Stellar Collection (#39)

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

Galaxy cluster formation. Supercomputer model of the formation of galaxies and clusters of galaxies from the contraction of a homogeneous cloud (left)

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

Wormhole in the Big Bang. Computer artwork of a wormhole (connected funnels) created during the Big Bang (white star at lower centre)

Infrared galaxies. Thirty largest galaxies seen in the infrared sky. These are not the same as the largest galaxies viewed in visible light because some stars are brighter in visible light than in

V. Ambartsumian, Soviet astrophysicist
Viktor Amazaspovich Ambartsumian (1908-1996), Soviet astrophysicist and astronomer. Ambartsumian was one of the founders of theoretical astrophysics

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

Mathematical universe, conceptual artwork

Light echoes around star V838 Monocerotis, Hubble Space Telescope image. This star underwent a massive brightening, or nova, in 2002

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

Alien planet and its moon, artwork
Alien planet and its moon. Computer artwork of an alien (extrasolar) planet and its moon orbiting a Sun-like star

Hyperspace, artwork
Hyperspace, conceptual computer artwork

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

Blue supergiant star, artwork
Blue supergiant star, computer artwork

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

Dying Earth. Computer artwork of the future Sun heating a scorched Earth. In 5-6 billion years the Sun will have exhausted the hydrogen fuel in its core

Alien gas giant planet, artwork
Alien gas giant planet. Artwork of a view from above a moon orbiting an alien gas giant planet (upper centre) that is orbiting very close to its parent star

Magnetar star SGR 1806-20, artwork
Magnetar star SGR 1806-20. Artwork showing a gamma ray burst (blue shell) from the magnetar SGR 1806-20. A magnetar is a type of neutron star with a very strong magnetic field

Supernova explosion, computer simulation
Supernova explosion. Computer simulation showing the gas velocities of a 15 solar mass star exploding into a supernova at one second after the start of the explosion

Pulsar, artwork
Pulsar, computer artwork. A pulsar (upper right), a rapidly rotating neutron star, is the collapsed super-dense core of a massive star that has blown off its outer layers in a supernova

Cataclysmic binary stars, artwork
Cataclysmic binary stars. Computer artwork of a red dwarf (large) orbiting around a white dwarf (small). The white dwarfs powerful gravitational force is pulling atmospheric matter away from the red

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

Libra, the Scales or Balance, being the seventh of the twelve constellations assigned an astrological sign of the Zodiac (23 September to 23 October)

Aries, the Ram, being the first of the twelve constellations assigned an astrological sign of the Zodiac (21 March to 19 April)

Bianchinis Meridian Line
In 1702 Pope Clement XI inaugrated the meridian line he commissioned from the mathematician and astronomer, Francesco Bianchini.Its purpose was to verify the Gregorian calendar reforms of 1582

Aquarius, the Water Bearer, being the eleventh of the twelve constellations assigned an astrological sign of the Zodiac (22 June to 22 July)

Virgo, the Virgin, being the sixth of the twelve constellations assigned an astrological sign of the Zodiac (23 August to the 22 September)

Pisces, the Fishes, being the twelfth of the twelve constellations assigned an astrological sign of the Zodiac (19 February to 20 March)

Omega Centauri (NGC 5139) composite image
Omega Centauri (NGC 5139). Composite infrared and optical image of the Omega Centauri globular cluster. Globular clusters are spherical groups of very old stars, about 12 billion years old

Leo, the Lion, being the fifth of the twelve constellations assigned an astrological sign of the Zodiac (23 July to 22 August)

Gemini, the Heavenly Twins, third of the twelve constellations or signs of the Zodiac (May 21 - June20). One of twelve inlaid marble panels decorating Bianchinis Meridian Line in the Basilica of

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"Exploring the Celestial Symphony: A Stellar Journey through the Night Sky" Embark on a captivating celestial journey as we delve into the wonders of our vast universe. From the enchanting Plough asterism in Ursa Major to the mesmerizing Orion's Belt, each stellar hint unveils a breathtaking spectacle that leaves us in awe. Gaze upon the ethereal beauty of the Orion Nebula, an interstellar nursery where stars are born, illuminating our cosmic tapestry with their radiant glow. As we venture further, Cygnus and Lyra constellations grace our view, their intricate patterns weaving tales of ancient mythology across time and space. Witness the enigmatic Crab Nebula (M1), its remnants from a supernova explosion centuries ago still shimmering with celestial energy. Through an optical photo enhanced by a star filter, Sirius emerges as a dazzling beacon amidst countless others, casting its brilliance upon our earthly realm. The Scorpius constellation beckons us closer with its scorpion-shaped formation, reminding us of nature's delicate balance between beauty and danger. In another composite image of the Crab Nebula, layers of cosmic artistry blend seamlessly to create an otherworldly masterpiece that captivates even the most discerning eye. An optical image captures Sirius once more; its luminosity transcending mere pixels to evoke wonder within our souls. Behold an artist's rendition of a supernova explosion - an explosive display that marks both endings and beginnings in this grand cosmic symphony. Immerse yourself beneath Nepal's Pharilapche Peak as Sirius joins forces with Orion and Aldebaran to paint a celestial canvas above us. The sheer magnitude of M16 - The Eagle Nebula in Serpens - unfolds before our eyes like wings unfurling against infinite darkness. In this exploration through space and time, we find ourselves humbled by these stellar marvels that remind us just how small we are in the grand scheme of the universe.