White Dwarf Collection

Ring Nebula M57, Hubble image C017 / 3725
Ring Nebula (M22, NGC 6720). Combined images from the Subaru Telescope and Hubble Space telescope of the Ring Nebula M57. The Ring nebula is a planetary nebula lying around 2300 light years

White dwarf stars in Globular Cluster M4H Bond (STSCI)

Artwork of an AM Herculis binary star
Polar binary star. Artwork of a binary star system known as a polar. Polars are short period variable stars which emit X-rays

Cataclysmic variable star systems C017 / 0753
Cataclysmic variable star systems. Computer artwork showing atmospheric matter being drawn from larger stars by the powerful magnetic field of smaller white dwarf stars

Dumbbell Nebula M27, Hubble image C017 / 3723
Dumbbell Nebula (M22, NGC 6853). Combined images from the Subaru Telescope and Hubble Space telescope of the Dumbbell Nebula M22

Planet destroyed by white dwarf, artwork C015 / 0781
Planet destroyed by white dwarf. Artwork of the white dwarf star GD 362 pulling apart a planet. The debris is being incorporated into Saturn-like rings

Cataclysmic variable star system, artwork
Cataclysmic variable star system. Computer artwork showing atmospheric matter being drawn from one star (centre) by the powerful magnetic field of a white dwarf star at the centre of a neighbouring

Planet destroyed by white dwarf, artwork C015 / 0782
Planet destroyed by white dwarf. Artwork of the white dwarf star GD 362 pulling apart a planet. The debris is being incorporated into Saturn-like rings

Star types, artwork
Star types. Computer artwork showing the various sizes and types of stars in the Universe

Helix Nebula, composite image C016 / 3864
Helix Nebula (NGC 7293), composite image. This object is a planetary nebula, a dying star ejecting its dusty outer layers

Debris Disc Around a White Dwarf
Astronomers have found that certain white dwarf stars have atmospheres which are very rich in the rocky elements (such as silicon) which comprise Earth-like planets

Evolution of a Planetary System
Astronomers have found that certain white dwarf stars have atmospheres which are very rich in the rocky elements (such as silicon) which comprise Earth-like planets

Death of the Sun. Artwork of the Sun forming a planetary nebula at the end of its lifetime. A planetary nebula is an expanding shell of gas (blue and pink)

Future Earth. Artwork of the surface of a barren future Earth orbiting the Sun (blue, lower left), which has become a white dwarf. The Moon is seen at centre right

Artwork of a future Sun ejecting planetary nebula
Future Sun. Artwork of a planetary nebula produced by the dying Sun in five thousand million years time, as seen from the Earth & Moon

Stars in M4 globular cluster, optical Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image. Globular star clusters are balls of hundreds of thousands of stars

Computer artwork of stages in a stars life
Life of a star. Computer illustration of stages in the life of a star like our own Sun. The star is born (upper right) from the gravitational contrac- tion of a cloud of gas (nebula)

Waves on a white dwarf star
White dwarf star waves. Image 3 of 3. Computer model of kilometre-high waves on the surface of a white dwarf star, a small, dense star formed at the end of a Sun-like stars life

Z Camelopardalis, UV image
Z Camelopardalis, far ultraviolet image. Z Camelopardalis (centre, white) is a double-star (binary) system. It is composed of a dead star (white dwarf) and a companion star

Ancient planet in M4 globular cluster
Ancient planet. Artwork of a 13 billion-year-old gas giant planet with a rich background of stars in its home, the M4 globular star cluster

Sirius binary star system, Hubble Space Telescope image. Sirius A (centre, Alpha Canis Majoris), in the constellation Canis Major

Artwork of a white dwarf nova
Nova. Artwork of a white dwarf star becoming a nova, as seen from a nearby Saturn-like planet. A nova is a star which suddenly increases in bright- ness

Exploding white dwarf, 3D simulation. Supercomputer model of a white dwarf star exploding 0.9 seconds after ignition. The star surface, coloured green, measures 3, 800 kilometres in diameter

Life-cycle of the Sun, artwork
Life-cycle of the Sun, computer artwork. Our Sun was created approximately 4.6 million years ago from the gravitational collapse of giant molecular cloud (GMC, left)

Cataclysmic binary stars, artwork
Cataclysmic binary stars. Computer artwork of a red dwarf (large) orbiting around a white dwarf (small). The white dwarfs powerful gravitational force is pulling atmospheric matter away from the red

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"Exploring the Enigmatic White Dwarf: A Journey through Stellar Phenomena" In the vast expanse of our universe, white dwarfs stand as captivating celestial objects that continue to intrigue astronomers and stargazers alike. From the mesmerizing Ring Nebula M57 captured by Hubble's C017 / 3725 image to the stunning presence stars in Globular Cluster M4H Bond (STSCI), these remnants of once-massive stars hold secrets waiting to be unraveled. The enigma deepens with an artwork depicting an AM Herculis binary star, showcasing the intricate dance between two stellar companions locked in a gravitational embrace. Cataclysmic variable star systems, like those depicted in C017 / 0753 and other artworks, present us with explosive displays of energy as matter from a companion star spirals towards its white dwarf partner. As we delve further into this cosmic exploration, we encounter another artwork portraying a planet destroyed by a white dwarf (C015 / 0781). Such cataclysmic events highlight the immense power wielded by these compact stellar remnants. Yet again, we witness another catastrophic scene where a planet meets its demise at the hands of a white dwarf (C015 / 0782). Continuing our journey through artistic renditions, we come across depictions of cataclysmic variable star systems – captivating illustrations that bring forth their dynamic nature and unpredictable behavior. These artworks serve as windows into worlds where chaos reigns supreme. Amidst this celestial tapestry lies an array of different star types showcased through various artworks. Each one tells its own story - from massive giants illuminating distant galaxies to tiny yet powerful white dwarfs silently marking their place among countless others. Finally, our expedition concludes with Hubble's composite image C016 / 3864 capturing the ethereal beauty of Helix Nebula - an awe-inspiring testament to both life cycles of stars and the transformative power of white dwarfs.