Extrasolar Collection

Artists concept illustrating the two Saturn-sized planets discovered by the Kepler
This artistas concept illustrates the two Saturn-sized planets discovered by the Kepler mission. The star system is oriented edge-on, as seen by Kepler, such that both planets cross in front

Artists concept of Epsilon Eridani, a possible habitable planet
Epsilon Eridani is another factual solar system similar to our own. Scientists put this system on a promising list of potential life-bearing planets due to the their position within the habitable

One of the planets orbiting 70 Virginis is a super-Jupiter, so close to the star that it is heated to a red heat

Artists concept of an alien planet. If life is plentiful in the universe, there are likely inhabited planets that are part of multiple star systems

Artists concept of the Kepler-11 planetary system
Kepler 11 has been discovered to host a solar system of at least six planets with comparable sizes to the Earth. This high number makes the solar system unique among the ones discovered so far

Artists concept of a blue-white gas giant planet

Artists depiction of Kepler 22b, a planet within the habitable zone of a type G star about 600 light years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus

Alien landscape and moons, artwork C016 / 6350
Alien landscape and moons. Artwork of the view from an alien planet, with two moons in the sky. Such extrasolar planets are detected by a variety of methods

Artwork of exoplanet eclipsing its star
This illustration shows an extrasolar planet (exoplanet) eclipsing its star. A moon can be seen off the to left of the planet

Artists concept of an alien planetary system. Far beyond our own solar system there are a likely billions of other planets orbiting stars like and unlike our own sun

View from a hypothetical moon in orbit around the first known planet to reside in
This artists illustration shows the view from a hypothetical moon in orbit around the first known planet to reside in a tight-knit triple-star system

A hypothetical view across a rocky and watery terrain on extrasolar planet Gliese 581 c
Hypothetical view from the surface of Gliese 581 c, its red dwarf host hangs low in the sky over a rocky and watery terrain

An artistis concept of an unusual, methane-free world partially eclipsed by its star. The Spitzer Space Telescope has found evidence that a hot

Upsilon is another sun like our own with a planet that lies within the habitable zone. Discoveries like these lead scientist to push their limits

A chartered private corvette being intercepted by a strange alien craft
Artists concept of a chartered private corvette being intercepted by a strange alien craft just outside the gravity well of 47 Ursae Majoris b

Artists depiction of a gas giant planet on a white background

Artists depiction of a binary star system with a close orbiting planet
An artists depiction of a binary star system with a close orbiting planet

This artists conception depicts the Kepler-10 star system, located about 560 light-years away near the Cygnus and Lyra constellations. Kepler has discovered two planets around this star

A barren world passes in front of a large and complex nebula

A stealth fighter en route to Hades, a ringed planet. The stealth fighter is leaving the cover of an asteroid field

An artists impression of a unique type of exoplanet
This is an artists impression of a unique type of exoplanet discovered with the Hubble Space Telescope. The planet is so close to its star that it completes an orbit in 10.5 hours

A ringed planet in front of an odd starfield

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

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"Exploring the Vast Universe: A Glimpse into Extrasolar Worlds" Artists have conceptualized two Saturn-sized planets discovered by the Kepler mission, expanding our understanding of distant planetary systems. Epsilon Eridani, a captivating artist's concept of a possible habitable planet, ignites our imagination about extraterrestrial life. The super-Jupiter orbiting 70 Virginis unveils the diversity of exoplanets and challenges our knowledge of planetary formation. Witness an extraordinary artwork capturing an exoplanet eclipsing its star, reminding us of the wonders that lie beyond our solar system. The Kepler-11 planetary system comes to life through artistic interpretation, revealing intricate orbits and diverse celestial bodies. Immerse yourself in an alien landscape adorned with enigmatic moons in this stunning artwork (C016 / 6350), transporting us to uncharted territories. Step into the realm of possibility with an artist's concept depicting an intriguing alien planetary system, sparking curiosity about what lies beyond Earth. Experience a breathtaking view from a hypothetical moon orbiting the first known extrasolar planet – a perspective that expands our cosmic horizons. Journey across rocky and watery terrains on Gliese 581 c, as envisioned by artists who bring this extrasolar world closer to our imagination than ever before. Delve into the mysteries of an unusual methane-free world partially eclipsed by its star – another testament to nature's boundless creativity among exoplanets. Upsilon presents itself as another sun-like star harboring a potentially habitable planet within its welcoming "Goldilocks zone, " fueling dreams of finding other Earth-like worlds out there.