See beyond the stars: Visit the Infinite Look exhibition

What exactly is this exhibition?

Ever since humanity laid eyes on the moon and the surrounding stars, there's been an almost unquenchable appetite for deciphering the mysteries of the cosmos.

The Infinite Look: A History of Gazing Skyward exhibition is an examination of that centuries-long relationship that continues to this day.

Curated by UNSW Library and developed in collaboration with the School of Physics and School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences (BEES), The Infinite Look dives deep into our fascination with the cosmos through the various tools built to study it and the layers of cultural heritage beneath it.

This exhibition takes you on a journey down memory lane by tracing the development of astronomical instruments, from ancient stone observatories used to track lunar and solar pathways to the James Webb Space Telescope. 

In addition to the development of cosmos-gazing technology over time, The Infinite Look also dives into cultural traditions across time and place that interpret celestial bodies and constellations, revealing how people find orientation, knowledge, and meaning in the sky.

Like how our ancestors were fascinated by the stars, this exhibition promises to keep us just as engrossed with the cosmos. You have until 30 October before The Infinite Look ends, so head over to Level 5 at the Main Library whenever you have a spare moment!