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Future Earth
Future Earth. Artwork of the surface of a barren future Earth orbiting the Sun (blue, lower left), which has become a white dwarf. The Moon is seen at centre right. Eventually our Sun will exhaust its nuclear fuel supply and undergo gravitational collapse. It will then be known as a white dwarf. At this stage in its evolution it will be very small and faint. Because it will no longer have an internal energy supply, it will supply no heat to Earth, which will become too cold to sustain any life. It is thought that our Sun will become a white dwarf in around 5 billion years time
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This print titled "Future Earth" takes us on a mesmerizing journey into the distant future of our planet. The artwork showcases the surface of a barren Earth, floating in space as it orbits around a white dwarf Sun, depicted as a small blue dot in the lower left corner. In this hauntingly beautiful depiction, we witness the Moon shining brightly at center right. The image serves as a stark reminder of our Sun's inevitable fate. As it exhausts its nuclear fuel supply and undergoes gravitational collapse, it will transform into a white dwarf - an incredibly faint and diminutive celestial body. This transformation will have profound consequences for Earth and all life forms residing on it. With no internal energy supply from the dying star, our beloved planet will gradually succumb to bone-chilling coldness, rendering it incapable of sustaining any form of life. It is estimated that this cataclysmic event will occur approximately 5 billion years from now. As we gaze upon this thought-provoking illustration, we are reminded of both the fragility and resilience of life in the vast expanse of our universe. It prompts us to reflect on humanity's role in shaping not only our present but also what lies ahead for generations yet to come.
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