the realization that Earth is merely a planet orbiting a star – one of many billions in the universe, some surely harbouring life. Through exploration of the Solar System we also learn much about our own planet, its meteorology and the dangers of, for instance, global warming. But on a more practical level, everyone on Earth is affected to some extent by the technology made possible by space activities: worldwide television broadcasts, weather forecasting, telephony, global positioning. Yet to come are the benefits of space tourism and industry in space. The images from space also have an impact on artists; in particular, the spectacular images from the Hubble Space Telescope.
Mr.
David
Andrews
Hardy
European Vice President
International Association of Astronomical Artists
http://www.astroart.org
Professional Category:
Arts
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