July 30, 2011

A Binary Sunset, Acrylic on Canvas, (3 feet x 2 feet).
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The painting shows the view from the moon of a ringed exoplanet in a binary-star system.  
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The binary stars are seen setting on the left, casting a reflection on the crater lake. The ringed planet is shown setting on the right. Both the ringed planet and this moon orbit around the binary stars. Binary star systems are common in our Milky Way Galaxy:  About one-third of the star systems in our galaxy are actually binary or multiple star systems. 
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On the lower left, an alien watches momentarily before descending the steps, and commencing an evening stroll on the pathway along the shore of the crater lake.

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