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A close view of a swirling spiral galaxy with a bright golden core, dense stars and dark interstellar dust lanes

About this illustration

A glowing spiral galaxy blazes with a warm golden central core, surrounded by countless scattered stars and winding dark dust lanes. This detailed cosmic scene works well for science presentations, space-themed designs and astronomy educational materials.

Prompt: “galaxy core blazing with golden light, crowded with countless stars and threaded by dark dust, close view, digital art” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): The image closely matches the brief, has sharp detailed rendering, natural consistent cosmic colouring and no visible flaws or artefacts.

Also searched as: deep space · astronomy art · cosmic background · star field

Direct file: 1280×1600 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this golden spiral galaxy core 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 Spiral Galaxy Core” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/golden-spiral-galaxy-core-20914dd7) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this illustration?
The original is 1280×1600 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its portrait shape suits phone wallpapers, Pinterest pins, Instagram and TikTok posts and magazine-style layouts.
Is this illustration AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “galaxy core blazing with golden light, crowded with countless stars and threaded by dark dust, close view, 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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