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Alien landscape and planets, artwork C016 / 6345
Alien landscape and planets. Artwork of the view from a moon of a gas giant extrasolar planet. Such planets are detected by a variety of methods. Exoplanets so far discovered range from very large gas giant planets to rocky planets of various sizes, some thought to be like Earth. Here, the parent star is close by at centre, with another moon or planet transiting across its face. A gas giant planet orbiting this close to its parent star is known as a Hot Jupiter or epistellar Jovian
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This print titled "Alien landscape and planets" takes us on a mesmerizing journey to an unexplored corner of the universe. Created by the talented artist Detlev van Ravenswaay, this artwork showcases the breathtaking view from a moon orbiting a gas giant extrasolar planet. In this otherworldly scene, we witness the awe-inspiring beauty of distant celestial bodies. The parent star shines brightly at the center, casting its warm glow across the alien landscape. A mysterious moon or planet gracefully transits in front of it, creating an enchanting eclipse-like phenomenon. The exoplanet depicted here belongs to a fascinating category known as Hot Jupiters or epistellar Jovians due to their close proximity to their parent stars. These massive gas giants are just some of the diverse range of planets discovered beyond our solar system, ranging from rocky worlds resembling Earth to colossal gas giants like Jupiter. As we gaze upon this image, we can't help but marvel at the vastness and diversity of our universe. With its swirling clouds and high temperatures, this lifeless yet captivating alien planet invites us to ponder on the possibility of extraterrestrial existence and fuels our curiosity about what lies beyond our own cosmic neighborhood. Detlev van Ravenswaay's remarkable illustration transports us into a realm where imagination meets scientific exploration—a true testament to humanity's insatiable thirst for knowledge about distant worlds and their mysteries.
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