Observing with NASA and J.R. Paulson to Give "Imaging the Universe” Talk on May 10
Grinnell College and The Grinnell Area Arts Council (GAAC) will host amateur astronomer from Grinnell, J.R. Paulson, on Wednesday, May 10 from 6:30-8 p.m. to discuss "Imaging the Universe” in conjunction with the “Observing With NASA” exhibition currently on display at the GAAC.
The Grinnell Area Arts Council hosted a well-received exhibition by Dr. J.R. Paulson titled “Visions of the Universe” in April of 2022, showcasing his own Astro-photographs. His images have also been featured at the Science Center of Iowa. In this talk, Dr. Paulson will walk the audience through how to use the “Observing With NASA” kiosk and how he creates his own images with his personal telescopes.
On display at the Grinnell Area Arts Council until May 27, 2023 and open during business hours, “Observing With NASA” features a range of NASA’s most iconic images of planets like Jupiter and other galaxies to explore and opportunities for visitors to put their own artistic spin on these images through image analysis and processing.
“Observing With NASA” offers an introduction to the tools, data, and skills that NASA space scientists and data visualization experts use to create the images of deep space objects that we all know and love, such as the spiral galaxy and the Apollo site on the moon. Visitors to the kiosk will have the chance to create their own Astro-photograph and get a souvenir print at the end of the exhibition.
Keep an eye out for more information about programming surrounding this exhibition by visiting the Grinnell College Community Connections Facebook page and the GAAC social media.