Photon: History in Starlight

Photon turns the night sky into a journey through time. Every star you see is showing you the past. Its light may have travelled for years, centuries, or even longer before reaching Earth. Choose from 50 stars and discover when the light you see today began its journey and what was happening on Earth at that moment. EXPLORE 50 STARS Discover nearby stars, famous giants, supergiants, and some of the most extraordinary stars in the sky. RECEIVE THE PAST Photon connects each star's distance with a moment in Earth's history, turning light years into an intuitive journey through time. COSMIC TIMELINE Travel from the present day deeper into history as increasingly distant starlight takes you further into the past. STELLAR STORIES Explore astronomy, historical events, science, culture, technology, and civilizations connected to each moment in time. PHOTON NARRATOR Listen to cinematic narrated stories that connect a star's journey through space with life on Earth. 3D FIELD Explore stars spatially and experience their relative distance from Earth. SKY CAMERA Use your device to connect the Photon experience with the sky around you. Photon is designed as a calm, immersive stellar archive a place where astronomy and human history meet. All 50 stars and their stories are included for free.