Astrophysics Collection (#44)

Road sign to Gran Sasso Laboratories
Gran Sasso Laboratories. Road sign showing the way to the National Laboratories at Gran Sasso. Experiments are carried out here to detect dark matter and neutrinos

Mountains above Gran Sasso Lab
Mountains in Abruzzo National Park, central Italy. This area, known as Campo Imperatore or Emperors Fields, lies above the Gran Sasso Laboratories, which detect dark matter in the universe

TRACE observatory over Earth, computer artwork. TRACE (Transition Region and Coronal Explorer) is a space observatory launched in 1998 to study the Sun at ultraviolet wavelengths

TRACE observatory, artwork
TRACE observatory, computer artwork. TRACE (Transition Region and Coronal Explorer) is a space observatory launched in 1998 to study the Sun at ultraviolet wavelengths

TRACE observatory and the Sun, artwork
Solar coronal loops. Computer artwork based on the ultraviolet TRACE image of the Sun, showing coronal loops following a solar flare event observed in November 2000

TRACE observatory and solar coronal loops
Solar coronal loops. Computer artwork based on the ultraviolet TRACE image of the Sun, showing coronal loops following a solar flare event observed in November 2000

Alien planets and space warp, artwork
Alien planets and space warp, computer artwork. Several extrasolar planets and moons are seen here, against a background of stars. Three planets or moons are at upper right, and one is at bottom

Moon and stars, artwork
Moon and stars, computer artwork. The Moon is a heavily cratered, barren, airless and rocky astronomical body that orbits the Earth (not seen) at a distance of 385, 000 kilometres

Betelgeuse emission spectrum
Sirius emission spectrum. This multicoloured band is obtained by recording what wavelengths of light (each seen as a different colour) are emitted by the star Betelgeuse (Alpha Canis Majoris)

Omicron Ceti emission spectrum. This multicoloured band is obtained by recording what wavelengths of light (each seen as a different colour) are emitted by the star Omicron Ceti (Mira Ceti)

Pleiades emission spectra. These multicoloured bands are obtained by recording what wavelengths of light (each seen as a different colour) are emitted by each star in the open cluster Pleiades

Cosmic man juggling worlds, artwork
Cosmic man juggling worlds. Conceptual computer artwork of a figure illuminated by polarised light, standing on the Earth and juggling four globes. The background is a starry night sky

Total solar eclipse, artwork
Total solar eclipse. Computer artwork of the stages before and after a total solar eclipse (centre). The outer corona (white) is seen here

HEGRA gamma ray telescope
Gamma ray telescope. Cerenkov telescope at the High-Energy-Gamma-Ray Astronomy (HEGRA) site at the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory on La Palma, Canary Islands

Watching solar eclipse. Young boy using special protective viewing glasses to observe a solar eclipse (upper right). They are designed to block most of the light from the Sun

Mars as seen from Phobos, artwork
Mars as seen from Phobos, computer artwork. Phobos (grey, foreground) is the larger of the two Martian moons. It is irregular in shape, measuring 19 by 21 by 27 kilometres

Total solar eclipse, artwork
Total solar eclipse. Computer artwork of the outer corona of the Sun, seen during a total solar eclipse. The corona is the cloud of low-density plasma (hot ions) that surrounds the Sun

Schiaparelli crater, Mars, artwork
Schiaparelli crater, Mars. Computer artwork of the impact crater (upper centre) named after the Italian astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli (1835-1910)

Christmas Tree Cluster (NGC 2264)
Christmas Tree cluster (NGC 2264), optical image. This nebula, also known as the Cone Mosaic nebula, consists of clouds of dust

Open star cluster M11. It is also known as the Wild Duck cluster. *** THIS PICTURE MAY NOT BE USED TO STATE OR IMPLY NOAO ENDORSEMENT OF ANY COMPANY OR PRODUCT ***

Fornax A galaxy. Combined optical (white) and radio (orange) image of the galaxy Fornax A (NGC 1316, centre). The smaller galaxy NGC 1317 is above it

Ring nebula (M57)
Ring Nebula (M57). *** this Picture May Not be Used to State or Imply Noao Endorsement of any Company or Product ***

Tarantula nebula. The tarantula nebula, also known as 30 Doradus, is found in the Large Magellanic Cloud, approximately 170, 000 light years from Earth

Moon in transit across Sun. Image 2 of 3. Transit of the Moon across the Sun, as seen from the Stereo-B spacecraft. This event was not visible from Earth

Saturns moon Tethys, Cassini image
Saturns moon Tethys. False-coloured Cassini image of Tethys, one of the moons of Saturn. This is the side of Tethys that faces away from Saturn

Young star cluster, artwork
Young star cluster. Artwork of a young star cluster seen from near a planet (lower right, green) orbiting the brightest star (centre right)

Rosette Nebula, infrared image. This area of the nebula (a large cloud of gas and dust) shows a cavity formed by the strong stellar winds of a hot type of star called O-stars

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Astrophysics, the captivating realm where science and wonder intertwine, unveils the secrets of our vast universe. From the iconic "Pale Blue Dot" image captured by Voyager 1 to the mesmerizing Hubble Ultra Deep Field 2012 photograph, astrophysics continues to expand our cosmic understanding. In 1919, during a solar eclipse, Sir Arthur Eddington's groundbreaking experiment confirmed Einstein's theory of general relativity. This pivotal moment paved the way for further astronomical breakthroughs. Gazing at Orion's Belt in awe, we are reminded of its celestial beauty and significance within our night sky. The Hubble Ultra Deep Field galaxies capture our imagination as they reveal countless distant galaxies scattered across space-time. The MAP microwave background survey provided us with an unprecedented glimpse into the early universe, uncovering ancient patterns imprinted on cosmic radiation. Meanwhile, the ethereal glow of the Orion Nebula showcases stellar birth in all its splendor. Amongst these wonders lies one of nature's most breathtaking creations: The Pillars of Creation. These colossal gas and dust structures within M16 remind us that even amidst chaos, beauty emerges. Delving deeper into nebulae like Sh 2-106 through stunning images from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope leaves us awestruck by their intricate formations and vibrant colors. Witnessing gas pillars in the Eagle Nebula evokes a sense of both fragility and resilience found throughout space. Revisiting history once more brings us back to that transformative moment during a solar eclipse in 1919 when scientific theories were validated against nature itself. It was then that humanity took another step towards unraveling universal mysteries. Lastly, we encounter the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB), an echo from nearly fourteen billion years ago when light first permeated our expanding cosmos after the Big Bang. This faint radiation holds vital clues about our origins and paints a vivid picture of how everything began.