Podcast: The Art of Space, Part 1

• By Maggie Masetti
• May 6, 2013
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Blueshift recently interviewed space artist Ron Miller. Not only is he an amazingly talented illustrator, but he’s also the author, consultant, and former art director for the National Air & Space Museum’s Albert Einstein planetarium. He’s written and illustrated many books, one of which, “Out of the Cradle,” is a classic and a huge inspiration to our generation.

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We recently came across his art illustrating a news article about an unusual exoplanet system which might actually have a ring system like Saturn’s. This led us to Ron and resulted in a two part podcast all about his extraordinary work. This is part 1. You’ll find examples of Ron’s art below. You can also listen to the second part of this interview with Ron, and a follow-up interview with Dr. Eric Mamajek about a potential exoplanet system that he discovered and Ron visualized.

Artist impression of Kepler 47c.
Image Courtesy of Ron Miller

Artist impression of the birth of KOI 55-01 and KOI 55-02.
Image Courtesy of Ron Miller

Artist impression of HD 188753Ab 2.
Image Courtesy of Ron Miller

Artist impression of HD 189733b 2.
Image Courtesy of Ron Miller

Artist impression of Kepler 10b.
Image Courtesy of Ron Miller

Artist impression of NN Serpens c and d.
Image Courtesy of Ron Miller

Artist impression of Upsilon Andromeda b.
Image Courtesy of Ron Miller

Artist impression of 55 Cancri E.
Image Courtesy of Ron Miller

More about Ron Miller :

• Ron’s website
• Ron’s space art catalog