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High gravity alien world, artwork
High gravity alien world. Artwork of alien life forms on a planet with high surface gravity. A rocky planet that is 1.2 times larger in diameter than the Earth would have twice the Earths mass and three times its surface gravity. Life forms would evolve to survive the crushing pressures, so will be stockily built, with flattened, low profile bodies. Such a planet is likely to have a dense atmosphere and constant cloud cover, creating a greenhouse effect. To sustain life, the planet should be far enough away from its parent star to avoid a runaway greenhouse effect, such as on the planet Venus
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This artwork titled "High Gravity Alien World" transports viewers to an extraterrestrial planet with a mesmerizing array of alien life forms. The image depicts a rocky planet, slightly larger than Earth, boasting twice the mass and three times the surface gravity. As a result, the inhabitants of this high-gravity world have evolved unique characteristics to withstand its crushing pressures. The depicted life forms are stockily built with flattened, low-profile bodies, perfectly adapted for survival in such extreme conditions. This intriguing planet is enveloped by a dense atmosphere and constant cloud cover, generating a greenhouse effect that sustains its diverse ecosystem. To maintain habitability, it is crucial for this alien world to orbit at an optimal distance from its parent star—avoiding the fate of Venus's runaway greenhouse effect. The illustration showcases multiple species coexisting within this swampy terrain under perpetual rainfall—a testament to nature's adaptability even in unfamiliar environments. Created through computer artwork techniques blending biology and cosmology seamlessly, this print from Science Photo Library offers us glimpses into an exobiological wonderland beyond our imagination. It ignites curiosity about astrobiology and xenoscience while reminding us of the boundless diversity that may exist on distant planets throughout our vast universe.
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