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Dying Earth
Dying Earth. Computer artwork of the future Sun heating a scorched Earth. In 5-6 billion years the Sun will have exhausted the hydrogen fuel in its core, and it will begin burning hydrogen in a shell surrounding the core. This will cause the Sun to expand. Eventually, all the Earths air and water will be lost to space, and the expanding Sun will engulf the inner planets, and possibly Earth. If the Earth survives this stage of the death of the Sun, it will freeze as the Sun collapses into a white dwarf star
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Arid Astrophysics Barren Dead Death Desert Dying Earth Science Enlarged Expanding Expansion Fate Future Futuristic Heat Large Lifeless Red Giant Solar Star Stellar Swollen Computer Artwork
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This print titled "Dying Earth" takes us on a journey into the distant future, offering a haunting glimpse of our planet's ultimate fate. Through mesmerizing computer artwork, we witness the colossal transformation that awaits our Sun in approximately 5-6 billion years. As the hydrogen fuel within its core depletes, the Sun will ignite a shell around it, causing an expansion so immense that it engulfs everything in its path. In this image, we see Earth scorched and desolate as all air and water are mercilessly stripped away by space itself. The once vibrant blue planet is reduced to a barren wasteland under the relentless heat of our swollen star. The artist's illustration masterfully captures both the awe-inspiring beauty and chilling finality of this cosmic event. The red giant Sun dominates the frame while an enlarged tree stands as a poignant reminder of life's fragility against such stellar forces. "Dying Earth" serves as a powerful testament to humanity's insignificance in comparison to the vastness of time and space. It evokes contemplation about our place in the universe and prompts reflection on how we can protect and cherish our precious home while there is still time. Through this thought-provoking artwork, Science Photo Library invites us to ponder not only Earth's destiny but also our own role in shaping it – reminding us that even amidst uncertainty lies an opportunity for growth, adaptation, and preservation.
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