Title :
Graphic voyages through the universe
Author :
Geller, M.J. ; Falco, E.E.
Author_Institution :
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophys., Cambridge, MA, USA
Abstract :
Part of our romance with the universe is its sheer enormity. This fascination with our place and our origin transcends professional, cultural, and historical boundaries. Images are a particularly valuable currency of exchange across these boundaries. The paper considers how computer graphics makes the universe accessible, giving substance to voyages of the scientific imagination. It discusses the visualisation of scientific results.<>
Keywords :
astronomy computing; cosmology; data visualisation; computer graphics; cultural boundaries; historical boundaries; professional boundaries; scientific visualisation; Art; Cultural differences; Earth; Extraterrestrial measurements; Graphics; Large-scale systems; Length measurement; Telescopes; Velocity measurement; Wavelength measurement;
Journal_Title :
Computer Graphics and Applications, IEEE
