Astrophysical Collection (#24)

Jupiter, artwork
Jupiter. Computer artwork of how Jupiter might look from a position in space just beneath the plane of Jupiters Main ring

Aurora on Jupiter, artwork
Aurora on Jupiter. Computer artwork showing how aurorae on Jupiters north pole might look from space. On the sunlit side (upper left) churning clouds of ammonia ice, ammonium hydrosulfide

Young Earth, artwork
Young Earth. Computer artwork showing the young Earth shrouded in turbulent clouds, while flashes of lightning and the glow of volcanoes

Callisto spires, artwork
Callisto spires. Computer artwork based on images from NASAs Galileo spacecraft of the surface of the massive Asgard impact basin of Callisto, one of Jupiters satellites

Infinite dimensions, conceptual artwork. Computer artwork of a number of blue spheres each containing a different but similar universe

Protoplanetary disc disrupted by O-star. Artwork of the energetic solar wind from an O-star (upper right), a hot type of star

Earths magnetic field, artwork
Earths magnetic field, computer artwork. The blue lines represent the magnetic field lines, which extend from the magnetic poles near the North and South poles

HD 98800 planetary system, artwork. The artwork is based on observations made in infrared with the Spitzer Space Telescope (SST)

Sputnik 1 satellite, computer artwork
Sputnik 1 satellite. Computer artwork of Sputnik 1 re-entering Earths atmosphere. Sputnik is the worlds first artificial satellite and was launched on 4th October 1957 by the former Soviet Union

Black hole, conceptual artwork
Black hole, conceptual computer artwork. Black holes are regions in space where the pull of gravity exceeds the velocity of light

Lovell radio telescope receiver
Lovell radio telescope. View from the dish of the telescope towards the receiver. This large radio telescope dish is located at the Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire, UK

Extrasolar Earth-like planet, artwork
Extrasolar Earth-like planet and its moon, computer artwork. Earth-like planets capable of supporting life are found only in a stars habitable zone

Extrasolar planet Gliese 581c, artwork
Extrasolar planet Gliese 581c. Computer artwork of Gliese 581c (upper right) and its moon. This planet is one of three that orbit the star Gliese 581 (left)

Bubble universes, artwork
Bubble universes. Conceptual computer artwork of universes formed from the same Big Bang event. Big Bang describes the expansion (inflation)

Alien planet and star, artwork
Alien planet and star. Computer artwork of an alien (extrasolar) gas giant planet orbiting its parent star. Numerous large gas giant planets have been discovered around other stars

Dark matter, conceptual computer artwork
Dark matter. Conceptual computer artwork representing the presence of dark matter in the universe. Dark matter is a form of matter that cannot be detected by telescopes as it emits no radiation

Gemini North telescope, Hawaii
Gemini North telescope dome on the summit of Mauna Kea, Hawaii, USA. This 8-metre optical/infrared telescope was completed in 1999

Ringed Earth-like planet, artwork
Ringed Earth-like planet and an asteroid (upper left), computer artwork. Earth-like planets capable of supporting life are found only in a stars habitable zone

Earth, artwork
Earth. Computer artwork of the Earth amongst stars and clouds of swirling star dust

Bubble universe, artwork
Bubble universe. Conceptual computer artwork of one of many universes formed from the same Big Bang event. Big Bang describes the expansion (inflation)

Alien landscape, artwork
Alien landscape. Computer artwork of lakes and mountains on an alien moon orbiting an Earth-like planet (top). Earth-like planets capable of supporting life are found only in a stars habitable zone

Darwin infrared space telescope, artwork
Darwin infrared space telescope. Computer artwork of the European Space Agencys (ESA) Darwin mission telescopes in orbit over Earth

Earth-like planet and star, artwork
Earth-like planet and star. Artwork of an Earth-like terrestrial planet transiting in front of its parent star. Astronomers can detect new extrasolar (non solar system)

Stellar habitable zone, graph
Stellar habitable zone. Graph showing the habitable zone (white vertical band) for planets in the solar system (horizontal axis) against stellar mass (vertical axis)

Telescope, artwork
Telescope

Planetary formation, artwork
Planetary formation. Computer artwork of small rocky bodies (planetesimals) accreting with a protoplanet in the early Solar System

Shooting stars and a comet. Two shooting stars (centre left and upper right) from the Geminid meteor shower, passing through the constellations of Auriga and Cassiopeia

Active galactic nucleus, artwork
Active galactic nucleus (AGN), computer artwork. An AGN is a galactic core that emits a higher luminosity than can be produced by the galaxys stars alone

Pulkovo Observatory, Russia, 1972
Pulkovo Observatory, St Petersburg, Russia. This is the principal astronomy centre for the Russian Academy of Sciences. It was founded in 1839 by the German-Russian astronomer Friedrich Georg Wilhelm

Jupiter in Scorpius over a beach. The planet Jupiter (centre), in the constellation Scorpius, is reflected in the sea. Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system

WMAP spacecraft, artwork
WMAP (Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe) spacecraft. Computer artwork of the WMPAP spacecraft travelling towards the second Lagrangian point (L2)

Abell 1689 galaxy cluster, X-ray image
Abell 1689 galaxy cluster. Combined Hubble Space Telescope (HST) and Chandra X-ray Observatory (CXO) image of the massive galaxy cluster Abell 1689

Globular cluster M13, HST image
Globular cluster M13. Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image of hundreds of thousands of stars making up the globular cluster M13

Spaceship, artwork
Spaceship. Computer artwork of a spaceship travelling past an alien planet

Life zones around three stars, artwork. The star types are, from top: hotter stars, sunlike stars, and cooler stars. The colours show the habitable zones (green)

Supernova remnant SN1006, composite image
Supernova remnant SN 1006. Combined X-ray, radio and optical image of the supernova remnant SN 1006, an expanding shell of gas and dust from the explosion of a massive star

Earth-like planet and asteroid, artwork. Earth-like planets capable of supporting life are found only in a stars habitable zone

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Astrophysical wonders never cease to amaze us, reminding us of our infinitesimal place in the vastness of the universe. Take a moment to ponder the significance of these celestial marvels. The iconic image known as "Pale Blue Dot" captured by Voyager 1 serves as a humbling reminder of Earth's minuscule size amidst the cosmic expanse. It reminds us that we are merely inhabitants on this tiny speck floating through space. In 2012, Hubble Ultra Deep Field unveiled an awe-inspiring snapshot showcasing thousands of galaxies, each containing billions of stars. This breathtaking view allows us to glimpse into the depths of time and witness the birth and death cycles occurring across countless light-years. The historic 1919 solar eclipse provided evidence supporting Einstein's theory of general relativity, forever changing our understanding of gravity and its effects on light bending around massive objects. Orion's Belt, a prominent feature in our night sky, guides stargazers towards Orion Nebula - a stellar nursery where new stars are born from swirling clouds of gas and dust. Its ethereal beauty captivates observers with its vibrant colors and intricate details. The Pillars of Creation within Eagle Nebula stand tall as colossal columns sculpted by stellar winds and intense radiation. These towering structures serve as incubators for new star formation, reminding us that even in seemingly desolate regions lies immense potential for life to emerge. Nebula Sh 2-106 presents itself like an otherworldly painting when observed through HST imagery. Its mesmerizing mixtures of gases create stunning hues that ignite curiosity about what lies beyond our own galaxy. Gas pillars within Eagle Nebula offer glimpses into cosmic nurseries where young stars form amidst turbulent surroundings. These majestic formations showcase nature's ability to shape matter into extraordinary shapes over millions or billions of years. Once again referencing the pivotal 1919 solar eclipse.