Planetary Systems Collection

An alien planet and its moon in orbit around a red giant star

Artists concept illustrating the two Saturn-sized planets discovered by the Kepler
This artistas concept illustrates the two Saturn-sized planets discovered by the Kepler mission. The star system is oriented edge-on, as seen by Kepler, such that both planets cross in front

The universe is a place of intense color and beauty

A Jupiter-mass planet orbiting the nearby star Epsilon Eridani
This is an artists concept of a Jupiter-mass planet orbiting the nearby star Epsilon Eridani. Located 10.5 light-years away, it is the closest known exoplanet to our solar system

Artists concept of Epsilon Eridani, a possible habitable planet
Epsilon Eridani is another factual solar system similar to our own. Scientists put this system on a promising list of potential life-bearing planets due to the their position within the habitable

One of the planets orbiting 70 Virginis is a super-Jupiter, so close to the star that it is heated to a red heat

Comparing planetary systems, artwork
Comparing planetary systems. Artwork comparing the sizes of the 55 Cancri (a Sun-like system, left) and the Cha 110913-773444 (upper right) planetary systems

The Planetary Systems (engraving)
1094664 The Planetary Systems (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Planetary Systems)

A colorful part of our galaxy featuring planets, galaxies and nebulae
A colorful part of our galaxy consisting of planets, nebula, galaxies and clouds of nebulous gases

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)

A distant alien star system

Artists concept of the Kepler-11 planetary system
Kepler 11 has been discovered to host a solar system of at least six planets with comparable sizes to the Earth. This high number makes the solar system unique among the ones discovered so far

Diagram of the orbits of the planets

Artists concept of the cosmic wonders of the universe, such as stars, galaxies, planets, nebulae, comets and more

A diagram showing the eccentric orbit of Chiron

Jupiter and its moon Lo as seen from the frozen surface of Jupiters moon Europa
Artists conception of Jupiter and one of its moons, Io, seen from 10 kilometres above the frozen surface of Europa, another of the giant planets moons

Artists concept of an alien planetary system. Far beyond our own solar system there are a likely billions of other planets orbiting stars like and unlike our own sun

View from a hypothetical moon in orbit around the first known planet to reside in
This artists illustration shows the view from a hypothetical moon in orbit around the first known planet to reside in a tight-knit triple-star system

A young star circled by full-sized planets, and rings of dust beyond
In this image, a young star is shown circled by full-sized planets, and rings of dust beyond. These rings, also called debris discs, arise when embryonic planets smash into each other

An artistis concept of an unusual, methane-free world partially eclipsed by its star. The Spitzer Space Telescope has found evidence that a hot

Upsilon is another sun like our own with a planet that lies within the habitable zone. Discoveries like these lead scientist to push their limits

A chartered private corvette being intercepted by a strange alien craft
Artists concept of a chartered private corvette being intercepted by a strange alien craft just outside the gravity well of 47 Ursae Majoris b

Artists depiction of a ringed gas giant planet surrounded by its moons
An artists depiction of a ringed gas giant planet surrounded by its moons. The view is from the surface of one of the rocky airless moons

A colorful star system illuminated by different colored nebula gases, providing light and warmth to a nearby planet

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

This artists conception depicts the Kepler-10 star system, located about 560 light-years away near the Cygnus and Lyra constellations. Kepler has discovered two planets around this star

Artists concept illustrating our beautiful cosmic universe
Artists concept illustrating what a beautiful, colorful place our cosmic universe truly is

A barren world passes in front of a large and complex nebula

An artists impression of a unique type of exoplanet
This is an artists impression of a unique type of exoplanet discovered with the Hubble Space Telescope. The planet is so close to its star that it completes an orbit in 10.5 hours

A rugged planet landscape dimly lit by a distant red star
Dimly lit by a distant red star in the initial stages of going supernova, the rugged landscape of this planet will be reduced to cinders within a week

The beauty of the creation of the universe

A planetary system in the outer limits of a distant nebula, somewhere within our galaxy

Artist concept illustrating the stellar explosion of a supernova
This image is part of a series that illustrates the death of a star and its system of planets as it blows itself apart becoming a supernova

Artists concept illustrating the stellar explosion of a supernova
This image is part of a series that illustrates the death of a star and its system of planets as it blows itself apart becoming a supernova

A giant planet orbiting the sun-like star 79 Ceti
This is an artists concept of a giant planet recently discovered orbiting the sun-like star 79 Ceti, located 117 light-years away in the constellation Cetus the sea monster

A distant alien solar system whose worlds have desert environments
A distant alien solar system whose worlds all have desert environments

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

A ringed gas giant exoplanet with moons

Artists concept of Kepler 444. It is currently the oldest known planetary system in our galaxy. All five planets are smaller than Earth

A conceptual view of part of our vast universe

Artists concept illustrating the cosmic beauty of the universe
Artists concept illustrating the amazing and breathtaking cosmic beauty of the universe

Artists concept illustrating the explosion of a supernova
When a star turns into a supernova, any planets and their moons that orbit the dying star are also destroyed

The formation of new planets in an alien star system

Artists concept of planets and stars mixed together in an ever-changing nebula
A blurring of colors of planets and stars mixed together in an ever-changing nebula, or maybe its just a dream, who knows

A cosmic place where time and space fuse into a multitude of possibilities
Artists concept of a cosmic place where time and space fuse into a multitude of possibilities, bright, colorful and beautiful

A conceptual image of the universe with its mixture of rich colours and cosmic objects

The creation of a new solar system somewhere deep in outer space

Lonely earthlike planet along with its moons
Lonely Earth-like planet along with its moons. A young nebula is visible in the background

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"Exploring the Wonders of Planetary Systems: A Journey into Colorful and Beautiful Universes" An alien planet and its moon gracefully orbit around a mesmerizing red giant star, showcasing the captivating dance of celestial bodies. Artists' concept unveils two Saturn-sized planets discovered by Kepler, offering a glimpse into the vast diversity within planetary systems. Behold the universe's breathtaking palette of intense colors and stunning beauty, where every corner holds secrets waiting to be unraveled. Epsilon Eridani reveals a Jupiter-mass planet in its proximity, igniting hopes for potential habitability in this nearby stellar system. Immerse yourself in an artist's vision of Epsilon Eridani—a possible haven for life—where dreams intertwine with scientific exploration. Amongst the planets encircling 70 Virginis lies a colossal super-Jupiter, reminding us that size is not limited to our own cosmic neighborhood. Comparing planetary systems through intricate artwork allows us to appreciate their unique characteristics and marvel at their complexity. Delve into "The Planetary Systems, " an enchanting engraving capturing humanity's fascination with these celestial wonders throughout history. The James Webb Space Telescope stands ready as our gateway to unraveling distant alien star systems, expanding our understanding of the cosmos beyond measure. Witness an artist's conception of Kepler-11 planetary system—an awe-inspiring arrangement that challenges our preconceived notions about space exploration possibilities. Diagramming the orbits of planets offers a visual feast for astronomers as they navigate through intricate patterns woven by gravitational forces across vast distances. Embark on this extraordinary journey through planetary systems—a kaleidoscope of wonderment where science meets artistry—and let your imagination soar among stars.