The World at Night: Spectacular photographs of the night sky by Babak Tafreshi (

Description: The World at Night by Babak Tafreshi In partnership with the international organizations The World at Night and Astronomy Without Borders - The World at Night is a stunning, expertly curated celebration of our night sky. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description See the full beauty of our night sky revealed as never before in over 200 photographs from around the world. Bringing together the images of over 40 photographers across 25 countries, be astounded by the lights of the night sky in some of the darkest places on earth; discover the beauty of galaxies, planets and stars; view great celestial events; and see some of the worlds most important landmarks against the backdrop of an incredible nightscape. Babak Tafreshi, founder of the international organisation The World at Night, has curated the images in this collection - many of them previously unseen - to reveal the true splendour of the sky at night. A specialist guide to night-sky photography will help you capture your own gorgeous images of the heavens.Commentary on the science, astronomy and photography accompany stunning images organised by theme:- Symbols of all nations and religions embraced by one sky of endless beauties- UNESCO World Heritage Sites at night- The Universe revealed through constellations, sky motions, atmospheric phenomenon, Aurora and other wonders- Images highlighting the beauty of dark skies away from light-polluted urban areas- Celestial events, from great comets to spectacular eclipses- Astro-tourism destinations, like ancient astronomical monuments and modern observatories Author Biography Babak Tafreshi is an award winning photographer working with National Geographic, a master of night-time photography and nightscape videos. He uses the context of night sky to bridge Earth and sky, art and science, cultures and time. He is also a science journalist and in 2007 founded The World at Night (TWAN) program; an elite group of about 40 photographers in 25 countries who present images to reconnect people with the importance and beauty of the night sky and natural nights. Born in 1978 in Tehran he is based in Boston, United States, but could be anywhere on the planet, chasing stories from the Sahara to the Himalayas or Antarctica. He is also a contributor to Sky&Telescope magazine, the European Southern Observatory (ESO), and a board member of Astronomers Without Borders, an international organization to bridge between cultures and connect people around the world through their common interest to astronomy. He received the 2009 Lennart Nilsson Award, the worlds most recognized award for scientific photography, for his global contribution to night sky photography. Table of Contents FOREWORD INTRODUCTION Chapter 1: One People, One Sky Chapter 2: World Heritages Chapter 3: Hidden Universe Chapter 4: Events That Shook the World Chapter 5: Fragile Beauty of Darkness Chapter 6: Dark Sky Refuges PHOTOGRAPHERS HOW TO TAKE NIGHTSCAPEPHOTOGRAPHS PICTURE CREDITS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Long Description In partnership with the international organizations The World at Night and Astronomy Without Borders - The World at Night is a stunning, expertly curated celebration of our night sky. See the full beauty of our night sky revealed as never before in over 200 photographs from around the world. Bringing together the images of over 40 photographers across 25 countries, be astounded by the lights of the night sky in some of the darkest places on earth; discover the beauty of galaxies, planets and stars; view great celestial events; and see some of the worlds most important landmarks against the backdrop of an incredible nightscape. Babak Tafreshi, founder of the international organisation The World at Night, has curated the images in this collection - many of them previously unseen - to reveal the true splendour of the sky at night. A specialist guide to night-sky photography will help you capture your own gorgeous images of the heavens. Commentary on the science, astronomy and photography accompany stunning images organised by theme: - Symbols of all nations and religions embraced by one sky of endless beauties - UNESCO World Heritage Sites at night - The Universe revealed through constellations, sky motions, atmospheric phenomenon, Aurora and other wonders - Images highlighting the beauty of dark skies away from light-polluted urban areas - Celestial events, from great comets to spectacular eclipses - Astro-tourism destinations, like ancient astronomical monuments and modern observatories Details ISBN0711278490 Author Babak Tafreshi Year 2022 ISBN-10 0711278490 ISBN-13 9780711278493 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2022-10-04 UK Release Date 2022-10-04 Language English Pages 240 Imprint White Lion Publishing Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2022-10-04 NZ Release Date 2022-10-04 Subtitle Spectacular photographs of the night sky Illustrations 200+ color photos DEWEY 778.719 Audience General Publisher Quarto Publishing PLC We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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