Artistic or Computer Generated Astronomy Images?

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The thread discusses the sharing of artistic or computer-generated images related to astronomy, including planets and stars, focusing on artistic merit rather than realism. Participants also mention the inclusion of real astronomy images and the importance of copyright considerations.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Artistic sharing, Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • One participant initiates the thread by inviting others to post artistic or computer-generated astronomy images, emphasizing artistic merit.
  • Links to Wikipedia pages featuring artistic illustrations are shared as examples.
  • Another participant shares an additional artistic image of Gliese 581c.
  • A participant requests that images be resized to a maximum of 650 x 490 pixels to maintain forum aesthetics.
  • There is a discussion about the existence of a similar thread, with participants suggesting that merging might be a solution.
  • One participant acknowledges the existence of an older thread but supports the creation of a new one for astronomy images.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the interest in sharing artistic astronomy images, but there is some uncertainty regarding the existence of a similar thread and whether merging is necessary.

Contextual Notes

Participants express concerns about copyright and image size, indicating limitations in how images can be shared within the forum.

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I would like to start a thread where we can post artistic or computer generated images of planets, stars, etc. This is mainly for artistic merit and not neccesarily realism in the photos. If you want, you can also post real astronomy images.
Be sure to not break any copyrights. If you are unsure, you can post a link to the page instead of putting the image here on PF.
Wikipedia images generally use licences that make them okay to distribute.

Awesome artistic illustration from Wikipedia's http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocean_planet" page.
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And http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gliese_581c" .
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Some articles with images.
http://www.physorg.com/news/2010-12-super-earth-atmosphere-steamy-gassy.html
http://wattsupwiththat.com/2010/09/30/newly-discovered-planet-may-have-water-on-its-surface/
 

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Another one! Artistic image of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gliese_581c" .
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Please resize your photos to be no larger than 650 x 490 pixels. We already have a similar thread.
 
Sorry.
Where is the other thread? It might just be better to merge them.
 
FtlIsAwesome said:
Sorry.
Where is the other thread? It might just be better to merge them.
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=106621 But it's old. I think a new thread for astronomy images is fine. Just keep them the right size so they don't distort the forum.
 
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