Looking for a galaxy
Tuesday, December 9, 2014 - 16:37
I'm looking for a galaxy (as in, a literal picture of a galaxy). This is intended for the logo of Ascension 2: Galaxy. It's supposed to be our galaxy, but as long as it looks similar it's fine.
- 3/4 elevation sort of view. Mostly the top, but some of the side is visible.
- Semi-realistic "points of light" style. It doesn't have to be photo-realistic, but a solid-colored cartoon galaxy is not what I'm looking for.
- 512x512 or larger
- Transparent background preferable, black background acceptable
- CC0, CC-BY or OGA-BY licensing is very much preferred
In other words, something like this, without the background, is what I'm looking for. I'm hoping there's something out there already, and I'm not overly picky so long as it's freely licensed.
Try this one http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/spitzer/multimedia/spitzer-20070604.html or other NASA image. Usually their image goes under their own license: "You may use NASA imagery, video, audio, and data files used for the rendition of 3-dimensional models for educational or informational purposes, including photo collections, textbooks, public exhibits, computer graphical simulations and Internet Web pages" and "NASA material is not protected by copyright unless noted." http://www.nasa.gov/audience/formedia/features/MP_Photo_Guidelines.html#....
It wasn't exactly what I was looking for, but I think it will work. I wasn't aware NASA imagery was freely licensed, but it makes sense. If I recall correctly, most US government media is public domain.