Sunset on Gliese 667 Cc planet, artwork C014 / 5046
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Sunset on Gliese 667 Cc planet, artwork C014 / 5046
Sunset on Gliese 667 Cc planet. Artwork of sunset over an alien landscape on the super-Earth planet Gliese 667 Cc. The brightest star in the sky is the red dwarf Gliese 667 C (upper left), which is part of a triple star system. The other two stars (Gliese 667 A and B) appear at upper right. Gliese 667 Cc takes 28 days to complete its orbit, at a distance from Gliese 667 C of around 18.5 million kilometres. Astronomers estimate that tens of billions of such rocky worlds, orbiting faint red dwarf stars, exist in the Milky Way. Gliese 667 C is 22 light years from Earth, in the constellation of Scorpius. Image published in 2012
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2012 Astrophysical Astrophysics Canyon Cloud Clouds Liquid Mountains Planetary Science Red Dwarf Rock Rocky Scorpius Star Stars Sunset Universe Craggy
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This breathtaking print captures the mesmerizing beauty of a sunset on Gliese 667 Cc, a super-Earth planet located 22 light years away from Earth in the constellation of Scorpius. The artwork showcases an alien landscape bathed in warm hues as the sun dips below the horizon. The brightest star in the sky is the red dwarf Gliese 667 C, which belongs to a triple star system along with Gliese 667 A and B. Gliese 667 Cc orbits around Gliese 667 C at a distance of approximately 18.5 million kilometers, completing its orbit every 28 days. This rocky world is just one among tens of billions estimated to exist in our Milky Way galaxy, all orbiting faint red dwarf stars like Gliese 667 C. The image portrays craggy mountains and canyons stretching across the terrain while wispy clouds float above liquid-filled valleys. It evokes both familiarity and otherworldliness, reminding us that there are countless wonders waiting to be discovered beyond our own solar system. Published in 2012, this illustration combines artistry with scientific knowledge to transport viewers into an imagined realm where planetary science and astrophysics converge. It serves as a testament to humanity's insatiable curiosity about distant worlds and our ongoing quest for understanding the vast universe we inhabit.
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