Visualizing complex scientific ideas subject of upcoming Emera Astronomy Center lecture
Skilled computer animators and artists play an important role in helping the general public grasp complicated scientific concepts. Chuck Carter will discuss his work creating science visualizations in a Nov. 3 lecture at the Emera Astronomy Center. An experienced science illustrator, Carter also designs video games and virtual reality experiences. He’s done science illustrations for NASA and his work has been featured in Scientific American and National Geographic. Carter owns Eagre Games in Orono. The Emera Astronomy Center talk is part of the Science Lecture Series, offered in partnership with the the Maine Science Festival. Lectures, held on the first Thursday of each month, feature research from a variety of science disciplines from around our state and use the digital planetarium to visualize these discoveries in a new, dramatic and immersive way.