Hi everyone,
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If you like the intersection of science and art, then you might enjoy this short (1:50) animated film by Dutch artist Marlies van der Wel. She describes it this way:
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“An astronomer observes the universe from her observatory. When a black hole approaches, she jumps in and gets a glimpse of the earth from the universe.”
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You can watch the animation, which is set to a nice piano score by composer Pieter de Graaf, by clicking below:
And if you’d like to know more about the thought behind the video, you’ll find additional info here.
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Best regards,
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Michael
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Dr. Michael West is Lowell Observatory’s Deputy Director for Science. Follow his AstroAlerts to receive breaking news stories from the world of astronomy, odd bits of astronomical lore, and information about upcoming astronomical events. You can reach him at mwest@lowell.edu or follow him on Twitter @curatedcosmos.[vcex_spacing size=”10px”]