Neutron Stars Collection

Artists concept of a supernova explosion. A supernova is a stellar explosion that is brighter than a galaxy for a short time as it fades from view, leaving dust and particles to form other stars

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

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

Illustration of a massive star going supernova, which means it is creating an immensely powerful explosion, which for a brief moment is brighter than the entire light of the galaxy

The Earth compared to the sun, a white dwarf and a neutron star
The Earth compared to the Sun, a white dwarf and a neutron star

The final stages of the life of a massive star, which will go supernova

IC 443 supernova remnant in Gemini
The supernova remnant IC 443 in Gemini near the stars Mu Geminorum (left) and Eta Geminorum (right. Slight haze passing thru on some exposures added the star glows

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

The central region of the Milky Way galaxy
In this image, observations using infrared light and X-ray light see through the obscuring dust and reveal the intense activity near the galactic core of 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

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

Scene on a planet orbiting the pulsar PSR 1257+12. The pulsar is one of the few known to have planets

An artists depiction of a blue dwarf star. Blue Dwarf stars are the hypothetical stage between a red dwarf and a white dwarf

The Crab Nebula, a supernova remnant in the constellation of Taurus

Artists concept of a black hole in space
A black hole is a region of warped space that prevents anything from escaping, including light

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

Supernova remnant Cassiopeia A
This stunning false-color picture shows off the many sides of the supernova remnant Cassiopeia A, which is made up of images taken by three observatories, using three different wavebands of light

An artist conception of the SGR 1806-20 magnetar including magnetic field lines

A pulsar star radiating strong beams of light

A pair of neutron stars colliding, merging, and forming a black hole. A neutron star is the compressed core left behind when a star born with between eight

A Neutron star SGR 1806-20 producing a gamma ray flare

The Crab Nebula
This is a mosaic image of the Crab Nebula, a six-light-year-wide expanding remnant of a stars supernova explosion

Powerful streams of energy spew out of a black hole in the middle of a galaxy
A black hole is a defined region of spacetime which reflects no light and can be found in the middle of galaxies

A stellar black hole caused by the collapse of a massive star
A stellar black hole is caused by the collapse of a massive star and is also called a supernova explosion or a gamma ray Burst

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

A large star with concentrated matter hovers in the cosmos

A detailed view at the tattered remains of a supernova explosion known as Cassiopeia A. It is the youngest known remnant from a supernova explosion in 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

Implosion of a Sun with visible solar system and planets

A sunset on a forested moon which orbits a heavily populated planet
Artists concept of a sunset on a forested moon which orbits a heavily populated planet. Both the planet and moon orbit around a binary system, consisting of a G class star and a neutron star

Supernova remnants and star clusters in the constellation Gemini
The Jellyfish Nebula, IC 443, at left near the star Eta Geminorum. IC 443 is a supernova remnant. At upper right is the bright open star cluster Messier 35

A type of dead star called a pulsar and the surrounding disk of rubble
This artists concept depicts a type of dead star called a pulsar and the surrounding disk of rubble discovered by the Spitzer Space Telescope

A Magnetar, a very small, compact neutron star that periodically emits light
A Magnetar is a special kind of a pulsar, which is a very small, compact neutron star that periodically emits light. Magnetar are extremely powerful magnetic stars

The Jellyfish Nebula and associated nebulosity
The Jellyfish Nebula (IC 443), a supernova remnant in the constellation Gemini, and associated nebulosity such as IC 444 and LDN 1565, plus the Messier open cluster Messier 35 at right

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)

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

Artists concept of a Hypergiant Star. Hypergiant stars are the most massive known. They can weigh more than 250 times the mass of the sun

Gamma ray burst formation, artwork. A gamma ray burst (GRB) is a short, intense emission of gamma rays from a point source in space

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Neutron stars, the remnants of massive stars that have gone supernova, are truly fascinating celestial objects. Imagine a red giant star orbiting a black hole, an awe-inspiring sight in itself. In the Cygnus X-1 system, an artist's illustration captures this cosmic dance between two powerful entities. Speaking of supernovae, witnessing the final stages of a massive star's life is nothing short of spectacular. An illustration vividly portrays the explosive moment when a massive star goes supernova, releasing unimaginable amounts of energy into space. One such example is the Crab Nebula, a mesmerizing remnant from a supernova explosion observed by ancient civilizations. Its intricate structure and vibrant colors continue to captivate astronomers and stargazers alike. To put things into perspective, consider our humble Earth compared to other stellar bodies like the sun or even smaller ones like white dwarfs and neutron stars. The contrast is mind-boggling. But what if we delve into more extreme scenarios? Picture Earth being devoured by a black hole; it symbolizes both our fascination with these cosmic phenomena and our fear of their immense power. Moving further out into space, IC 443 supernova remnant in Gemini showcases nature's ability to create breathtaking displays even after destruction has occurred. It serves as a reminder that beauty can emerge from chaos. Imagine standing on Neptune and looking back at our solar system if VY Canis Majoris replaced our Sun—a humbling experience indeed. This supergiant star would dwarf everything we know about size and scale. Venturing deeper into the Milky Way galaxy reveals its central region—an enigmatic place teeming with countless stars and mysteries waiting to be unraveled by curious minds exploring its depths. Binary star systems provide another intriguing aspect of neutron stars' existence—two stellar companions locked in an eternal gravitational embrace as they journey through space together. However, perhaps one of the most extraordinary events occurs when two neutron stars collide, merge, and form a black hole.