suns embracing their planetary companion nearby. Southern Milky Way with Eta Carinae, Crux, and Alpha & Beta Centauri.