Astrophysical Data Into an Sonic Journey
Astrophysical Data Into an Sonic Journey
Listen to the
Constellations
Listen to the
Constellations
Navigate constellations and hear each star as a unique sound based on real astrophysical measurements.
Navigate constellations and hear each star as a unique sound based on real astrophysical measurements.
"I’ve never experienced science and art blended like this before."
"I’ve never experienced science and art blended like this before."
— High School Student
Inspiration for Parallax
Inspiration for Parallax
The night sky is not for everyone.
The night sky is not for everyone.
Blindness
Over 50 million people around the world are blind or severely visually impaired. For them, the night sky - one of the most beautiful sights -might as well not exist.
Exclusion in Astronomy
Astronomy education, public stargazing, and space science visualization are overwhelmingly visual: Telescopes, Star charts, Visual simulations and Planetarium projections.
Astronomy is not just seeing stars
It is about understanding: Distance, Motion, Energy, Creation and Scale– which everyone deserves access to regardless of vision.
“For those incapable of stargazing, the night sky might as well be an empty vacuum.”
“For those incapable of stargazing, the night sky might as well be an empty vacuum.”
How Does it all Work?
How Does it all Work?
Algorithmic Sonification
Algorithmic Sonification
Astrophysical measurements into sound: Each star on Parallax Map produces sound not randomly, but based on physical properties (light, spectral types, etc.) measured by astronomers. Thus allowing you to hear astronomical differences that normally require sight.
Astrophysical measurements into sound: Each star on Parallax Map produces sound not randomly, but based on physical properties (light, spectral types, etc.) measured by astronomers. Thus allowing you to hear astronomical differences that normally require sight.
HOVER THE STARS TO TAKE A LISTEN
CLICK THE STARS TO TAKE A LISTEN
Regulus
Coordinate:
~10h 08m 22.5s +11° 58′ 02″
Spectral Class:
B7 V
Apparent Magnitude:
1.36
Star Type:
Multiple star (binary)
Betelgeuse
Coordinate:
~05h 55m 10.3s +07° 24′ 25″
Spectral Class:
M2Ia
Apparent Magnitude:
0.5
Star Type:
Red supergiant, variable
Zubeneschamali
Coordinate:
15h 18m23.9s -09°28'39.3
Spectral Class:
B8Vn
Apparent Magnitude:
2.56
Star Type:
High proper-motion Star
Steps to Success
Project Process
Collect Data
Capture light, distance, and movement from NASA and telescope datasets
Translate to Sound
Convert astrophysical patterns into frequencies, rhythms, and textures
Design the Journey
Craft soundscapes that reflect the physics of the cosmos
Invite Expoloration
Let users listen, learn, create, and connect with the universe in a new way
Collect Data
Capture light, distance, and movement from NASA and telescope datasets
Design the Journey
Craft soundscapes that reflect the physics of the cosmos
Translate to Sound
Convert astrophysical patterns into frequencies, rhythms, and textures
Invite Expoloration
Let users listen, learn, create, and connect with the universe in a new way
Hear the Stars,
Explore the Cosmos.
Hear the Stars,
Explore the Cosmos.
Parallax invites you to experience space in a completely new dimension…through sound. Discover the hidden music of the universe, shaped by real astrophysical data.
Parallax invites you to experience space in a completely new dimension…through sound. Discover the hidden music of the universe, shaped by real astrophysical data.