The World at Night, From Alborz to the Rockies

Babak Tafreshi spent the last three decades photographing surreal scenes of the night sky in all continents, an adventurous journey to the world at night where landmarks on Earth connect to celestial wonders, where science meets art, and astrophotography contributes to nature conservation. His work aims to increase public awareness on values of the natural night environment and how to preserve it from our growing light pollution. The night-time face of our planet has changed in the past century. The habitat and behavior of many nocturnal species are largely impacted by our artificial lights, specially in the past few decades. A part of his work takes us to iconic World Heritages and landmarks of various civilizations, where we find connections between our many cultures and the night sky, where we see icons of different beliefs and religions under the same sky, attesting to the unified nature of Earth as a home for all mankind. One People, One Sky.

TICKET INFORMATION:

A free ticket allows you to select a seat from 5:45 PM until 6:20 PM on a first-come, first-served basis. After that time all remaining seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Seats may not be held for those who are not present.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• You must be able to show your Eventbrite ticket to gain entry between 5:45 and 6:20, either the e-ticket or a print copy. Please note a ticket does not guarantee a seat. Seats may not be held for those who are not present.
• Photography and videography are not allowed during the event.
• A professional photographer and videographer will be taking photos and videos. By entering the venue, you consent to possibly appearing in the background of images and videos.
• Food and drinks are not allowed in Oshman Hall.

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Host or Publisher Hamid and Christina Moghadam Program in Iranian Studies