Due Dec 1

Galactic Astronomy

The Milky Way, galactic structure, galaxy types. Selling space exploration with Bonestell’s and Harris’ visions of infinity.

Astronomy Reading

Openstax Astronomy (pdf | online), Chapter 25, 26, 28.

Arts Assignment: Space Art and Space Music

Look over the Space Art of Chesley Bonestell and John Harris.

Check out the Space Music of Vangelis and John Serrie.

Write 1-2 ¶s in response on ONE of the following:

• Identify a compelling image by Bonestell or Harris and write about what it suggests about Space and/or the place of humankind in the cosmos. You might consider drawing a comparison or contrast to another of the authors or artists we’ve encountered this semester. Point to specific visual details as grounds for your analysis.
• Ponder the message that Vangelis’ or Serrie’s music sends about Space and/or the place of humankind in the cosmos. What kind of future does it imagine, implicitly? Point to specific musical/auditory details as grounds for your analysis.