129-asteroid-impact-dixon – This astronomical illustration captures a devastating asteroid impact on Earth, viewed from an orbital vantage point. A massive, brilliant orange and yellow thermal explosion erupts along the planetary limb, scattering molten debris, rock fragments, and ejecta into the vacuum of space. The remainder of the globe reveals a detailed, blue and white oceanscape covered in realistic weather fronts and swirling cloud systems, contrasted against a stark black starfield. ; acrylic and gouache, 1979
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