Since 1992, when the first exoplanet was confirmed, more than 6,600 of the 4,868 planetary systems have been discovered. Inspired by these discoveries, Slovak artist and designer Martin Varkic It has created two visual representations that are both aesthetically beautiful and scientifically attractive.
An illustration, The Exoplanet Zoo, the more than 1,100 known exoplanets are ranked by the amount of heat they receive from their relative stars. other, Ice and rock worldsLists nearly 900 known exoplanets.
Although he takes some artistic liberties, such as the ring systems, most of the exoplanets’ look and feel are anchored in science. Created using data from The Extrasolar Planet Encyclopedia, NASA Exoplanet ArchiveAnd ExoKyotoEach piece took Vargic six months to complete.
„I did extensive research on the possible color of exoplanets,” Vargic tells My Modern Met. „The appearance of the giant planets is based on the graphic Sudarsky’s scale Different temperatures may have different cloud or fog compositions and pre-existing exoplanet artefacts.
Both posters are available for sale through Virgic Hallicon maps, offer a lot to enjoy. Some of the more fascinating exoplanets include WASP-12b, the hottest ovoid planet close to its star, and 55 Cancri e. It has been confirmed that this exoplanet has a volcanic ocean and interior composed mainly of diamonds.
„I hope the infographics will help people appreciate the number and variety of exoplanets they already know about, relatively few life forms can be found in the habitable zone, see the temperature extremes of distant exoplanets, and encourage them to pursue space. And astronomy too,” Vargic shares. „Their size. However, the two charts combined represent only a quarter of all exoplanets discovered so far!”
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Artist Martin Varkic has created infographics that explore the fascinating world of exoplanets.
He used data from several astronomical sources to rank nearly 2,000 exoplanets by temperature.
A chart is about terrestrial and rocky planets.
Exoplanet Zoo and Icy and Rocky Worlds are available as posters on Vargic’s Haylcon map.
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