Spacetime Collection

A Black Hole in a Globular Cluster
Artists View of a Black Hole in a Globular Cluster

Einstein and Eddington, 1930
Einstein and Eddington. German-born physicist Albert Einstein (1879-1955), at left, was famous for his theories of relativity

The universe is a place of intense color and beauty

Artists concept of an astronaut falling towards a black hole in outer space. Gamma Rays erupt from the poles as a nearby nebula is pulled in

A flying saucer using wormhole technology to travel to a distant world

A colorful part of our galaxy featuring planets, galaxies and nebulae
A colorful part of our galaxy consisting of planets, nebula, galaxies and clouds of nebulous gases

Time warp, conceptual artwork C016 / 6302
Time warp. Conceptual artwork of a warped clock face on a background of stars and nebulae. This represents the warping of time at near-light speeds and in strong gravitational fields

Black Hole Singularity Diagram
A diagram explaining the Event Horizon of a black hole

A distant alien star system

Diagram illustrating the history of the universe

Artists concept of the cosmic wonders of the universe, such as stars, galaxies, planets, nebulae, comets and more

Illustration of a wormhole
A diagram showing how a wormhole between two parts of our universe or two different universes works

Calabi-yau manifold, artwork C017 / 8031
Calabi-yau manifold, computer artwork. Calabi-yau manifolds are six-dimensional shapes thought to be the location of the extra six dimensions (on top of the four known to exist)

Artists depiction of a black hole and its accretion disk in interstellar space
An artists depiction of a black hole and its accretion disk in interstellar space pulling in gas and dust from a nearby nebula. Gamma ray bursts exit at the black holes poles and shoot into space

Artists depiction of a black hole in interstellar space
An artists depiction of a black hole in interstellar space pulling in gas and dust that start to heat. Gamma ray bursts exit at the black holes poles and shoot into space

A dying star which will soon give new beginning to a black hole. A new unstoppable power rising on our eyes

A colorful star system illuminated by different colored nebula gases, providing light and warmth to a nearby planet

An advanced civilization uses time travel spheres to send out robotic exploration teams
An advanced civilization uses time and dimensional travel spheres to send out robotic exploration teams to explore all parts of time and space

Artists concept illustrating our beautiful cosmic universe
Artists concept illustrating what a beautiful, colorful place our cosmic universe truly is

A spaceship flies near a cosmic string from the formation of the universe
A spaceship flies near to a Cosmic String leftover from the formation of the universe

The beauty of the creation of the universe

A planetary system in the outer limits of a distant nebula, somewhere within our galaxy

A space shuttle tries to avoid the gravity well of a supermassive black hole
An astronaut works desperately to repair his engine, before being caught in the gravity well of a supermassive black hole

Artist concept of a galaxy inside of a glowing hydrogen blob. The artists representation shows what one of the galaxies inside a blob might look like if viewed at a relatively close distance

A parallel universe so thin you re able to see the other side
In this exact place, the edge between parallel universes is so thin you re able to see the other side

A powerful jet from a supermassive black hole is blasting a nearby galaxy. This never-before witnessed galactic violence may have a profound effect on planets in the jets path

A red giant star orbiting a black hole, which is drawing in matter from the star

A distant alien solar system whose worlds have desert environments
A distant alien solar system whose worlds all have desert environments

Artists concept of Quasars. Quasars are bright, energetic regions around giant, active black holes in galactic centers. Although immensely powerful and visible across billions of light years

A supermassive black hole in the galaxys core
In this artists rendition, dust grains mixed with heated, outflowing gas can be seen as brown wisps to the north and south of the central yellow spot

An artists illustration of the Cygnus X-1 system. Cygnus X-1 is a so-called stellar-mass black hole, a class of black holes that comes from the collapse of a massive star

A conceptual view of part of our vast universe

Artists concept illustrating the cosmic beauty of the universe
Artists concept illustrating the amazing and breathtaking cosmic beauty of the universe

Illustration of a massive star going supernova, which means it is creating an immensely powerful explosion, which for a brief moment is brighter than the entire light of the galaxy

The formation of new planets in an alien star system

A black hole gobbles up planets down its vortex

Illustration of a spacecraft travelling faster than the speed of light. A massive spacecraft employs a novel propulsion that exploits physics as yet unknown to travel faster than light

Artists concept of planets and stars mixed together in an ever-changing nebula
A blurring of colors of planets and stars mixed together in an ever-changing nebula, or maybe its just a dream, who knows

A cosmic place where time and space fuse into a multitude of possibilities
Artists concept of a cosmic place where time and space fuse into a multitude of possibilities, bright, colorful and beautiful

A conceptual image of the universe with its mixture of rich colours and cosmic objects

The creation of a new solar system somewhere deep in outer space

A rare galaxy that is extremely dusty, and produces radio jets
This artists rendition illustrates a rare galaxy that is extremely dusty, and produces radio jets

Gamma Rays in Active Galactic Nuclei

View of a distant part of the galaxy

The central region of the Milky Way galaxy
In this image, observations using infrared light and X-ray light see through the obscuring dust and reveal the intense activity near the galactic core of the Milky Way

Composite image of a galaxy cluster
This is a new composite image of galaxy cluster MS0735.6+7421, located about 2.6 billion light-years away in the constellation Camelopardalis

Illustration of a supermassive black hole at the core of a young, star-rich galaxy
This artists conception illustrates one of the most primitive supermassive black holes known, at the core of a young, star-rich galaxy

Light and matter being pulled into a black hole
A black hole is an area of space where gravity is so dense that light and matter are pulled into it

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"Exploring the Depths of Spacetime: Unveiling the Cosmic Wonders" In 1930, Einstein and Eddington revolutionized our understanding of the universe by introducing the concept of spacetime. This captivating notion reveals that space and time are intricately intertwined, forming a dynamic fabric that shapes our reality. The universe, beyond its vastness, is an enchanting realm filled with intense colors and breathtaking beauty. It unveils celestial wonders that surpass human imagination - from distant alien star systems to vibrant planets, galaxies, and nebulae. Imagine an astronaut falling towards a black hole in outer space; it's like witnessing a dance between gravity and destiny. Artists capture this extraordinary phenomenon as they depict astronauts being pulled into the enigmatic depths of these cosmic entities. But what if we could transcend conventional travel methods? Picture a flying saucer utilizing wormhole technology to journey effortlessly through spacetime towards distant worlds. Such concepts ignite our curiosity about what lies beyond our known boundaries. Sometimes, we ponder whether time itself can be warped or manipulated. Conceptual artworks illustrate mind-bending scenarios where time warps create intricate pathways through which one can traverse history or explore alternate realities. Delving deeper into black holes' mysteries leads us to their singularity diagram—a visual representation of their immense gravitational pull devouring everything within reach while leaving behind only questions about what lies inside. As we unravel the history of the universe through diagrams mapping its evolution over billions of years, we gain glimpses into its awe-inspiring origins and transformations—each chapter revealing new secrets waiting to be discovered. Artists bring these cosmic wonders closer to us by creating vivid depictions that transport us across unimaginable distances—an invitation to contemplate both our insignificance in this vast expanse yet also marvel at humanity's ability to comprehend it all. Amongst these illustrations emerges another fascinating concept—the existence of wormholes—hypothetical tunnels connecting different parts of spacetime.