Saturday 29th August - Saturday 26th September 2009

Oxford University Parks, 7.45am - Dusk Daily

Free, open to all

From Earth to the Universe is an exhibition of astronomical images that showcase the most dramatic views of our universe. The exhibition comprises twenty-eight 3 metre panels, each featuring images selected by the world's leading astronomers.

Each installation panel features a highlight view of the universe on an ever-expanding scale. Where early panels measure distances in light seconds, later ones stretch billions of light years into history. The first series looks at our moon and sun and these familiar subjects are shown in a new light as powerful telescopes allow incredibly clear images of lunar eclipses and solar flares. Moving out through our solar system, visitors are taken on a guided journey through star birth and death. Final sections move through galaxies and deep space to the limits of our current knowledge - the cosmic microwave background radiation that is a remnant of the Big Bang fireball in which the whole Universe was created.

From Earth to the Universe is a cornerstone project of International Year of Astronomy. Since January this exhibition has travelled the country, from Edinburgh to Belfast and beyond. Similar exhibitions have been held around the world, in Puerto Rico, China, Iran and Chile.

For more information on International Year of Astronomy in the UK, see www.astronomy2009.co.uk

To see pictures of From Earth to the Universe around the world, see www.fromearthtotheuniverse.org

Click here to download a PDF version of the From Earth to the Universe Oxford Flyer

See more pictures of From Earth to the Universe in Oxford on our Photos page.

Image: The Oxford Panels are installed near the entrance to University Parks.