Planetary Engulfment Poster | James Webb Space Art | NASA Discovery

Witness cosmic drama with this Planetary Engulfment Poster by Swell Scenes. Based on 2025 imagery from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, this stunning illustration captures the first-ever observed event of a star swallowing a planet—rendered in deep colors, swirling dust, and fiery light. Perfect for astronomy enthusiasts, sci-fi lovers, STEM students, or anyone fascinated by the dramatic life cycle of stars and planetary systems.

Why You'll Love It

• Historic Space Discovery: James Webb Space Telescope captured humanity's first direct observation of planetary engulfment—a star consuming a planet 12,000 light-years away in the Milky Way's thick disk.
• Dramatic Cosmic Art: Bold colors and striking depth show the glowing accretion disk and spreading dust cloud as the planet meets its fate.
• Museum-Quality & Ready to Hang: Printed on archival matte paper with sustainable Ayous wood frame options, Acrylite protection, and pre-installed hanging hardware.
• Perfect Space Gift: Ideal for astronomy lovers, physics enthusiasts, science classrooms, space nerds, or anyone who appreciates visually stunning cosmic events.

About the Planetary Engulfment Event

In a groundbreaking cosmic milestone documented by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope in 2025, scientists directly observed a rare astronomical phenomenon: a star swallowing a planet. Located approximately 12,000 light-years away in the Milky Way's thick disk, this event unfolded not as a sudden fiery explosion but as a gradual orbital decay—the planet's path slowly spiraling inward until it was consumed by its aging host star. The engulfment left behind a glowing accretion disk and an expanding cloud of dust and debris, visible across multiple wavelengths. This first-of-its-kind observation provides unprecedented insights into stellar evolution and the ultimate fate awaiting planets orbiting dying stars. As stars exhaust their fuel and expand into red giants, they can engulf inner planets—a destiny that may await Earth billions of years from now when our Sun enters its final stages. The James Webb Space Telescope's infrared capabilities allowed astronomers to peer through the dust and witness this planetary death in unprecedented detail, opening new windows into understanding how planetary systems evolve and end. This print celebrates that extraordinary discovery and the power of human curiosity to witness the universe's most dramatic transformations.

Technical Details

• Frame: Sustainable Ayous wood, 0.75" (1.9 cm) thick from renewable forests
• Print Quality: Museum-grade archival matte paper, 10.3 mil thickness, 189 g/m²
• Protection: Crystal-clear Acrylite front (lighter and more durable than glass)
• Hanging: Pre-installed hardware, arrives ready to display
• Production: Made-to-order in the US to reduce waste and overproduction

Swell Scenes

At Swell Scenes, we transform iconic celestial events and space discoveries into stunning wall art. Each poster is designed with precision, featuring bold colors, dramatic imagery, and modern aesthetics that spark wonder and curiosity. From cosmic phenomena to beloved destinations, our prints help you bring the universe home.