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ECHOSCAPE 006 //- NGC 5189 Spiral Planetary Nebula

ECHOSCAPE is more than an art series; it is a synesthetic voyage into the heart of galaxies, a technologically-mediated séance with the universe itself. It posits a future where the boundaries between sight and sound, data and art, human and machine, blur into a breathtaking, unified experience. This is an exploration of the cosmos that is not merely observed but felt, a spectro-cartographic audio frequency based soundscape installation art that translates the visual poetry of the stars into a tangible, auditory reality. From the raw data beamed back by spacefaring telescopes to an immersive audio-visual spectacle, ECHOSCAPE bridges the gap between astronomy, artificial intelligence, and music production. This project doesn’t just show you galactic objects — it lets you feel and hear its underlying code, weaving together cutting-edge AI models, custom scanning software, and real-time visualization in TouchDesigner. ECHOSCAPE artworks are a culmination of an extraordinary process turning into a dynamic, real-time audio-visual installation. The final artwork is the scan itself, a mesmerizing visual of the spectro-cartographic scanner code traversing the galactic image, generating the soundscape live for the audience. This is achieved through a customized patch in the visual programming environment TouchDesigner, which allows for a seamless and interactive fusion of the visual and auditory elements. The audience is thus invited to witness the entire process of translation, to see the light of a distant star and simultaneously hear its sonic equivalent, a truly immersive and multi-sensory experience that is constantly in flux. ECHOSCAPE is more than a simple glimpse into the power of new technologies; it is a profound statement about the future of human perception through integration of scientific data, artificial intelligence, and artistic vision. This installation has not just created a new form of art - it has literally forged a new sense, a way to experience the universe that transcends the limitations of our biological senses. In this, AI is not a mere tool but a collaborative partner, an extension of our own minds that allows us to map the cosmos in ways we are only just beginning to imagine. ECHOSCAPE is a glimpse into a future where the data of the universe is not just analyzed but experienced, where the silent grandeur of the cosmos is finally given a voice, and where we, as listeners, can finally begin to comprehend its magnificent, and deeply resonant, song. NASA API DATA FEED: Nebula | Spiral Planetary Nebula ID | NGC 5189 Object type | Planetary nebula Constellation | Musca Epoch (coordinates) | J2000 Right ascension (J2000) | 13h 33m 32.97s Declination (J2000) | –65° 58′ 26.7″ Distance | ~1,780 ly (546 pc) Angular size | 90″ × 62″ Associated region | Milky Way Galaxy (southern sky, in Musca) Discovery | James Dunlop, // 1 July 1826
  • NebulaSpiral Planetary Nebula
  • IDNGC 5189
  • Object typePlanetary nebula
  • ConstellationMusca
  • Distance~1,780 Lightyears
  • Associated regionMilky Way Galaxy
  • High-frequency Transients4 kHz–13 kHz+