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Artists concept showing carbon balls ejecting out from a dying white star in a planetary
Artists concept showing carbon balls coming out from the type of object where they were discovered, a dying star and the material it sheds, known as a planetary nebula. The official name of these carbon balls is a buckminsterfullerene, and often referred to as buckyballs. Buckyballs are made up of 60 carbon atoms organized into spherical structures that resemble soccer balls.
The Spitzer Space Telescope was able to find convincing signs of buckyballs using its sensitive infrared vision. The telescope found the molecules, as well as their elongated, rugby-ball-like relatives, called C70, in the material around a dying star, or planetary nebula, called Tc 1. The star at the center of Tc 1 was once similar to our sun but as it aged, it sloughed off its outer layers, leaving only a dense white dwarf star. Astronomers believe buckyballs were created in shed layers of carbon that blew off the star.
Tc 1 does not show up that well in images, so a picture of the NGC 2440 nebula was used in this artists conception
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20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of the cosmos with Media Storehouse's Fine Art Prints. This captivating image, captured by Stocktrek Images, showcases an artist's concept of a dying white star, or planetary nebula, ejecting carbon balls into the vast expanse of space. Each print is meticulously crafted to bring the intricacies and vibrant colors of this celestial phenomenon to life. Add a touch of cosmic wonder to your home or office with Media Storehouse's Fine Art Prints.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the mesmerizing sight of carbon balls, known as buckminsterfullerenes or buckyballs, erupting from a dying white star in a planetary nebula. The artist's concept beautifully illustrates the discovery of these unique structures within the material shed by the star. Composed of 60 carbon atoms arranged into spherical formations resembling soccer balls, buckyballs have fascinated scientists and astronomers alike. Thanks to the remarkable sensitivity of the Spitzer Space Telescope's infrared vision, convincing evidence of these molecules was found alongside their elongated counterparts called C70. These fascinating discoveries were made in Tc 1, a planetary nebula that was once similar to our sun but has now transformed into a dense white dwarf star after shedding its outer layers over time. The image chosen for this artist's conception is NGC 2440 nebula since Tc 1 does not display prominently in visual representations. This stunning artwork allows us to envision how carbon balls emerge from dying stars and contribute to the cosmic tapestry surrounding them. As we explore deeper into space and unravel more mysteries about celestial objects like dying stars and planetary nebulas, photographs like this one serve as reminders of both our curiosity-driven endeavors and humanity's innate connection with the vastness beyond our planet.
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