Extrasolar planet and moon, artwork
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Extrasolar planet and moon, artwork
Extrasolar planet and moon. Artwork of a cratered and barren extrasolar planet (left) and its moon (lower right) near a globular star cluster (upper right). A band of stars forming a galactic plane is in the background behind the planet. A globular star cluster, a dense spherical collection of stars, can contain over a million stars within a volume only a few hundred light years across. Globular star clusters formed early in the history of the universe, and their stars are thought to be among the oldest known
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Airless Alien Planetary System Barren Cratered Dust Lane Dust Lanes Exoplanet Extra Solar Galaxy Globular Star Cluster Moon Planetary Science Planets Star Stars Universe
EDITORS COMMENTS
This artwork showcases an extrasolar planet and its moon, set against the backdrop of a stunning globular star cluster. The left side of the print reveals a desolate and cratered planet, devoid of any signs of life or vegetation. Its barren surface is a testament to the harsh conditions that prevail in this alien planetary system. In the lower right corner, we catch a glimpse of its loyal companion – a small moon orbiting around it. Bathed in ethereal light, this airless satellite adds an element of intrigue to the scene. Above them both looms a mesmerizing globular star cluster, resembling a dense spherical collection of stars suspended in space. This celestial formation contains over one million stars within its relatively compact volume spanning just a few hundred light years across. These ancient stars are believed to have formed during the early stages of our universe's history, making them some of the oldest known stellar entities. As if drawn with meticulous detail by an otherworldly artist, this illustration captures not only the beauty but also sparks our imagination about what lies beyond our own galaxy. It serves as a reminder that there is still so much more to discover and understand about our vast universe - from distant planets and their moons to enigmatic star clusters like these.
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