The questions about space are endless, and well, it’s too soon for them to stop. The universe’s backstory is vast and, not to forget, ever changing. As we delve into another era of space exploration, with the recent success of the SpaceX, it only seems natural that we sit back and enjoy the beauty of this frontier we call space. So, here we are with yet another series of stunning space wallpapers in both HD and 4K. Some of these images may not be actual pictures, but are the result of an artist’s creative imagination. As always happy exploring!
1. Make a Wish
Did you know that a shooting star or a falling star, as it’s known in some places, is not really a star? These are actually meteoroids – small pieces of space rocks – that burn up as they enter the Earth’s atmosphere. Download this wallpaper in full quality
2. Sagas of Departed Stars
Nebulae or Nebula are the remnants of dead stars. The gasses and dust from dead stars mix together to form a Nebula – a cloud of dust. Did you know that Nebulae are never stationary and are always in motion? Download this wallpaper in full quality
3. The Milky Way
Home to Sun, the Milky Way is a spiral-shaped galaxy. This galaxy has a whopping 200 billion stars! Interestingly, our Solar system is just a tiny speck on it and is 27,000 lightyears away from the center of the galaxy. Download this wallpaper in full quality
4. The Order of the Universe
As opposed to the popular belief, one can’t see a million stars at one glance. On a perfectly clear night, we can only see around 2,500 to 3,000 stars. This can mainly be attributed to the fact that the stars are not bright enough to be visible to the naked human eye. Download this wallpaper in full quality
5. Supermassive Black Holes
Did you know that if you were somehow stranded near a black hole (hello future!) you’d stretch into a spaghetti-like strand? Download this wallpaper in full quality
6. A Concoction of Blue and Red
Did you know that NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has discovered an intriguing dust structure enveloping a young star? This dust structure is said to be around 150 billion miles across and might be the result of the gravitational pull of an unseen planet. If you ask me, this planet must be supermassive to yield such a massie gravitational pull. Download this wallpaper in full quality
7. Red Galaxy
As recently as March 2018, NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope is reported to have found a relic galaxy near the Milky Way. Going by the name of NGC 1277, this galaxy is referred to as a relic since it used to churn out stars at an accelerated rate previously. However, it has now slowed down drastically. Download this wallpaper in full quality
8. Why Leave Out the Blue?
It’s estimated that the smallest galaxy in the universe may contain only a few hundred stars. Often dwarf galaxies are found clustered around bigger galaxies. The fewer number of stars areoften attributed to (again) the bigger gravitational pull of the bigger stars. Download this wallpaper in full quality
9. A Classic Brew of Gases
Did you know that hydrogen and helium are two of the major gases in space? Theoretically, it is often believed that a river of hydrogen may exist in the intergalactic space, though it’s still not been proven. Download this wallpaper in full quality
10. Solar Flares
Did you know that the first solar flare was observed on September 1, 1859? These flares usually produce jets of high energy particles and can even produce auroras in the Earth’s atmosphere. Download this wallpaper in full quality
11. A Different Perspective
Why leave out the place which gave birth to humanity? This is a view of Mother Earth taken from the International Space Station (ISS). Located approximately 254 miles above the surface of the Earth, the ISS orbits our blue planet at a whooping 17,000mph. Download this wallpaper in full quality
Blinded by the Sky
These were some of the beautiful and stunning images of the outer space, both real and imaginary. If you ask me, I can’t wait to set one of these as my new desktop wallpaper. The above article may contain affiliate links which help support Guiding Tech. However, it does not affect our editorial integrity. The content remains unbiased and authentic.
