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A supermassive black hole surrounded by a glowing swirling accretion disk set against a dense field of distant stars
A supermassive black hole surrounded by a glowing swirling accretion disk set against a dense field of distant stars

About this illustration

This detailed digital art depicts a black hole warping surrounding starlight and matter into a luminous accretion disk against a deep starry cosmos. It is ideal for astronomy educational materials, science blog headers and space-themed design projects.

Prompt: “black hole bending the light of stars around it, digital art” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, well composed and perfectly matching the brief, with realistic lighting and no visible AI artefacts.

Also searched as: black hole illustration · space art · gravitational lensing · starry space background

Direct file: 2048×1152 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this black hole accretion disk in space illustration for free, commercially?
Yes. This illustration is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Black Hole Accretion Disk In Space” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/black-hole-accretion-disk-in-space-f3f84e40) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this illustration?
The original is 2048×1152 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its wide shape suits website hero banners, YouTube thumbnails, desktop wallpapers and presentation title slides.
Is this illustration AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “black hole bending the light of stars around it, digital art” and passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
Where can I find more science images like this?
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