Constellations Revamp

Until now, the illustrations available to the Strasbourg planetarium mediators have been those from the Atlas Coelestis, drawn by John Flamsteed and published in 1729. A reflection of their time, these constellations convey a vision in which nature and animals are frightening things to be tamed. The bestiary depicted is often monstrous, and at odds with the reality of the animals it represents. These depictions, which are difficult for the public to identify with, have become an obstacle for mediators, who avoid showing certain constellations for too long because they frighten children. We have therefore embarked on a project to revamp the 88 illustrations of the night sky. They are a central support for the mediators, and are therefore created in close collaboration with them to offer a form that both helps memorization and encourages the projection of spectators into the associated myths.