VISIONS OF
THE COSMOS
Astrophotography exhibition
Carnarvon Library & Art Gallery
14 April to 20 May 2023
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Visions of the Cosmos
Book promotional video
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“Vision of the Cosmos: Landscape Astrophotography from Western Australia”
is a major collaborative book featuring the photography of nine of WA’s most talented astrophotographers. In this unique book, Western Australia’s leading astrophotographers share their love of the night sky, capturing majestic visions of the cosmos and wilderness landscapes, documenting more than two dozen iconic Western Australian landscapes. The extraordinary images are complemented by stories, insights and personal reflections on the wonders of our ancient landscape. The themes of wilderness landscapes and their astronomical context are explored; wilderness environments in which the dominant forces are those of nature, not artificiality. The images have been carefully selected and compiled, and form a legacy for our community, presenting some of the most important landscape astrophotography images ever recorded from Western Australia. |
This landmark collaboration features works by talented and visionary Western Australian astrophotographers, including James Athanasou, Ben Broady, Dr John Goldsmith, Luke Hetherington, Colin Legg, Trevor Lundstrom, Kristo Orma, Wayne Riley & William Vrbasso.
“Vision of the Cosmos: Landscape Astrophotography from Western Australia” is a unique book, entirely conceived, photographed, authored, designed and produced in Western Australia. |
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Exhibition Catalogue Now Available
Our exhibition catalogue is available here for download:
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Exhibition and Book Launch Event
14 April 2023
The official opening of the "Visions of the Cosmos" exhibition and book launch took place on Friday 14 April 2023, at the Carnarvon Library and Art Gallery. Attended by visitors and guests, the opening commenced the five week exhibition showing (14 April to 20 May 2023). Guests were treated to a superb selection of astro-landscape and deep-space astrophotos by 11 leading Western Australian astrophotographers. The exhibition is dedicated to the memory of the master Japanese astrophotographer, Akira Fujii (1941 - 2022). The exhibition also features two superb images by Akira Fujii. Exhibition videos include "Under the Milky Way" featuring Ivan Gian-Piero's version of this much loved Australian classic, and an exotic new instrumental work by Rupert Guenther, specially commissioned for the exhibition. Event photos are featured below.
“Visions of the Cosmos:
Landscape Astrophotography from Western Australia”.
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BRAND NEW BOOK RELEASE, NOW AVAILABLE FOR ONLINE PURCHASE at www.celestialvisions.com.au
In this unique book, Western Australia's leading landscape astrophotographers share their love of the night sky, capturing majestic visions of the cosmos and wilderness landscapes of this vast and diverse state. These remarkable images reveal glimpses into deep time, moments of serene beauty and personal reflections on the wonders of our ancient landscape. The book presents superb astro-landscape images from more than 20 key locations throughout Western Australia. The book launch event takes place on 14 April 2023 at the exhibition opening of “Visions of the Cosmos” at Carnarvon Library and Art Gallery. "Visions of the Cosmos" is now available for online purchase at www.celestialvisions.com.au Please note: Delivery of current orders orders will commence from 28 April 2023. PHOTO (right): Author Dr John Goldsmith at Carnarvon, Western Australia, with the brand new book "Visions of the Cosmos". |
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VISIONS OF THE COSMOS
Visionary Astrophotography by Western Australian Astrophotographers
www.visionsofthecosmos.com
Carnarvon Library & Art Gallery,
18 Egan Street, Carnarvon, Western Australia
14 April 2023 to 20 May 2023.
Visions of the Cosmos is a collaboration by several of Western Australia’s most accomplished astro-photographers. Visions of the Cosmos presents an extraordinary diversity of astrophotography, including night-time landscapes, constellations, deep space, planetary and timelapse. The result is a superb photographic and visual collection documenting the beauty and grandeur of the night, featuring Western Australian and international locations. The astrophotography is complimented by a display of astronomy related artifacts and ephemera.
During the opening of the exhibition, on 14 April 2023, Dr John Goldsmith will launch his latest astrophotography book publication "Visions of the Cosmos: Landscape Astrophotography from Western Australia"
Developed by Dr John Goldsmith, the founder of www.celestialvisions.com.au, a Western Australian research and astronomical image agency.
Hosted by the Shire of Carnarvon Library & Art Gallery and proudly sponsored by WA Tourism, Dark Sky Festival Carnarvon and Horizon Power, the exhibition is open to the public between 14 April and 20 May 2023. The exhibition is a major highlight of regional events relating to the Solar Eclipse of 20 April 2023.
For exhibition information, please visit www.visionsofthecosmos.com
For more information:
Library (phone) 9941 3727
Art Gallery (phone) 9941 3388
Email: library.gallery@carnarvon.wa.gov.au
www.visionsofthecosmos.com
www.celestialvisions.com.au
www.carnarvon.wa.gov.au
Media Release issued 10 February 2023.
PDF document available here
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CELEBRATING WESTERN AUSTRALIA'S ASTROPHOTOGRAPHERS
WITH A UNIQUE ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION
WITH A UNIQUE ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION
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Western Australia's leading landscape astrophotographers share their love of the night sky, capturing majestic visions of the cosmos and wilderness landscapes of this vast and diverse state. The exhibition features remarkable images, revealing glimpses into deep time and moments of serene beauty.
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Exhibition Coming Soon
to Carnarvon, Western Australia
Exhibition launch
14 April 2023
Carnarvon Library & Art Gallery
18 Egan Street, Carnarvon,
Western Australia
For more information, contact:
Library (phone) 9941 3727
Art Gallery (phone) 9941 3388
Email: library.gallery@carnarvon.wa,gov.au
Exhibition web site: www.visionsofthecosmos.com
See also www.celestialvisions.com.au
and www.carnarvon.wa.gov.au
Presented by:
Dr John Goldsmith
www.celestialvisions.com.au
This community initiative is financially
supported by the Shire of Carnarvon.
Library (phone) 9941 3727
Art Gallery (phone) 9941 3388
Email: library.gallery@carnarvon.wa,gov.au
Exhibition web site: www.visionsofthecosmos.com
See also www.celestialvisions.com.au
and www.carnarvon.wa.gov.au
Presented by:
Dr John Goldsmith
www.celestialvisions.com.au
This community initiative is financially
supported by the Shire of Carnarvon.
