Exoplanet Collection (#3)

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

A recently discovered earth-like planet soon to be colonized
Artists concept of a recently discovered Earth-like planet soon to be colonized

An Earth-like planet made up of silicate-based rocks with oceans coating its surface
Artists concept of an Earth-like planet made up largely of silicate-based rocks with oceans coating its surface. On Earth

This diagram compares our own solar system to Kepler-22, a star system containing the first habitable zone planet discovered by NASAs Kepler mission

A Jupiter-sized planet passing in front of its parent star
This is an artists impression of a Jupiter-sized planet passing in front of its parent star. Such events are called transits

An extrasolar planet with its parent star peeking above its top edge
This illustration depicts the extrasolar planet HD 189733b with its parent star (HD 189733) peeking above its top edge

Dawn breaks on an alien planet

An Earth-like planet with an orbiting moon illuminated by a nearby sun
An artists depiction of an Earth-like planet in deep space with an orbiting moon illuminated by a nearby sun

View from the surface of rocky exoplanet Gliese 581e

An astronaut standing on a barren world with planet rising in background
An astronaut surveys his situation after being marooned on a barren planet. A large, water covered world rises above the horizon

The creation of a new planet as gravity brings together all matter of space debris
The creation of a new planet, as gravity brings together all matter of space debris, a common process throughout our vast universe

Illustration of a rocky and variegated extrasolar planet, Gliese 581 c. Gliese 581 c is a super-earth extrasolar planet orbiting the red dwarf star Gliese 581

A lonely planet and its moon float quietly within the bright blue rays of its blue hypergiant parent

Astronaut looking up at an alien sun that illuminates the barren world he stands
A marooned astronaut looks up at an alien sun that illuminates the barren world he stands on. Rocks and iron rich soil surrounds him

Artists concept of the Dawn spacecraft as it approaches an encounter with Ceres
An artists depiction of the Dawn spacecraft as it approaches an encounter with Ceres. The satellite will investigate the two bright spots on the surface of the dwarf planet

A view of a planet as it looms in close orbit and with rings so close you can almost touch them

Artists concept of a ringed gas giant and its moons

Illustration of a hot Jupiter called HD 149026b
This artists concept illustrates the hottest planet yet observed in the universe. The scorching ball of gas, a hot Jupiter called HD 149026b, is a sweltering 3, 700 degrees Fahrenheit (2)

Artists depiction of a blue planet and its orbiting small moons
An artists depiction of a blue planet with a thick atmosphere and its orbiting small moons

An Earth-like planet with its atmosphere illuminated by a nearby star
An artists depiction of an Earth-like planet in deep space with its atmosphere illuminated by a nearby star

The death of an alien solar system as its Sun goes supernova

A gas-giant exoplanet transiting across the face of its star
Scientists have reported the first conclusive discovery of water vapor in the atmosphere of an exoplanet, or a planet beyond our solar system

Illustration of an astronaut in orbit over earth-like planet system with space station
Futuristic illustration concept depicting astronaut in orbit over earth-like planet system with space station

Alien planets located in a vast colorful gaseous nebula

Artists depiction of the size relationship between Earth and KOI-314c. Orbiting around a red dwarf star, this relatively small gas planet reaches temperatures of 104A'C

Artists depiction of a gas giant planet in interstellar space with three orbiting moons
An artists depiction of a gas giant planet in interstellar space with three orbiting moons

Expedition to a Saturn-like planet

Artists depiction of the size relationship between Earth and Gliese 1214b
Artists depiction of the size relationship between Earth and GJ 1214b, also known as Gliese 1214b. Discovered in 2009 in the constellation Ophiuchus, some 40 light-years from Earth

Alien flora flourishes in an impact crater on an earth-like planet
Alien flora flourishes in an impact crater filled with liquid water on an earth-like planet. A distant second sun and nearby moon make an ethereal appearance near the horizon

A distant alien solar system in our Milky Way Galaxy

Artists concept of an earth-like planet. There are likely earth-like planets that miss being hospitable to life because they are a little too close to their host sun(s)

A cloudy Jupiter-like planet that orbits very close to its fiery hot star
This artists concept shows a cloudy Jupiter-like planet that orbits very close to its fiery hot star. The Spitzer Space Telescope was recently used to capture spectra, or molecular fingerprints

A hypothetical planet orbiting a red dwarf star. The planet is frozen because red dwarfs are small, cool stars

The extrasolar planet HD 209458 b passing in front of its star

Artist concept of Kepler-10b. the discovery of its first rocky planet, named Kepler-10b. Measuring 1.4 times the size of Earth, it is the smallest planet ever discovered outside our solar system

The hottest known planet in the Milky Way, called WASP-12b, is so close to its sunlike
The hottest known planet in the Milky Way galaxy may also be its shortest-lived world. The doomed planet is being eaten by its parent star

Artists concept of extrasolar planet Tau Bootis b over a hypothetical moon
The extrasolar planet Tau Bootis b reigns over the airless, baked and battered terrain of a hypothetical moon. Tau Bootis b orbits very close to Tau Bootis

A space probe investigates a cloud covered planet in outer space
A space probe investigates a beautiful cloud covered planet in outer space. Clouds swirl over the planets surface and through its atmosphere

Artists concept of jovian planets composed of gas and ice, and the moons around them
Though jovian planets may be composed of gases and ices, the dozens of moons around them may be all the solid ground necessary to spawn intelligent beings

An astronaut on a barren planet with moon rising over the horizon
An artists depiction of the view from a rocky and barren alien world. A large cratered moon rises over the airless environment

A fleet of massive spaceships take position over Earth for a coming invasion
A fleet of massive spaceships known as motherships take position over Earth for a coming invasion

A heavily cratered moon in orbit around a water covered planet
An artists illustration of a heavily cratered moon in orbit around a water covered planet. Wisps of clouds circulate through the atmosphere of the planet

A view across a hypothetical barren alien planet towards a brown dwarf in the sky
View from a small, barren hypothetical planet orbiting obliquely to the plane of massive dust rings surrounding a brown dwarf of about 60 Jupiter masses

A ringed blue gas giant with shepherd moon in the rings, against a starry background

Illustration of a globular cluster over the terrain of a barren planet. This cluster contains about 50, 000 stars and is riding high above our own Milky Way galaxy

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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)