13: Hyperion Stardust Orchids

Hyperion, the smallest moon of Saturn has no atmosphere and its low density composed largely of water ice with only a small amount of rock.

Hyperion's surface is covered with deep, sharp-edged craters leading into massive underground caves system. Protected from the surface, deep within the caves - is the home of the Stardust Orchids.

The plants thrive on the rich nitrogen environment, absorbs methane and ethane to produce one of the most unique blooms in the solar system. The plant blooms every five earth years for about two weeks and disperse millions of glowing spores which floats in the close to zero gravity habitats forming a cloud of magical stardust like environment.

Artwork Date: January 2022

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