Observed arrival · 2026-10-25
The Turning Sky makes a record out of the stars
An interactive sound piece maps stars around the celestial poles into rotating, playable records for the northern and southern skies.
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- People curious about astronomy and experimental music
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- The northern and southern records list 1,776 and 1,923 stars, respectively, and use measured B–V colour to shape tone.
Field notes
Pitch tracks each star’s distance from the celestial pole: stars near the pole sound low, while those nearer the celestial equator sound high. Tone is derived from measured B–V colour index, and brightness controls loudness and duration; listeners can set how faint a star may be before it plays. Demonstrations include bagpipes, harp, acoustic guitar and soft pad, alongside an “Amazing Grace” sequence for stars above Orion.
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✦PrettyNotable craft visible
●ProPolished or operationally mature
◎NicheUnusually specific use
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