Orbital Collision Diagram - Physics of Celestial Body Interactions #3076933 (License: Personal Use)

The image depicts a simplified model of two spherical bodies-one large blue (representing a planet or star) and one smaller black (a moon or asteroid)-with a dashed circular path indicating an initial orbit. An arrow shows the black body deviating from its trajectory to impact the blue body, illustrating concepts like gravitational capture, collision dynamics, or orbital decay. Lighting and shading suggest 3D rendering for clarity in educational contexts.

Used in astronomy, physics, and STEM educational content to explain orbital mechanics, gravitational forces, or impact events; commonly appears in textbooks, online courses, or science outreach pages targeting students and educators.