The Association of Astronomy of Colombia – ASASAC, with the support and commitment of Colsubsidio, CILABS, the National University of Colombia and the International Astronomical Union conducted the Festivalitos de Astronomía program. It is worth highlighting the impact generated to children, youth and adults who for the first time access this type of program and […]
Category Archives: TF3 funded projects
The project created a physical simulator that demonstrates the effects of light pollution on the starry sky and the difference that well-designed lighting can make. The simulator consists of a LED-based model board simulating the starry sky and several LED model light fixtures. The board simulates the night sky using LED’s of variable brightness, simulating […]
SYSTEM Sounds has created music from astronomical systems and data. Below is some of their work. Project website The motion of the solar system’s terrestrial planets is converted into musical pitches and rhythms 2. Saturn’s rings are converted into musical notes. Visit system-sounds.com/saturn-harp for an interactive version 3. The Sound of Jupiter’s Moons
TED talk by Matt Russo