Another Dimension

About

The exhibition explores human encounters with dark skies in Northern England and shares personal memories of observations, celestial dreams, and the inspiration felt by astronomers to gaze up at the universe.

The exhibition is best viewed in full screen (click here to do this) on a desktop browser, but it can also be experienced on a smartphone. A short video with ‘how to explore’ instructions will open when you enter the exhibition. Please note, there is a ‘full screen’ button at the bottom right of the window. The background sound may be blocked by some browsers — you can toggle it on by clicking the musical note symbol at the bottom left of the window.

Another Dimension is part of Helen’s arts-based research project ‘Stargazing at the Invisible: Photography and the Power of Obscured Light.’ She is a PhD student at the University of Sunderland and is funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (Northern Bridge Consortium). Her project seeks to discover new lens-based encounters with dark skies in Northern England, in partnership with Kielder Observatory.

If you would like to share your experience of Another Dimension, or if you have any questions about the project, please email: helen.mcghie@research.sunderland.ac.uk.

Helen will be leading a special arts event, ‘The Art of Dark Skies’ at Kielder Observatory on Monday 7th February 2022. Find out more here. For more information about Helen’s research project, see her website and research blog:

www.helenmcghie.com / www.invisiblestargazing.blog