Supernova Collection (#4)

Artwork of the Crab Nebula M1
Computer artwork of the Crab Nebula, the remnant of a star which was destroyed in a supernova explosion, and which was witnessed by Chinese astronomers in 1054 AD

Measuring the expanding universe, artwork C017 / 0678
Measuring the expanding universe. Computer artwork demonstrating two ways that are used to measure the rate at which the universe is expanding. At left the standard candle method is shown

Pulsar, artwork F006 / 9972
Pulsar, computer artwork. A pulsar, 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

Cassiopeia A, NuSTAR X-ray image C016 / 9727
Cassiopeia A, NuSTAR X-ray image. This object is a supernova remnant, the expanding shell from a massive star that exploded as a supernova some 11, 000 years ago

Evolution of supernova 1993J, 1993-2000 C016 / 9605
Evolution of supernova 1993J. Radio telescope observations of the expanding shell formed by supernova SN 1993J between May 1993 (top left) and February 2000 (bottom right)

Discovery of supernova 1993J C016 / 9604
Discovery of supernova 1993J. X-ray telescope images of the central region of the galaxy M81 in October 1992 (left) and April 1993 (right), showing the appearance of the supernova SN 1993J (arrowed)

Cosmic rays, artwork
Cosmic rays. Artwork of high-energy particles and radiation from space (cosmic rays) impacting molecules and atoms in the Earths atmosphere

Tycho Brahe, caricature C015 / 6717
Tycho Brahe (1546-1601). Caricature of the Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe. Brahe is considered the greatest astronomical observer of the pre-telescopic era

Tycho Brahe, caricature C015 / 6716
Tycho Brahe (1546-1601). Caricature of the Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe. Brahe is considered the greatest astronomical observer of the pre-telescopic era

Supernova and Earth, artwork C015 / 0802
Supernova and Earth. Artwork of a supernova (upper right) occurring relatively near Earth. This is the explosive death of a massive star as it collapses after running out of fuel

Supernova, artwork C013 / 5641
Supernova, artwork. This explosive event is the result of a massive star exhausting the hydrogen and helium that fuel its nuclear fires

Neutrino burst, conceptual image C013 / 5625
Neutrino burst, conceptual image. Computer artwork representing a burst of neutrinos released when a star collapses. Neutrinos are elementary particles with no charge and little or no mass

PETROGLYPH: SUPERNOVA. Dr. John Brandt of NASA examines an ancient Native American petroglyph which he believes commemorates the sighting of the supernova (exploding star)

Supernova neutrino detector. Tunnel A at the Gran Sasso Laboratories in Abruzzo, Italy. In 2003, this tunnel system is the largest underground laboratory for particle astrophysics in the world

Photomultiplier tube (PMT) held by technician Giuseppe Dipietro of the Gran Sasso Laboratory. 2200 PMTs are incorporated into the Borexino neutrino detector (not seen)

Dark matter detector. Technician Cristina Cozzini of the Gran Sasso Laboratory holding a sapphire crystal encased in copper

Lead for neutrino detector shield. Technician Carlo Bucci of the Gran Sasso Laboratory holding a bar of ancient Roman lead weighing more than 30 kilograms

Aritsts impressions of formation of a new star
Third in a series of 6 artists impressions illustrating the formation of a new star, such as the Sun. The great swirling cloud of interstellar dust & gases begins to contract under its own gravity

Artists impression of the formation of a new star
Second in a series of 6 artists impressions illustrating the formation of a new star, such as the Sun. A great swirling cloud of interstellar dust & gases floats gently in space

Supernova explosion, computer artwork. Supernovas are the explosive deaths of massive stars. A supernova will occur when a star runs out of fuel at the end of its life

Artwork showing a mechanism for gamma-ray bursts
Gamma-ray burst. Artwork showing a possible mechanism for gamma-ray bursts, extremely powerful bursts of gamma radiation that flare and then disappear in a matter of seconds

Supernova. Computer artwork of an exploding star, or supernova. Supernovae occur when a massive star exhausts its nuclear fuel

Supernova remnant Cassiopeia A, X-ray image. Cassiopeia A (Cas A) is a remnant of a supernova star that exploded around 320 years ago, the youngest in the Milky Way galaxy

Supernova 1987a explosion simulation
Supernova 1987a explosion (image 1 of 5). Computer simulation of a star exploding as Supernova 1987a 300 seconds after its core collapsed

Z Camelopardalis, UV image
Z Camelopardalis, far ultraviolet image. Z Camelopardalis (centre, white) is a double-star (binary) system. It is composed of a dead star (white dwarf) and a companion star

Optical image of supernova 1987A

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

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

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

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

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

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

The first stars, artwork
The first stars. Artwork of the first stars in the universe, thought to have formed over 13 billion years ago, when the universe was only a few million years old

Neutrino detector. Researcher checking a photomultiplier tube (PMT) in the Borexino neutrino detector. Neutrinos are elementary particles produced by nuclear reactions in stars

Spherical universe, artwork
Spherical or closed universe, conceptual artwork

Light explosion concept
" Light explosion" image of a Meteosat weather satellite at the National Space Centre, Leicester, UK (effect produced by zooming while shutter was open)

Comet theories, 16th century

Exploding white dwarf, 3D simulation. Supercomputer model of a white dwarf star exploding 0.9 seconds after ignition. The star surface, coloured green, measures 3, 800 kilometres in diameter

Supernova, 3D simulation. Supercomputer model of a supernova simulation showing the lopsided blast waves of gas resulting from the explosion

Supernova explosion, 3D simulation
Supernova explosion. 3D supercomputer simulation of a supernova expanding 346.7 seconds after ignition. The model represents a supernova measuring around 2.4 million kilometres in diameter

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

Gran Sasso Laboratory entrance
Gran Sasso laboratory entrance. Time-exposure image of car light trails by the entrance to the physics laboratories at Gran Sasso in Abruzzo, Italy

Road sign to Gran Sasso Laboratories
Gran Sasso Laboratories. Road sign showing the way to the National Laboratories at Gran Sasso. Experiments are carried out here to detect dark matter and neutrinos

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"Exploring the Cosmic Spectacle: Supernova Unveiled" Witness the mesmerizing aftermath of a supernova explosion as the Cygnus Loop Supernova Blast Wave ripples through space. Behold the captivating beauty of the Amazing Crab Nebula, a celestial masterpiece formed by a supernova remnant. A stunning composite image reveals the intricate details of the Crab Nebula, showcasing its vibrant colors and ethereal glow. Immerse yourself in an artistic interpretation of a supernova explosion, where cosmic forces collide to create breathtaking phenomena. Discover the enchanting allure of The Orion Nebula, where stellar birth and death dance together in a celestial ballet. Explore Vela's mysterious center within the Gum Nebula area, home to remnants from an ancient supernova that still captivate astronomers today. Gaze upon Altair, one of Aquila's brightest stars that has witnessed countless cosmic events including awe-inspiring supernovae. Marvel at The Whirlpool Galaxy and its companion galaxy as they showcase their gravitational interaction amidst swirling cosmic dust clouds. Journey to SN1987A in the Large Magellanic Cloud - witness this historic supernova event that forever changed our understanding of stellar evolution. Delve into fascinating studies on how different elements interact during a supernova explosion, unraveling mysteries hidden within these cataclysmic events. Step back in time with "Three Magi Following the Star of Bethlehem, " capturing humanity's fascination with celestial wonders throughout history (1925 lithograph). Encounter Tycho Brahe's portrait (1546-1601), an influential astronomer who meticulously observed and documented numerous astronomical phenomena including exploding stars (supernovae).