Exoplanet Collection (#2)

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

Artists concept of 51 Pegasi
51 Pegasi is a sun quite like our own with a group of bold planets that bask closely within its suns rays

Experience the Gravity of a Super Earth in this retro space poster
Twice as big in volume as the Earth, HD 40307g straddles the line between Super-Earth and mini-Neptune. Scientists aren t sure if it has a rocky surface or one thats buried beneath thick layers of

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

Flying life forms grace the crimson skies of the earth-like extrasolar planet Gliese
Flying life forms grace the crimson skies of the potentially earth-like extrasolar planet Gliese 581 c. The red dwarf star Gliese 581 rests on the horizon, presiding over a liquid water sea

Exoplanet Discovery Technique Diagram
Diagram illustrating how extrasolar planets can be discovered by the dimming of a stars light as the planet passes in front of it

Illustration of Tyche, a hypothetical planet that could exist within the Oort Cloud
Based on new and recent scientific evidence, Tyche is a hypothetical planet that could exist within our solar system far out within the Oort Cloud

Artists concept of an Earth-sized planet passing in front of a sun-like star to show how part of the light from the star is blocked

A spacecraft beams through a small cluster of planets rich in ores and minerals
Out in space lies billions of worlds teeming with rich ores, minerals, and the possibility of neighbors. A fellow spacecraft beams through this small cluster of promising planets

Artists depiction of a gas giant planet surrounded by three moons. The view is from the largest and farthest moon in the group

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

Artists illustration of an Extrasolar Planet Orbiting Star HR 8799

Illustration of a simple planet and its ring system
Illustration of a simple planet with a ring system. This digitally generated image was focused on composition and simplicity, with no elaborate lighting schemes or extravagant nebulae formations

Eclipsing Binary Diagram. Otherwise invisible planets can be discovered by observing the drop in illumination from their star as they pass in front of it

Possible structures surrounding the star KIC 8462852
An artists illustration of the possible structures surrounding the star KIC 8462852. The Kepler observatory has discovered massive objects in orbit around the star

Artists depiction of the difference in size between Earth and Kepler 22b
An artists depiction of the difference in size between Earth and Kepler 22b. Orbiting the star Kepler 22 in the constellation Cygnus, the planet is in a zone that might contain liquid water

An extraterrestrial civilization has lit the night side of its planet. Visible moons circle the planet

Artists concept of a Hot Jupiter orbiting a star named 51 Pegasi
In 1995 astronomers discovered a Hot Jupiter orbiting a star named 51 Pegasi, in the constellation of Pegasus. This planet was named Bellerophon. It orbits the star in just a few days

Artists depiction of an Earth-like planet with orbiting moon and a red planet
An artists depiction of an Earth-like planet in deep space with an orbiting moon and a red planet orbiting around the same star

Artists concept of a massive planet in very close orbit around its star
An artists depiction of a massive planet in very close orbit around its star

A Jupiter-like planet soaking up the scorching rays of its nearby sun
This artists concept shows a Jupiter-like planet soaking up the scorching rays of its nearby sun. The Spitzer Space Telescope used its heat-seeking infrared eyes to figure out that a gas-giant planet

A spheroid shape emerges from the formation of a new planet as its gravity gathers matter from surrounding rocks and debris

A system of extraterrestrial planets and their moons, against a background of nebula and stars

Artists concept of a Hot Jupiter extrasolar planet orbiting a sun-like star. The intense heat from the star blows off the planets atmosphere into space

An Earth-like planet with a pair of moons in orbit
An artists depiction of an Earth-like planet alone in space with a pair of moons in orbit. A nebula shines in the background

Artists depiction of a gas giant planet alone in black space
An artists depiction of a gas giant planet alone in black space

A possible newfound planet spins through a clearing in a nearby stars dusty, planet-forming
In this artists conception, a possible newfound planet spins through a clearing in a nearby stars dusty, planet-forming disc

Two planets born from the same star, yet they couldn t be more different

A planet and its moon resisting the relentless heat of the giant orange sun Pollux. Every sun has a violent cycle in which solar activity increases and the planets around it must face its wrath

