Ars Electronica Center
Deep Space LIVE: Globular Clusters
Thursday, June 25, 2015 / 8-9 PM / Ars Electronica Center
press release: Deep Space LIVE – Globular Clusters / PDF
(Linz, June 22, 2015) Globular clusters, tightly bound spherical collections of hundreds of thousands of stars, occupy the spotlight at the next Deep Space LIVE this Thursday at 8 PM. Astrophotographer Dietmar Hager will screen high-definition, 16×9-meter images of these high-density clusters, and discuss what holds them together and why they can reach a very advanced age.
All about Dietmar Hager
Dietmar Hager is a physician, astrophotographer and Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society. He has worked in the field of astrophotography for over 20 years, and published his photos in international journals and textbooks. He has served as the Ars Electronica Center’s astronomical advisor since early 2011.
Deep Space LIVE
The Ars Electronica Center hosts a Deep Space LIVE event every Thursday (except holidays) at 8 PM. Each presentation features ultra-high-definition imagery in 16×9-meter format and is accompanied by expert commentary, entertaining stand-up repartee, and musical improvisation. Whether great works from the history of art, space travel, journeys of discovery in the nanoworld, or a live concert is what you’ve come to behold, Deep Space LIVE stands for enlightening entertainment amidst breathtaking worlds of imagery. Holders of a valid Museum ticket are admitted free of charge.
Photo:
Globular Cluster M10 / ESA, Hubble & NASA / Printversion / Album
