Star Death Collection (#3)

Black hole spectrum, X-ray image
Black hole spectrum. Coloured Chandra telescope X- ray spectrum of the black hole binary system XTE J1118+480. The spectrum (narrow line)

Eskimo nebula. Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image of the Eskimo planetary nebula (NGC 2393). Planetary nebulae are formed when a Sun-like star ejects its outer layers at the end of its life

Gamma ray burst formation, artwork. A gamma ray burst (GRB) is a short, intense emission of gamma rays from a point source in space

Computer artwork of a supernova explosion
Supernova. Computer artwork of a star exploding as a supernova. A supernova occurs when a star of more than a few solar masses runs out of nuclear fuel in its core

Crab nebula gas filaments
Crab Nebula. Hubble Space Telescope image of the interior of the Crab Nebula supernova remnant (M1). Different elements are colour-coded: sulphur (pink), nitrogen (red)

Simeis 147 supernova remnant, optical image. The glowing filaments of gas and dust are the remains of a supernova explosion, or explosive death of a large star

Dumbbell planetary nebula (M27)
Dumbbell Nebula. Optical image of the Dumbbell planetary nebula (M27, NGC 6853). This has nothing to do with a planet. It is actually a shell of gas ejected from a star near the end of its life

Artwork of a black hole
Black hole. Artists impression of a black hole with a glowing accretion disk. The disk occurs because matter has angular momentum transferred to it by gravitational effects as it falls towards

Cats Eye Nebula and the Hubble telescope

Hubble image of disc and black hole in NGC 7052
Black hole. Hubble space telescope (HST) optical image of a massive black hole in the centre of the elliptical galaxy NGC 7052

Supernova in galaxy NGC 1300
Supernova. Computer artwork of a supernova (pink) in the barred spiral galaxy NGC 1300. A supernova is the explosive death of a star, which for a short while can outshine an entire galaxy

Computer artwork depicting spacetime
Spacetime. Computer artwork showing the curvature of spacetime due to the presence of a star, lead- ing to the formation of a gravitational well

Rings around supernova remnant SN 1987a
Unusual ring structure around SN1987A. False- colour optical image of the supernova remnant (SNR) of SN1987A, made by the Hubble Space Telescope

Neutron star, artwork
Neutron star. Artwork of a neutron star. This super-dense astronomical object is the remains of a massive star that has collapsed under its own gravity

Black hole model
Black hole. Computer model of the turbulent accre- tion disc around a non-rotating (Schwarzschild) black hole. The colours show the amount of red shifting (decreasing from red to blue) in the disc

Conceptual computer artwork of a black ho

Hubble image of black hole
Black hole. Hubble Space Telescope (HST) data that reveals the presence of a black hole in the centre of the M84 galaxy. The image shows the velocity of gas seen along a long, narrow slit

Computer artwork of a gamma ray burst
Gamma ray burst. Computer artwork of a gamma ray burst. These are extremely high-energy events which flare up at random places throughout the universe

Illustration depicting a supernova explosion
Supernova. Illustration depicting the explosion of a star as a supernova. A supernova occurs when a star of more than a few solar masses runs out of nuclear fuel in its core

Black hole, conceptual computer artwork. Matter is spiralling into the black hole, dragged by immense gravitational forces. This will cause the material to give off high-energy X-rays

Hubble telescope image of the Stingray Nebula
Stingray nebula. Hubble telescope light image of the Stingray nebula, the youngest known planetary nebula yet discovered in 1998. A nebula is a cloud of gas and dust

Supernova remnant 1987A. Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image of the glowing ring of gas that is the remains of supernova 1987A. SN1987A is located in the Large Magellanic Cloud galaxy

Variable star. Artwork of a variable Mira-type binary star system, seen from the surface of a nearby planet. The system, which consists of a large red giant star (left)

Planetary nebula M2-9
Planetary nebula. Hubble space telescope image of the M2-9 bipolar planetary nebula, with its 2 pro- minent gas jets. Neutral oxygen is red

Supernova interaction

Veil nebula supernova remnant, NGC 6979. Optical image of a region of the Veil nebula, part of the Cygnus Loop, which is the remnant of a supernova that exploded some 5-8000 years ago

