By Sakshi Sah
Published Sept 26, 2024

Hindustan Times
Trending

Photo Credit: NASA

Comet tails to asteroid belts: 10 stunning images of solar system marvels

Discover the beauty of our cosmic neighbourhood.

Photo Credit: NASA

Our solar system is a vast and fascinating place. Each part of the solar system has its unique features and mysteries.

Photo Credit: NASA

Comets are icy bodies that travel through space. When they get close to the Sun, they heat up and release gas and dust, forming a bright tail. 

Photo Credit: NASA

An asteroid belt is a region in space filled with rocky objects called asteroids. The most famous one is the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

Photo Credit: NASA

Asteroids vary in size and can provide clues about the early solar system.

Photo Credit: NASA

Nebulae are giant clouds of gas and dust in space. They are often the birthplaces of stars. Some nebulae glow with vibrant colours, creating beautiful cosmic art.

Photo Credit: NASA

Saturn is known for its stunning rings, made of ice and rock particles. These rings are wide but very thin, making Saturn one of the most beautiful planets in our solar system.

Photo Credit: NASA

Jupiter, the largest planet, has many moons, with the four largest known as the Galilean moons.

Photo Credit: NASA

Black holes are mysterious regions in space where gravity is so strong that nothing can escape. They form when massive stars collapse at the end of their life cycles.

Photo Credit: NASA

A supernova is a powerful explosion that occurs when a star reaches the end of its life. This explosion can outshine entire galaxies and spread elements into space, contributing to the formation of new stars and planets.

Photo Credit: NASA