Astronomical: Photographs of Our Solar System and Beyond
Plate from Photographische Sternkarten (Photographic Star Maps),
1906,
Courtesy Galerie Thomas Zander, Cologne
When
5 p.m. Jan. 30, 2015 to 5 p.m. May 16, 2015
The evolution of photography has been inextricably bound up with the field of astronomy. Since photography’s earliest days, it has been used as a tool to advance astronomical observation and thought, yielding some of the most curious and compelling images in the medium’s history. Featuring works by a diversity of makers ranging from pioneering scientists to artists and amateurs, this exhibition surveys mankind’s ongoing efforts to chart and understand an expanding universe.
Opening Reception: Thursday, February 26, 6:30 - 7:30 PM