Universe Collection (page 2)

Helix nebula, infrared Spitzer image
Helix nebula (NGC 7293), infrared Spitzer Space Telescope image. This is a planetary nebula, a series of shells of gas cast off by a dying star

Orion nebula (M42 and M43)
Orion nebula. Hubble Space Telescope mosaic of the Orion nebula (M42; NGC 1976), which is 1500 light years away in the constellation Orion

Milky way galaxy, artwork
Milky Way galaxy. Computer artwork of the Milky Way galaxy, which contains our solar system. The Milky Way is a spiral galaxy. It has a nucleus (yellow) of old stars at its centre

Universe timeline, artwork
Big Bang and Evolution of Galaxies - The observable Universe is about 84 billion light years across. According to the standard view of cosmolog

Universe timeline, artwork
Big Bang and Evolution of Galaxies - The observable Universe is about 84 billion light years across. According to the standard view of cosmolog

Multiple universes. Conceptual computer artwork of many Earths, representing the many worlds quantum theory. This theory is an attempt to explain the fundamental uncertainty of quantum theory

Celestial map by Johannes Van Keulen (1654-1715). SPAIN. Barcelona. Barcelona Maritime Museum

Dark matter distribution. Supercomputer simulation of the distribution of dark matter in the local universe. Dark matter is a form of matter that cannot be detected by telescopes as it emits no

Galaxy distribution, computer artwork
Galaxy distribution. Computer artwork of the distribution of galaxies in the Universe, appearing like foam on ocean waves

Martian landscape, artwork. Mars is a rocky desert world with no surface water. The red colour of the rocks is due to a high content of iron oxides

Mars, computer artwork. Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun, and it is a rocky desert world. It orbits the Sun in around 689 days at an average distance of around 227 million kilometres

Kepler-10b exoplanet, artwork
January 10, 2011 WASHINGTON -- NASAs Kepler mission confirmed the discovery of its first rocky planet, named Kepler-10b. Measuring 1.4 times the size of Earth

Open star cluster NGC 3603, HST image. The stars seen here are young stars, heating the gas and dust of the nebulae around them

Time warp, conceptual image. Composite artwork of a clock being sucked into a wormhole

Whirlpool Galaxy (M51, NGC 5194), visible light image. The Whirlpool galaxy is locked in a gravitational interaction with the smaller irregular galaxy NGC 5195 (left of M51)

Schiaparellis two hemispheres of the planet Mars
The two hemispheres of the planet Mars as drawn by the Italian astronomer and historian of science, Giovanni Schiaparelli

Voyager spacecraft. Computer artwork of a Voyager spacecraft passing out of our solar system. Two Voyager spacecraft were launched in 1977

Colliding galaxies, artwork
Colliding galaxies. Computer artwork of colliding galaxies seen from an alien planet. Collisions between galaxies are fairly common

Listen to the Universe
Al Barizi

Mandala of Chakrasamvara, c1400. Creator: Unknown
Mandala of Chakrasamvara, c1400. Chakrasamvara, a semi-wrathful Buddha, is represented in dark blue at the centre, united with his female partner, the red Vajravarahi

Amazing night photo with milky way, stars and bright galaxy view pattern. Milky Way over the sandy beach with palm trees

Home Milky Way
Al Barizi

The Fox Fur Nebula, located towards the constellation of Monoceros, is an immense cloud of interstellar gas and cosmic dust interacting with the radiation and winds released by the surrounding hot

Pillars of Creation in the Eagle Nebula
Pillars of Creation are part of the Eagle Nebula and are made of interstellar dust and gases

Arecibo message and decoded key C016 / 6817
Arecibo message and decoded key. Diagram showing the binary transmission (left) known as the Arecibo message, with the message decoded and labelled at centre and right

Surface of the planet Mercury. Creator: NASA
Surface of the planet Mercury

Aurora borealis above snowy islands of Lofoten
Lofoten islands is an archipelago in the county of Nordland, Norway. Is known for a distinctive scenery with dramatic mountains and peaks, open sea and sheltered bays, beaches and untouched lands

Picture No. 11671874
Bantine Sale historic Spanish tower with Milky Way in the sky. Date:

An alien planet and its moon in orbit around a red giant star

Voyager 1 spacecraft entering interstellar space
This artists concept depicts NASAs Voyager 1 spacecraft entering interstellar space, or the space between stars. Interstellar space is dominated by the plasma, or ionized gas

