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A bright glowing star-shaped light spills out through gaps in dark interstellar dust clouds

About this illustration

Luminous golden starlight bursts from a central forming star framed by swirling dark cosmic dust clouds. This atmospheric digital art works well for astronomy presentations, sci-fi designs and inspirational header graphics.

Prompt: “star being born inside a dark cloud, its light spilling out through a gap in the dust, digital art” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (7.5/10): Well composed and atmospheric, only falls slightly short of a higher score as the rendered star has a stylized perfect geometric star shape rather than a realistic stellar formation.

Also searched as: star formation · nebula background · space art

Direct file: 2048×1152 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this glowing star in cosmic cloud 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: “Glowing Star In Cosmic Cloud” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/glowing-star-in-cosmic-cloud-01fa319d) — 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 “star being born inside a dark cloud, its light spilling out through a gap in the dust, 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.
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