11When Galileo turned his telescope to the sky 400 years ago, he was using a tool to enhance his natural vision. This so-called visible, or optical, light that Galileo observed represents just a mere slice of the entire spectrum of light we now know radiates across the Universe.

Today, astronomers have built telescopes and detectors that can see far beyond the type of radiation we can detect with the human eye. From Earth to the Universe (FETTU) is a collection of astronomical images that will showcase the most dramatic views of our Universe. The images represent the incredible variety of astronomical objects that are known to exist — planets, comets, stars, nebulae, galaxies and the clusters in which they congregate — and is being exhibited in over 250 locations throughout the world in 2009 and 2010. These exhibits, held in public parks, airports, art centers and at other unique sites, will bring the wonders of the Universe right to you. Over 60 countries are scheduled to host a FETTU exhibit.

It is the first experience for Russia: in Moscow FETTU is organized by the MVK Company, PrimeFoto photo lab and Fujifilm. Project supported by International Astronomical Union (IAU) and UNESCO and held within the International year of astronomy.

We, as the organizers, value not only its aesthetic, but also the cognitive, educative influence. By realizing this project we try — and this is our mission — to help people feel themselves different and probably change their life perception. Looking at all these galaxies and star clusters imagine how different and colorful our world is. A man is different and bright as many as the world. You will undoubtedly open new vistas with our project! Feel yourself a part of the Universe!

The exposition will be shown at the III International exhibition of calligraphy to be held on September 10-12, 2010 in Velikiy Novgorod.

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