Pulse of the Universe
Welcome to Pulse of the Universe
Who are we?
The universe is a splendid, incredible place. With advances in satellite and telescope technology, we have access to astounding amounts of mind-boggling data and awe-inspiring imagery. We hope to make astronomy more accessible to the vision impaired, so they too can take part in our joy of discovery!
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Thus, we are a team engaged in sonification, taking visual imagery of the wonders of space and turning it into sound.
Sonification: Turning Space into Sound
Legendary minimalist composer Terry Riley created “Sun Rings,” commissioned by NASA, using sounds collected and transmitted by NASA space probes from the farthest corners of the solar system. The chamber ensemble Kronos Quartet, Riley’s long-time collaborators, performed the piece. Both Riley and The Kronos Quartet performed at MIT in 2011 – Riley with CAST Director and MIT Professor Evan Ziporyn and his Balinese ensemble, Gamelan Galak Tika, and the Kronos Quartet at the wildly popular Festival for Art, Science & Technology.
