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The Last Scattering Surface

December 13, 2008

The Last Scattering Surface

An End to Modernity by Josiah Elheny Art Piece (Glass Structure)

2008

Designed in collaboration with CCAPP scientist David Weinberg, The Last Scattering Surface illustrates cosmic structure at the epoch of recombination and the present day. The intensities of the lamps that illuminate the glowing central sphere are chosen based on the COBE map of the cosmic microwave background. Clusters of glass pieces represent clusters of spiral and elliptical galaxies.

First exhibited at the Donald Young Gallery in Chicago, The Last Scattering Surface is now in the collection of the Phoenix Art Museum.