The Importance of Graphic Illustration in Astronomy – Personal Essay Query
Hello all,
I'm a Canadian currently studying in the UK in a BA (Hons) Graphic Design degree course in Essex. I have always been severely interested in astronomy and the science behind it. I remember being fascinated by images of comets and nebulae in National Geographic World magazine back in the 80s'.
I'm writing an essay, and ultimately a dissertation next year, on the importance and benefit of accurately designing visuals for astronomical discoveries. I'll give a recent example of Oumuamua, and how we knew it's shape was oblong due to it's apparent change in magnitude while it was tumbling through our solar system – but any telescope imaging shows only a small object in a field of star trails. Enter the artists representation to help further illustrate what everyone was so excited about. I do wonder how accurate, to the science, they should be – as well as just how much artistic license is too much. Personally I feel it's important that we have these visuals to help resolve the understanding of what we're looking at so people aren't saying "Oh, that dot? That's it?" I realise astrophotography is a big help, but there are times when a lens will only go so far.
If anyone has time I'd appreciate your input on this.
Thank you for your time
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