bnrysys_v_c_o_TPMBK (ca. 1975-85, verso hand-annotated 5782)
“Binary system seen from a hypothetical planet”
I’m assuming the oblate body to be a red giant, with its companion about to start tearing away it’s outer layers, possibly signified by the whitish & yellowish areas.
Fascinating, with possibly pertinent information with regard to the image:
astroquizzical.com/astroquizzical/when-you-have-a-binary-...
Credit: ASTROQUIZZICAL website
No signature visible. The depiction of the planet’s surface, along with that of the stars look like they should provide a clue as to who rendered this. Alas, they do not. Searching the image, to include re-orienting it, didn’t help. Further thwarting searching the image, the depiction of binary systems was/is(?) very popular in astronomy artworks, hence a plethora being returned. So, this might be in there somewhere, but visually, they’re running together…so, at least for now, idk.
For stellar views such as this, and infinitely more, astronomical numbers at least, you must allot some time & treat yourself here.
Wow.
If you know anything - even passingly - WRT to astronomical art and the amazing artists who create such, you're likely to find someone you've heard of on the membership roster. Even if not, you will be amazed at the talent, the scope and vast variety of works available to peruse.
And as you'd expect, even their logo looks cool:
International Association of Astronomical Artists
bnrysys_v_c_o_TPMBK (ca. 1975-85, verso hand-annotated 5782)
“Binary system seen from a hypothetical planet”
I’m assuming the oblate body to be a red giant, with its companion about to start tearing away it’s outer layers, possibly signified by the whitish & yellowish areas.
Fascinating, with possibly pertinent information with regard to the image:
astroquizzical.com/astroquizzical/when-you-have-a-binary-...
Credit: ASTROQUIZZICAL website
No signature visible. The depiction of the planet’s surface, along with that of the stars look like they should provide a clue as to who rendered this. Alas, they do not. Searching the image, to include re-orienting it, didn’t help. Further thwarting searching the image, the depiction of binary systems was/is(?) very popular in astronomy artworks, hence a plethora being returned. So, this might be in there somewhere, but visually, they’re running together…so, at least for now, idk.
For stellar views such as this, and infinitely more, astronomical numbers at least, you must allot some time & treat yourself here.
Wow.
If you know anything - even passingly - WRT to astronomical art and the amazing artists who create such, you're likely to find someone you've heard of on the membership roster. Even if not, you will be amazed at the talent, the scope and vast variety of works available to peruse.
And as you'd expect, even their logo looks cool:
International Association of Astronomical Artists