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Michael Benson has searched the extensive image archives of NASA and other planetary databases for the most extraordinary images of objects in our Solar System. Through skillful manipulation, he presents what our eyes might see if we could visit these spectacular places ourselves.

Combining art, science, photography, and exploration, Beyond presented a visual tour of these diverse landscapes. It was the first large-scale retrospective look at the legacy of robotic spacecraft over the last 50 years.

This exhibition was made possible through the generous support of Kinetikon Pictures, Inc., The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia, Washington.

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