is an alternative journey and documentation of the far reaches of cosmic space, freed from technical limitations and rooted in avant-garde scientific vision,
seeking to ignite within humanity the spark of cosmic consciousness.
Human culture and science within it exists as an intersubjective reality, a construct we rely on to logically explain everything around us. From this perspective, astronomy is not just a scientific endeavor but a grand story written from observations and the countless data we’ve accumulated over time. In order to feel the cosmic reality, humans have created various tools to find evidence of our imagination.
Art often prepares humanity for new worlds, intuitively uncovering what logical science has yet to reveal. Through these discoveries, it offers insights that eventually guide scientists forward. After all, art does not merely depict the world — it creates it. And once created, that world begins to exist. We have witnessed countless times how paintings by artists and visions imagined by futurists become part of our reality decades later. The creation of this project, born from the flow of creativity, convinces me that it plants seeds of ideas for future generations of pioneers to explore the multiverse more deeply.
The inspiration for this project began in 2017 with the experience of focusing on a single star for an extended time. The longer I observe, the star's light transforms to ideas in my mind and guides the direction of the project. In 2018, this idea was realized during the artist residency 'Design Your Utopia' on the Juist island in northern Germany, later titled the NOVA II series. In 2019, when astrophysicists pushed technical boundaries to capture the first image of a black hole, I was impressed by the realization that our brains were witnessing something humans had never seen before. It illuminated the possibility of finding photographic evidence for our most abstract theories. Considering that nowadays, we accept photography as a medium that captures the actual reality, a medium was found to embody the idea and the NØVA III project began in the unknown.
For two years, scientists analyzed the information received from the Event Horizon Telescope on a supercomputer to generate an image taken with a single giant telescope the size of our planet, as if see from the Earth's point of view to the supermassive black hole in the center of the galaxy M87. As a result, in the image we saw exactly what was predicted by either modern theories of astrophysics or scenes from Interstellar movie — a bright ring of gas and dust surrounding the event
horizon. Five years later, in 2024, it was revealed that scientists, out of several data visualization options, chose the one most familiar to their minds. Once again, this demonstrated how the world of humanity transforms only as far as Humans dare to propose a new vision.
For the series of exoplanets and their satellites, I used the classic tools of astronomy — a telescope, and a camera — to document an imaginative experience. However, I approached it with a distinct perspective: while an informed mind typically repeats known actions with these instruments, I aimed to break from convention. By freeing my imagination from the constraints of familiar observation, I allowed it to explore uncharted territory and access an entirely new experiential flow. Discovery not only presupposes openness and a readiness to think laterally — stepping beyond habitual patterns — but also the willingness to experience the unexpected states that such a shift of perception invites. In the project’s early stages, I often wished for a collaborator deeply versed in physics, chemistry, astronomy, and could also write with clarity to help me envision exotic planetary environments. Years later, the rise of AI chatbots catalyzed an implosion of the cosmic vision, merging scientific knowledge with extraterrestrial imaginings, and skyrocketing the project into an exciting new phase - 'Exploration of Exoplanets' series.
In this project our vision expands to different focal points. When our attention is directed inward to the circle, which is the viewfinder of the telescope, we see two dimensional vistas of various environments. If the focus shifts to the black portal, the image transforms into a globe. When the gaze like a floodlight moves to the space where these exoplanets exist, the journey begins into the four dimensions of the stellar system NØVA III.
seeking to ignite within humanity the spark of cosmic consciousness.
Human culture and science within it exists as an intersubjective reality, a construct we rely on to logically explain everything around us. From this perspective, astronomy is not just a scientific endeavor but a grand story written from observations and the countless data we’ve accumulated over time. In order to feel the cosmic reality, humans have created various tools to find evidence of our imagination.
Art often prepares humanity for new worlds, intuitively uncovering what logical science has yet to reveal. Through these discoveries, it offers insights that eventually guide scientists forward. After all, art does not merely depict the world — it creates it. And once created, that world begins to exist. We have witnessed countless times how paintings by artists and visions imagined by futurists become part of our reality decades later. The creation of this project, born from the flow of creativity, convinces me that it plants seeds of ideas for future generations of pioneers to explore the multiverse more deeply.
