Outburst Collection (#4)

An eye-shaped nebula and ring of glowing debris around a planetary system
An eye-shaped nebula, the remains of a star forming molecular cloud that is being torn apart by the supergiant at its center

An artists concept of the STEREO spacecraft surrounding the sun

A compact object, or a black hole, is seen ripping off gas from its sun-like companion that has filled its Roche Lobe. Gas from the star (called the donor)

View from Pluto if our Sun were replaced by VY Canis Majoris

Artists concept of a Hypergiant Star. Hypergiant stars are the most massive known. They can weigh more than 250 times the mass of the sun

Comet 17P / Holmes after the comet erupted
Comet 17P/Holmes after the comet erupted

Outburst of the Jews from Jerusalem, Jan Luyken, Pieter Mortier, 1704

Comet Holmes in Perseus, November 2007
Comet Holmes (17P/Holmes) in the constellation of Perseus, optical image. The comet is the green dot just above centre left. This image was obtained on 1 November 2007

Solar structure and life-cycle, artwork
Solar structure and life-cycle. Computer artwork showing the structure of the Sun (left) and its life-cycle (across top). At the Suns core (blue)

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"Outburst: A Spectacular Display of Nature's Power and Emotion" Witness the mesmerizing light echoes from an exploding star, illuminating the vastness of our universe. In the realm of emotions, sometimes we experience an outburst - a sudden release of pent-up feelings that can be both overwhelming and liberating. Just like abstract art, an a raw expression of thoughts and emotions, transcending boundaries and inviting interpretation. The Maori Football Team takes to Richmond for their first match against the Surrey Club on 3 October. An outburst of passion and determination fuels their pursuit for victory. Captured in an engraving, this historic moment showcases the intensity and energy unleashed by these talented athletes as they strive for greatness. Sometimes, even in moments filled with chaos, there is beauty. Witness a Samburu youth being forcibly restrained after throwing an outburst into existence - a reminder that actions have consequences. Nature too has its own way of expressing itself. Behold the night-time explosive eruption of Sakurajima volcano in Japan or the Strombolian eruption at Stromboli volcano in Italy's Aeolian Islands. These fiery displays remind us how powerful forces lie dormant within our planet's core. Even Yellowstone National Park holds secrets beneath its surface. The Churning Cauldron hot spring bubbles with fervor - nature's very own outburst creating breathtaking landscapes over time. Whether it be celestial explosions or human emotions breaking free from constraints, "outbursts" serve as reminders that life is full of unexpected surprises waiting to unfold before our eyes.