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A cracked lava world with glowing molten fissures floats against a dark starfield
A cracked lava world with glowing molten fissures floats against a dark starfield

About this illustration

A molten, cracked exoplanet with bright glowing lava crests is framed by a soft red stellar glow in deep starry space. This vivid illustration is ideal for astronomy articles, sci-fi projects, and educational science content.

Prompt: “lava planet with glowing cracks orbiting close to a red star, digital art” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, well composed, perfectly matches the brief with consistent lighting and no visible artefacts, only missing the explicit separate red star in frame.

Also searched as: exoplanet art · red star system · cosmic space art · molten planet

Direct file: 2048×1152 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this lava planet glowing 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: “Lava Planet Glowing In Space” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/lava-planet-glowing-in-space-d2c8c935) — 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 “lava planet with glowing cracks orbiting close to a red star, 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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