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A bright central star illuminates swirling blue and white nebula gas against a dark starry space background
A bright central star illuminates swirling blue and white nebula gas against a dark starry space background

About this illustration

A tall, symmetrical nebula of wispy blue and white gas glows around an intensely bright central star set against deep, star-filled outer space. This atmospheric deep space artwork works well for science presentations, space-themed designs, and cosmic background use cases.

Prompt: “tall nebula of blue and white gas lit by a brilliant star at its center, digital art” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): The image matches the brief perfectly, with sharp, atmospheric composition, natural glowing color gradations, no artifacts, and no extraneous elements.

Also searched as: blue nebula · cosmic star · deep space art · space illustration · astronomy background

Direct file: 1152×1728 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this luminous cosmic nebula star 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: “Luminous Cosmic Nebula Star” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/luminous-cosmic-nebula-star-d97ec5c1) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this illustration?
The original is 1152×1728 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 “tall nebula of blue and white gas lit by a brilliant star at its center, 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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