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A glowing spiral galaxy arches above pale sand dunes dotted with dark desert rocks under a dark starry sky

About this illustration

A luminous spiral galaxy hangs in the night sky over a barren alien desert of smooth pale dunes and scattered dark rock outcrops. This atmospheric cosmic landscape works well for sci-fi projects, space science content, and desktop wallpaper.

Prompt: “glowing band of a galaxy arching over an alien desert of pale dunes and dark rocks, digital art” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, well-composed, perfectly matches the brief with no visible artefacts, only minor softness on the faintest outer edges of the galactic arch.

Also searched as: alien desert galaxy · space landscape · spiral galaxy sky · exoplanet surface · cosmic desert

Direct file: 2048×1152 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this galaxy over alien desert 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: “Galaxy Over Alien Desert” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/galaxy-over-alien-desert-5631ff6f) — 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 “glowing band of a galaxy arching over an alien desert of pale dunes and dark rocks, digital art” and it 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?
Browse the Science collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

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