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A glowing golden nebula is split by a dark dust lane against a field of distant stars in deep space

About this illustration

Luminous wispy golden nebula gas is divided by a thin dark dust lane, with starlight filtering through the nebula edges set against a black star-filled cosmic backdrop. This dramatic cosmic scene works well for astronomy content, sci-fi design, or space-themed backgrounds.

Prompt: “ultrawide dark dust lane splitting a glowing golden nebula in two, starlight shining through its thin edges, digital art” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Strongly matches the brief with smooth atmospheric composition, no visible flaws, only minor softness in the outermost nebula edges.

Also searched as: cosmic dust lane · space illustration · starfield background

Direct file: 2016×864 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this golden nebula split by dark dust lane 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: “Golden Nebula Split By Dark Dust Lane” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/golden-nebula-split-by-dark-dust-2596c369) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this illustration?
The original is 2016×864 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 “ultrawide dark dust lane splitting a glowing golden nebula in two, starlight shining through its thin edges, 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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