Expertise
Science illustrations and visualizations; space art; astronomical imagery; general astronomy explainers
Profile
Hurt is an astronomer who specializes in creating illustrations and animations to help explain astronomy, physics, and other groundbreaking science. He focuses on distilling complex concepts into clear visuals that help people understand the underlying science. His graphics have been used by news outlets across the world and appeared on covers of major research journals. This work includes photographic renderings of observational data, compelling artist's concepts of astrophysical phenomena and exotic exoplanets, and videos that delve into the science of cosmic discoveries.
Languages Spoken
English;
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