Colour in Scientific Imaging and Space with Dr Balthasar Indermühle

James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) image of M74/NGC628, a spiral galaxy 32 million light years away. The data taken with the near-infrared NIRcam and mid-infrared MIRI instruments is shown in a false colour image to highlight information of interest such as cooler (i.e. old) stars, and dust not seen in images taken at other wavelengths. Image credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI; Processing Copyright: Robert Eder

Colour plays an essential role in scientific visualisations and imaging, often adding additional dimension when conveying the meaning of data. In this webinar, I will present a visual journey through a wide variety of scientific plots and illustrations, highlighting some of the challenges and opportunities arising from using colour in exciting ways while placing a small but not insignificant emphasis on astronomy.

Dr. Balthasar Indermühle was born and raised in Switzerland and moved to Australia in 2005 to complete his Ph.D. in astrophysics at UNSW.…