Artwork: binary star system containing black hole
Artists impression of a binary star system consisting of a black hole (upper right) and a red giant star (upper left). At lower right is a nebula, a cloud of gas and dust where new stars are forming

Crab nebula and Zeta Tauri star
Crab nebula (M1, upper right) and the star Zeta Tauri (lower left). The Crab nebula is a supernova remnant, expanding shells of gas cast off by a supernova, the explosive death of a massive star

Supernova explosion. Image 1 of 4. Supercomputer simulation showing a supernova explosion 50 milliseconds (thousandths of a second) after core collapse

Artwork of a black hole at the centre of a galaxy
Black hole. Artists impression of a large black hole (at lower centre) located at the centre of an active galaxy. Around the hole are numerous stars

Cosmic wave, artwork
Cosmic wave, conceptual computer artwork. Spinning black hole dragging the fabric of space and time into its centre

Merged black holes. Image 2 of 2. Supercomputer simulation of two non-spinning black holes (brown disc at centre) that have merged together

Earth in a black hole, artwork
Black hole swallowing Earth, computer artwork. Black holes are regions of space in which the gravitational field is so strong that not even light can escape

Black holes merging. Image 1 of 2. Supercomputer simulation of two non-spinning black holes (grey discs right and left of centre) merging

Planetary nebula, artwork
Planetary nebula, computer artwork. Planetary nebulae are shells of glowing gases from a dying star, expanding outwards from the central star

Planetary nebula, X-ray composite
Planetary nebula. Combined X-ray and optical image of the planetary nebula BD+30-3639. A planetary nebula is a bubble of hot gas and dust, many times the size of our solar system

Expanding Sun and the Earth, artwork
Expaning Sun and Earth. Computer artwork of the Sun and Earth. It is estimated that in 5-6 billion years, the Sun will have exhausted the hydrogen fuel in its core

Crab nebula (M1). Composite x-ray, infrared and optical image of the Crab nebula, the remnant of a supernova. In the centre of the nebula is the remains of the stars core

Black hole, conceptual image
Black hole, conceptual computer artwork. Black holes are regions in space where the pull of gravity exceeds the velocity of light

Star death, artwork
Star death. Artwork of a dying star seen from one of its orbiting planets. The star has expanded to more than 50 times its original diameter, becoming a red giant

Black hole, conceptual artwork
Black hole, conceptual computer artwork. Black holes are regions in space where the pull of gravity exceeds the velocity of light

Ring nebula (M57)
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"Exploring the Cosmic Spectacle: Unveiling the Mysteries of Star Death" Witness the mesmerizing beauty of the Crab Nebula (M1), a celestial masterpiece born from a supernova explosion that occurred in 1054 AD. Behold this captivating composite image of the Crab Nebula, showcasing its intricate details and vibrant colors, revealing nature's artistic prowess. Through breathtaking artwork, delve into the cataclysmic event known as a supernova explosion, where stars bid their final farewell in an awe-inspiring display of energy release. Experience ethereal light echoes reverberating through space, remnants of an exploding star that continue to captivate astronomers' imagination and unravel cosmic secrets. Marvel at a distant galaxy's stellar demise as it unleashes a dazzling supernova spectacle, illuminating vast regions with its radiant glow before fading into obscurity. Gaze upon planetary nebulae – celestial cocoons formed by dying stars – as they paint the cosmos with their vivid hues and intricate structures like brushstrokes on an interstellar canvas. Delve deeper into cosmic wonders with Spitzer's infrared lens capturing the Helix Nebula's hidden beauty - unveiling layers unseen by human eyes but cherished by stargazers worldwide. Immerse yourself in Hubble Space Telescope's iconic image of the Helix Nebula; witness its delicate tendrils stretching across space like wisps of celestial smoke frozen in time. Encounter red dwarf stars - long-lived yet destined for ultimate decay - silently burning out while leaving behind enigmatic traces that intrigue scientists seeking answers about our universe's fate. Venture towards mysterious black holes lurking within cosmic depths; these enigmatic gravitational monsters devour matter relentlessly while shaping galaxies around them. Explore another facet of Helix Nebula’s splendor—a planetary nebula—unfolding before your eyes like a cosmic butterfly, showcasing the grandeur of stellar evolution.