US ‘space symphony’ puts stunning NASA images to musicA similar effort was undertaken over a century ago when much in astronomy remained only theoreticalAFP, TYSONS CORNER, USIt could be the ultimate blend of art and science — a new seven-suite “space symphony” inspired and illustrated by NASA’s latest mind-boggling images. Henry Dehlinger, the symphony’s American composer, describes it as “almost like a total artwork.”Composer Henry Dehlinger on May 11 after a rehearsal of his Cosmic Cycles, A Space Symphony at Capital One Hall in Arlington, Virginia. Composer Henry Dehlinger on May 11 after a rehearsal of his Cosmic Cycles, A Space Symphony at Capital One Hall in Arlington, Virginia. The images from that research, compiled by NASA producers into seven short films, served as the inspiration for Dehlinger. Apart from photos and videos, interspersed throughout the seven films are a “mesmerizing collection of data visualizations” created by NASA, Sisler explained.

Source: Taipei Times May 18, 2023 02:04 UTC