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The World At Night (TWAN) is a program to produce and present a collection of stunning photographs and time-lapse videos of the world’s landmarks against the celestial attractions. The eternally peaceful sky looks the same above symbols of all nations and regions, attesting to the truly unified nature of Earth as a planet rather than an amalgam of human-designated territories. [More]

 

 

TWAN is special project of International Year of Astronomy 2009

New Published Images on TWAN

International Earth and Sky Photo Contest on Dark Skies Importance

Starry Nights Against Increasing Lights

Astronomers Without Borders, TWAN Parent Organization

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Infinite Vertigo

by: Serge Brunier

 

Milky Way over Atacama desert, the driest desert on the planet.  

Photo Report: TWAN Exhibition Tours in Friuli
TWAN images travel in the north east Italy in several towns of Friuli region.

Photo Report: Brazil Welcomes TWAN
TWAN exhibition and workshop at the 2nd Astronomy & Astronautics International Meeting in Campos-Rio de Janeiro begins The World at night in Brazil.

Photo Report: IYA2009 Opening Ceremony and IAU260 in UNESCO
The World at Night exhibition and presentations at the International Year of Astronomy 2009 opening ceremony and IAU260 symposium in UNESCO, Paris.

Stefan Seip

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The incomparable experience of observing a dark, starlit night sky without any visual aids is one of the most beautiful experiences of my life.

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