Artists concept illustrating the two Saturn-sized planets discovered by the Kepler
This artistas concept illustrates the two Saturn-sized planets discovered by the Kepler mission. The star system is oriented edge-on, as seen by Kepler, such that both planets cross in front

NGC 4565 is an edge-on barred spiral galaxy in the constellation Coma Berenices

The universe is a place of intense color and beauty

The predicted collision between the Andromeda galaxy and the Milky Way
This illustration shows the predicted collision between the Andromeda galaxy and the Milky Way in about 3-5 billion years

Saturn seen from the surface of its moon, Rhea. It is the largest of Saturns airless satellites. It was discovered in 1672 by Giovanni Cassini

CREATION OF HEAVEN. The creation of heaven and the stars. Mosaic, late 12th century, from the Monreale Cathedral, Sicily

Alpha Centauri binary stars and planets. Artwork from above the surface of one of the moons of one of the planets in the Alpha Centauri binary star system

M9 globular cluster, HST image
M9 globular cluster, Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image. Combined optical and infrared image of the Messier 9 (M9) globular star cluster

Kepler-22b, artwork C013 / 9945
Kepler-22b. Computer artwork of the extrasolar planet Kepler-22b. Kepler-22b is about 2.5 times the size of Earth and orbits the G-type star Kepler-22 around 600 light years from Earth

EARTH / UNIVERSE ALLEGORY. An allegorical representation of the microcosm, or Earth, and the macrocosm
EARTH/UNIVERSE ALLEGORY. An allegorical representation of the microcosm, or Earth, and the macrocosm, or the universe: German engraving, 1618

Uranus. Hubble Space Telescope image of the planet Uranus, showing its ring system and six of its moons. The bright moon at lower right is Ariel. Five other faint moons are seen around the rings

Egyptian creation myth. 19th-century artwork of a story from the Egyptian creation myths from the third and second millennia BC

Oscillating universe theory, artwork. Also called cyclic models, these theories of the origin and nature of the universe postulate that following the Big Bang there is enough mass to reverse

The Andromeda Galaxy
Mainak Chakraborty

Diagram showing Geocentric system of universe, 1539. Artist: Petrus Apianus
Diagram showing Geocentric system of universe, 1539. Geocentric (earth-centred) system of universe showing Aristotles 4 elements surrounded by sphere of fixed stars, spheres of planets

NGC 457 is an open star cluster in the constellation Cassiopeia. It contains nearly one hundred stars and lies over 9, 000 light years away from the Sun

A lone astronaut looks up at the sun while exploring Mars. A rover trails behind

Milky Way over an old ranch corral
August 26, 2014 - The Milky Way over the old corral at the site of the 76 Ranch in the Frenchman Valley in Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan, Canada

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"Exploring the Vastness: A Glimpse into the Mysteries of the Universe" In 2012, through the lens of Hubble Ultra Deep Field, we witnessed a breathtaking sight - galaxies scattered across space like celestial jewels. This image reminded us of our infinitesimal existence in this vast cosmic expanse. Just as Baphomet by Eliphas Levi symbolizes equilibrium of opposites, so does the universe itself, and is a delicate balance between chaos and order, darkness and light, creation and destruction. The Flammarion engraving titled "The edge of the firmament" takes us on a journey beyond our atmosphere. It reminds us that there is more to explore and discover beyond what meets our eyes. As we delve deeper into space, we encounter Nebula Sh 2-106 captured beautifully by HST. Its vibrant colors remind us of the immense beauty hidden within these interstellar clouds. But amidst all these wonders lies Yggdrasil, the Tree of Life from Norse mythology. Just like its branches connect different realms, it represents how everything in this universe is interconnected - from galaxies to nebulae to human beings. MAP microwave background reveals remnants from an ancient era - echoes from when our universe was born. It serves as evidence for Big Bang theory and helps scientists understand how our cosmos evolved over billions of years. Messier objects offer a full set for stargazers to observe and admire. These celestial treasures hold secrets waiting to be unraveled by curious minds seeking answers about their origins and purpose. Celestial mechanics depicted in medieval artwork demonstrate humanity's fascination with understanding heavenly motions long before modern science emerged. They remind us that curiosity has always been ingrained within us as we seek knowledge about our place in this grand design. And let's not forget about Cosmic Microwave Background - faint radiation permeating throughout space since time immemorial. Its discovery revolutionized cosmology by providing insights into the early stages of our universe.