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Nova Celestia is dedicated to sharing my astronomical illustrations and
space art along with astronomical information, with the astronomical public. The images are FREE to use, as long as they are unchanged (resizing allowed) and that I am given credit (a link).
The gallery of this web site is planned to be vast, once it is complete. It will contain information about many kinds of astronomical objects in the universe, such as:
binary star systems,
extrasolar planets,
galaxies,
nebulae,
the solar system,
stars and
variable stars.
Space and Astronomical Art strives to illustrate the universe. Sometimes space art is considered the same as astronomical art. Though the latter also includes astronomical hardware, such as space probes and telescopes, the border is quite vague and the art genres do overlap.
What is important to notice is that space and astronomical art is based on the knowledge we have of the universe. Thus, this art genre is different from other art forms in the sense that the artist
(usually) has a great knowledge about the universe and very little is drawn from the imagination.
I see space and astronomical art as a complement to real astronomical imagery taken by telescopes such as the Hubble Space Telescope and other observatories.
Based on knowledge in astronomy, physics, chemistry and other sciences, the astronomical/space artist can illustrate environments from views and moments that cannot be caught as easily (if possible) through pictures today,
because our present technology doesn't allow us to, for example send space probes to other star systems that will send back imagery within an appropriate time frame.
Of course, space art also has some advantages that real astronomical imagery has: the ability to inspire new (and present) generations to explore space!
Fahad Sulehria,
Astronomical Artist,
Administrator of Nova Celestia,
Moderator of Solar Voyager,
Amateur Astronomer.
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News
6th Dec, 2006
Many good things have happened since the last update:
* Earth Impact II has been requested for use in many different magazines worldwide, such as the Sky & Telescope magazine.
* Hadean Earth has been chosen as the front cover of the exciting book Early Earth Systems by Hugh Rollinson. It is due for release this month. You can find a description on Blackwell Publishing's web site.
* This illustration of the solar interior has been incorporated by a NASA video for the promotion of the Solar-B aka Hinode satellite which is dedicated to studying the sun. The illustration can be seen after approximately 1 min 15 s in this NASA video.
Gallery updates
21st Mar, 2006
Due to a great demand from the public, I have completed a larger version of Earth Impact II. It is available in sizes up to 5000 x 3000 pixels and 300 dpi. The applicant will have to state a valid reason to be granted access to the larger version.
The completion of the next chapter: Galaxies will be delayed indefinitely.
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