Deep Space LIVE: Omega Centauri
Thursday, December 21, 2017 / 7-8 PM
(Linz, December 17, 2017) An exploratory flight through the fascinating world of astronomy awaits visitors to the next Deep Space LIVE on Thursday, December 21st at 7 PM. Astrophotographer Dietmar Hager will screen spectacular, high-definition images of the Omega Centauri globular cluster, and explain what holds together this dense collection of stars and why it’s one of the oldest formations in the universe.
About Dietmar Hager
Dietmar Hager is a physician and a photographer. He has worked in the field of astrophotography for over 20 years and published images in international journals and textbooks. He has served as the Ars Electronica Center’s astronomy consultant since 2011.
Deep Space LIVE
The Ars Electronica Center hosts a Deep Space LIVE event every Thursday (except holidays) at 7 PM. Each presentation features ultra-high-definition imagery in 16×9-meter format and is accompanied by expert commentary, entertaining stand-up repartee, or musical improvisation. Whether great works from the history of art, space travel, journeys of discovery in the nano-world 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.
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Omega Centrauri / Fotocredit: Robert Bauernhansl / Printversion / Album