Exoplanet Gliese 581 d
Gliese 581d is the first extrasolar planet capable of having liquid water on its surface

Artists concept of animal and plant life on an alien planet
Artists concept of a world where the distinction between animal and plant life on the macro scale isn t so straightforward as it is on Earth

An artists impression of a Jupiter-size extrasolar planet being eclipsed by its
This is an artists impression of the Jupiter-size extrasolar planet, HD 189733b, being eclipsed by its parent star. The planet is a hot Jupiter

A scorched space capsule lies abandoned on a barren moon. An Earth-like planet covered in water rises in the background

An Earth type world with two moons against a background of nebula and stars
An artists depiction of an Earth type world with two moons against a background of nebula and stars

Artists concept of two dusty moons
Two dusty moons may seem uninhabitable for some, but can boast a world of riches, formidable foundations for cities, and a quiet place to establish orbital supioriority

Artists concept of a nebula over a hypothetical planet
This star-forming nebula is only a few light years from the surface of this hypothetical planet, resulting in a spectacular display in the evening sky

Artists concept of Kepler-186f orbiting a distant star
The artists concept depicts Kepler-186f, the first validated Earth-size planet to orbit a distant star in the habitable zone

Artists concept of an Extrasolar Gas Giant with two of its many moons. It is comparable to Jupiter in size and mass. On its dark side a recent impact by a comet is visible

Artists concept of Planet Carenteen, a dwarf planet host to beautiful night skies
Planet Carenteen may be a small dwarf planet devoid of the luscious greens like Earth, but it boasts the most beautiful vacation spot in all of the galaxy for species of all kinds as they look up at

Artists concept of Teide 1 from the surface of a hypothetical Mars-like planet
Artists concept of how Teide 1 might appear from the surface of a hypothetical Mars-like planet. In this image a hypothetical young planet orbits Teide 1 from a distance of about four million miles

View from the surface of Earth-like exoplanet Gliese 581c

Artists depiction of an alien world in close proximity to the star it revolves around
An artists depiction of an alien world in close proximity to the star it revolves around

A water covered world in deep space illuminated by a its parent star
An artists depiction of a water covered world in deep space illuminated by a its parent star

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

Artists depiction of an orange and cloudy world with two moons
An artists depiction of an orange and cloudy world with two moons. A supernova explosion has occured in a distant nebula

Kepler-16b orbits a pair of stars in this retro space poster
Kepler-16b orbits a pair of stars. Depicted here as a terrestrial planet, Kepler-16b might also be a gas giant like Saturn

A spacecraft flies near an ice planet and its rings near a deep space nebula cloud

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"Exploring the Unknown: A Glimpse into Exoplanets" The Kepler Mission space telescope has revolutionized our understanding of the universe, allowing us to discover countless exoplanets beyond our solar system. (Artwork) Kepler-10b, an exoplanet discovered by the mission, captivates with its fiery nature and proximity to its host star. (Artwork) Witnessing an alien planet and its moon gracefully orbiting a red giant star is a humbling reminder of the vastness of our galaxy. (Artwork) Through stunning artwork, we can visualize two Saturn-sized planets found by Kepler, expanding our knowledge of planetary diversity in distant systems. Enter Kepler-22b – an exoplanet that sparks curiosity as scientists speculate about its potential habitability amidst its unique environment. (Artwork C013 / 9945) An astronaut's perspective on a barren planet after being marooned reminds us of both the dangers and wonders awaiting exploration in distant realms. Behold an Earth-like planet depicted through captivating artwork; it ignites hope for finding life beyond our own blue oasis in space. Epsilon Eridani unveils a Jupiter-mass planet encircling it closely – shedding light on nearby celestial neighbors with intriguing possibilities for further study. Artists' concept envisions Epsilon Eridani as a possible habitable world - beckoning us to ponder if other civilizations may exist within this cosmic realm. One among several planets orbiting 70 Virginis emerges as a super-Jupiter, challenging conventional notions and pushing boundaries in planetary classification. The mesmerizing artwork showcasing the Kepler-35 planetary system invites us to explore intricate dynamics between multiple worlds dancing around their shared sun. (C015 / 0790)