Carter Emmart: A 3D atlas of the universe
Carter Emmart zeigt einen 3D Atlas des Universums
Carter Emmart uses astronomy and computational modeling to create scientifically accurate, three-dimensional tours of our universe. Full bio
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ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Carter Emmart - Scientist, ArtistCarter Emmart uses astronomy and computational modeling to create scientifically accurate, three-dimensional tours of our universe.
Why you should listen
As the Director of Astrovisualization at the American Museum of Natural History, Carter Emmart directs their groundbreaking space shows and heads up development of an interactive 3D atlas called The Digital Universe. He coordinates scientists, programmers and artists to produce scientifically accurate yet visually stunning and immersive space experiences in the AMNH’s Hayden Planetarium. Over the last decade, he has directed four shows: Passport to the Universe, The Search for Life: Are we Alone?, Cosmic Collisions and Journey to the Stars.
Emmart’s interest in space began early, and at ten he was taking astronomy courses in the old Hayden. As a child born into a family of artists, he naturally combined his love of science with his tendency for visualization. His first work was in architectural modeling, soon moving on to do scientific visualization for NASA and the National Center for Atmospheric Research, before joining the AMNH.
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