Truth and Beauty in Astronomy Visualization

In the development of astronomy imagery for the public, the�scientific emphasis on fidelity can often seem at cross-purposes to artistic expression. As an astrophysicist who�creates visualizations, Dr. Summers not only confronts this�dichotomy daily, but also delights in the challenge of�combining accuracy and aesthetics. This talk will showcase�compelling visuals and describe techniques used in creating�sequences for educational materials, press releases,planetarium shows, and IMAX films. Come experience the�transformation of Hubble images and data into cinematic�sequences, with an emphasis on the compromises made and the�flourishes enabled when paying homage to the twin ideals of�truth and beauty.

Speaker: Dr. Frank Summers, Space Telescope Science Institute