Artwork 580: A Glimpse of K2-18b
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Artwork 580: A Glimpse of K2-18b

Exoplanets
August 28, 20252 min read
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Artwork 580: A Glimpse of K2-18b

This latest artwork, "Artwork 580: K2-18b," offers a mesmerizing visual interpretation of an exoplanet with a fascinating story. K2-18b orbits a red dwarf star named K2-18, situated approximately 124 light-years from our own planet.

K2-18b Artwork

This piece represents a significant moment, as it's the first planet artwork created by the artist in some time, with the last planetary depiction being "Artwork 566" on August 14th. The artist has also hinted at a "special piece" coming tomorrow, which adds an extra layer of anticipation for followers of their work.

Technical Details:

  • Time Taken: 25 minutes
  • Program Used: Paint.NET

The artist is open to suggestions for future creations, so feel free to share your ideas for what celestial wonders you'd like to see depicted next!

Tags:

astronomy
Digital Art
space art
Exoplanet
K2-18b
Red Dwarf Star

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