Extrasolar Collection (#4)

Illustration comparing the size of extrasolar planet Gliese 581 c with that of the Earth
Illustration comparing the size of extrasolar planet Gliese 581 c (right) with that of the Earth (left). Gliese 581 c is believed to be about five times more massive than the Earth with a diameter

Artists concept of a windy planet with a thick atmosphere
Artists concept of a windy planet with atmosphere so thick its impossible to land there

Artists concept of the Kepler-16 system, showing the binary star being orbited by Kepler-16b. Kepler-16 orbits a slowly rotating K-dwarf that is very active with numerous star spots

Alien worlds that orbit different types of stars. These planets belong to a system that is part of a small star cluster which illuminates nebulous gases

This planet is home to the capital of Asellus Secundus. Giant cities light the planet on the night side

Artists concept of a red giant over a hypothetical planet. A red giant star expels its first of many shells of gas into space

Illustration of a hypothetical idyllic landscape on a distant alien planet
Recent discoveries of what appear to be giant planets orbiting very close to distant stars inspired this image. Due to the close proximity to its own sun

Retro space poster of Kepler-186f
Kepler-186f is the first Earth-size planet discovered in the potentially habitable zone around another star, where liquid water could exist on the planets surface

Illustration of the giant extrasolar planet 70 Virginis b
Extrasolar planet 70 Virginis b presides over the hot and airless terrain of a hypothetical moon. While it is not known if 70 Virginis b has rings, it is certainly possible

A ringed gas giant is home to several worlds and worldlets. Hommage to 2001

An artists depiction of an Earth type world with two orbiting moons

Artists concept of how an extraterrestrial civilization on an earth-like planet
This image suggests how an extraterrestrial civilization on an earth-like planet might reveal itself via artificial light sources

Artists concept of an Earth-like planet rich in carbon and dry. Chances are low that life as we know it, which requires liquid water, would thrive under such barren conditions

A binary star system consisting of a red giant and a white dwarf, seen from a hypothetical planet

A planet full of massive mountain chains and vast deserts
A planet from a single rock, full of massive mountain chains and vast deserts

The Sun as a Red Giant in the Far Future
Stars do not last forever. After around 10 billion years, a star like the Sun will start to run low on the supply of hydrogen in its core, which it uses to form helium and keep shining

Artwork of a planet orbiting a pulsar
Artwork of a supernova remnant. When a massive star reaches the end of reactionable nuclear fuel in its core, it explodes in a cosmic blast known as a supernova

Alien landscape and planets, artwork C016 / 6344
Alien landscape and planets, artwork

Alien landscape and planets, artwork C016 / 6345
Alien landscape and planets. Artwork of the view from a moon of a gas giant extrasolar planet. Such planets are detected by a variety of methods

Alien landscape and nebulae, artwork
Alien landscape and planet. Artwork of the view from a moon of a gas giant extrasolar planet (top right), with another moon at lower right. Such planets are detected by a variety of methods

Alien landscape and planet, artwork C016 / 6346
Alien landscape and planet. Artwork of the view from a moon of a gas giant extrasolar planet. Such planets are detected by a variety of methods

Alien landscape and planet, artwork C016 / 6343
Alien landscape and planet. Artwork of the view from a moon of an ringed gas giant extrasolar planet. Such planets are detected by a variety of methods

Alien landscape and planet, artwork C016 / 6347
Alien landscape and planet. Artwork of the view from a moon of a gas giant extrasolar planet. Such planets are detected by a variety of methods

Alien planetary system, artwork C014 / 0567
Alien planetary system. Computer artwork of a view across the surface of a hypothetical moon in orbit around the planet HD 18853 Ab (upper left), with three suns (bright)

Crashed alien space-craft, artwork
Crashed alien space-craft. Computer artwork of a space-ship that has crashed on the frozen surface of an alien moon

Globular cluster, artwork
Globular cluster. Computer artwork of a view across rock formations on the surface of an alien planet, towards its moon (centre) and a globular star cluster in the sky above

Alien radio telescope, artwork
Alien radio telescope. Computer artwork of a view across an alien planet, with a radio telescope on a mountain-top

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

Fomalhaut dust ring, ALMA image C014 / 5044
Fomalhaut dust ring, combined HST and ALMA image. The Fomalhaut star system and its planet and dust ring are around 25 light years from Earth in the constellation of Piscis Austrinus

Alien sunrise, artwork
Alien sunrise. Computer artwork showing an alien sun rising behind a planet in another solar system (exoplanet)

Kepler 35c seen from Kepler 36b, artwork C016 / 4338
Kepler 35c seen from Kepler 36b. Computer artwork showing how the exoplanet Kepler 35c (circular) would look if it were viewed from the surface of nearby planet Kepler 36b

Brown dwarf stars, artwork C016 / 3075
Brown dwarf stars. Computer artwork representing what brown dwarfs of different types might look like to a hypothetical interstellar traveller who has flown a spaceship to each one

Alien planet exploration, artwork C013 / 8974
Alien planet exploration. Computer artwork of astronauts on the surface of an alien planet

Alien planetary system, artwork C013 / 8961
Alien planetary system. Computer artwork of a view across an Earth-like alien moon towards its brown dwarf gas giant planet in the background

Alien planetary system, artwork C013 / 8960
Alien planetary system. Computer artwork of a view across an alien moon about to be impacted by a large asteroid (left), with a brown dwarf gas giant planet (large, centre right) in the background

Alien planetary system, artwork C013 / 8947
Alien planetary system. Computer artwork of a view across an alien moon that is on a collision course with another moon. A gas giant planet is in the background

Planet GJ1214b, artwork C013 / 7775
Planet GJ1214b. Computer artwork of the extrasolar planet GJ1214b transiting in front of its star, GJ 1214. This star lies around 40 light-years from the Sun, in the constellation Ophiuchus

Debris Disc Around a White Dwarf
Astronomers have found that certain white dwarf stars have atmospheres which are very rich in the rocky elements (such as silicon) which comprise Earth-like planets

Artwork of planet around binary Kepler-35
Artwork of a planet around the binary star Kepler-35, seen from one of its imagined moons. Kepler-35 is a binary system consisting of two early K-type main-sequence stars

Evolution of a Planetary System
Astronomers have found that certain white dwarf stars have atmospheres which are very rich in the rocky elements (such as silicon) which comprise Earth-like planets

Artwork of an Extrasolar Planetary System
Illustration of an extrasolar planetary system. Astronomers have found planetary systems around hundreds of stars. This image imagines a system somewhat like our own Solar System

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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.