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Solar system formation, artwork C013 / 8989
Solar system formation. Computer artwork of a protoplanet inside the primordial nebula surrounding the Sun (centre). All the solar systems components originated from this disc of gas and dust (the solar nebula). Planets and other bodies (such as asteroids) formed about 4.6 billion years ago following a process of condensation within the nebula. Several comets (white) can be seen, their long tails pointing away from the Sun. It is thought that coagulation of small particles in the solar nebula eventually led to larger particles, which in turn attracted more and more mass by gravitation, forming planetesimals, or proto- planets
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This artwork, titled "Solar System Formation" takes us back in time to witness the birth of our celestial neighborhood. Created by the talented artist Detlev van Ravenswaay, this computer-generated image showcases a protoplanet nestled within the primordial nebula encircling our Sun. The solar system's components, including planets and asteroids, originated from this vast disc of gas and dust known as the solar nebula. Approximately 4.6 billion years ago, these cosmic bodies began to form through a process called condensation within the nebula. As small particles coagulated over time, they grew larger and attracted more mass through gravitational forces, giving rise to planetesimals or proto-planets. Intriguingly, several comets with their characteristic long tails can be seen in this artwork. These icy wanderers point away from our radiant star as remnants of ancient debris that never fully accreted into planets. This mesmerizing illustration sheds light on how our young Sun's surroundings transformed into a bustling hub of planetary activity billions of years ago. It serves as a testament to humanity's insatiable curiosity about our origins and offers a glimpse into the remarkable processes that shaped Earth and its neighboring worlds. Detlev van Ravenswaay's artistic rendition not only captures an important chapter in astronomical history but also invites us to ponder life's beginnings amidst an awe-inspiring expanse where hot stars give birth to new worlds.
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