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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]

 

 

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Crosses and Comet

by: Doug Zubenel

Comet Hale-Bopp floats amongst a sprinkling of stars beyond three stark crosses.  

TWAN Coverage of July 2010 Total Solar Eclipse
From remote islands of Pacific Ocean to an eclipse flight 12km above the sea, 7 TWAN members from across the globe traveled to capture the elegant beauty of the eclipsed sun.

Top Viewed Photos: April-June 2010
See the most visited photos on TWAN website during spring 2010.

Coverage: TWAN in Algeria
From Martian landscapes of Sahara to Mediterranean paradises, the diversity of Algeria and the active astronomy society have welcomed TWAN exhibits and imaging missions.

Amir H. Abolfath

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From: Iran

TWAN-style imaging is a wonderful field to present the Earth and sky in innovative forms such as virtual reality and time-lapse videos.

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