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A glowing red giant star with a churning surface erupts with bright looping plasma flares against black space
A glowing red giant star with a churning surface erupts with bright looping plasma flares against black space

About this illustration

A detailed digital rendering of an active red giant star, showcasing a roiling hot surface and sweeping loops of glowing ejected gas. This image is ideal for astronomy presentations, space science content, and educational materials about stellar physics.

Prompt: “red giant star with a boiling orange surface throwing off loops of glowing gas, digital art” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, vivid, and perfectly matches the brief, with cohesive glowing details and no visible AI artifacts.

Also searched as: space illustration · astronomy art · stellar plasma · cosmic gas loops

Direct file: 2048×1152 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this red giant star solar flares 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: “Red Giant Star Solar Flares” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/red-giant-star-solar-flares-a1ba15be) — 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 “red giant star with a boiling orange surface throwing off loops of glowing gas, 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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