The inspiration for this project began in 2017 with the experience of focusing on a single star for an extended time. The longer I observe, the star's light transforms to ideas in my mind and guides the direction of the project. In 2018, this idea was realized during the artist residency 'Design Your Utopia' on the Juist island in northern Germany, later titled the NOVA II series. In 2019, when astrophysicists pushed technical boundaries to capture the first image of a black hole, I was impressed by the realization that our brains were witnessing something humans had never seen before. It illuminated the possibility of finding photographic evidence for our most abstract theories. Considering that nowadays, we accept photography as a medium that captures the actual reality, a medium was found to embody the idea and the NØVA III project began in the unknown.
For two years, scientists analyzed the information received from the Event Horizon Telescope on a supercomputer to generate an image taken with a single giant telescope the size of our planet, as if see from the Earth's point of view to the supermassive black hole in the center of the galaxy M87. As a result, in the image we saw exactly what was predicted by either modern theories of astrophysics or scenes from Interstellar movie — a bright ring of gas and dust surrounding the event
horizon. Five years later, in 2024, it was revealed that scientists, out of several data visualization options, chose the one most familiar to their minds. Once again, this demonstrated how the world of humanity transforms only as far as Humans dare to propose a new vision.
For the series of exoplanets and their satellites, I used the classic tools of astronomy — a telescope, and a camera — to document an imaginative experience. However, I approached it with a distinct perspective: while an informed mind typically repeats known actions with these instruments, I aimed to break from convention. By freeing my imagination from the constraints of familiar observation, I allowed it to explore uncharted territory and access an entirely new experiential flow. Discovery not only presupposes openness and a readiness to think laterally — stepping beyond habitual patterns — but also the willingness to experience the unexpected states that such a shift of perception invites. In the project’s early stages, I often wished for a collaborator deeply versed in physics, chemistry, astronomy, and could also write with clarity to help me envision exotic planetary environments. Years later, the rise of AI chatbots catalyzed an implosion of the cosmic vision, merging scientific knowledge with extraterrestrial imaginings, and skyrocketing the project into an exciting new phase - 'Exploration of Exoplanets' series.
In this project our vision expands to different focal points. When our attention is directed inward to the circle, which is the viewfinder of the telescope, we see two dimensional vistas of various environments. If the focus shifts to the black portal, the image transforms into a globe. When the gaze like a floodlight moves to the space where these exoplanets exist, the journey begins into the four dimensions of the stellar system NØVA III.
Stellar system:
NØVA III
NØVA III
The book is in progress.
Production, design and layout by Snap Collective
Link to Pre-order
For years, the night sky was observed with careful attention, leading to an unexpected transformation—light from distant stars began to manifest as vivid images in the imagination. NØVA III emerged from this cosmic exploration, where the boundaries between reality and imagination blur. The project originated in isolation on Juist Island, sparking the creation of an alternate universe of exoplanets. This process deepened with the release of the first-ever image of a black hole, marking the start of a new phase in cosmic inquiry. Through this work, readers are invited into a realm where interstellar dreams merge with modern consciousness, reshaping humanity’s understanding of space and its infinite possibilities.
the NØVA III project's book initiative launched in August 2024 after being selected in a competition. Since then, the project has remained on hold, waiting for the right moment. Now, I feel the time for this book has finally come. This initiative also led to an invitation by Snap Collective to join the Lunar Codex mission—could serve as a catalyst for public participation and increased visibility in several ways:
- Cultural Diplomacy
Include the book as part of Azerbaijan’s cultural promotion abroad—in embassies, cultural centers such as YARAT's Library, Moma Baku's Library, Baku Book Center, and space conferences—underscoring Azercosmos’s commitment to science and culture.
- Exhibitions and Installations
Co-host an exhibition of NØVA III photographs at venues such as the Heydar Aliyev Center, national museums, or science centers during World Space Week as the best opportunity to present the book on a national scale in frames of exhibition. Notably, the project has already been invited twice to participate in the Nasimi Festival 2025
which is planned to be projected on Maiden Tower during festival opening and exhibited at Shirvanshakhlar Palace Gallery from September 25 to October 25, potentially Shamakhi Astrophysical Observatory.
Production, design and layout by Snap Collective
Link to Pre-order
For years, the night sky was observed with careful attention, leading to an unexpected transformation—light from distant stars began to manifest as vivid images in the imagination. NØVA III emerged from this cosmic exploration, where the boundaries between reality and imagination blur. The project originated in isolation on Juist Island, sparking the creation of an alternate universe of exoplanets. This process deepened with the release of the first-ever image of a black hole, marking the start of a new phase in cosmic inquiry. Through this work, readers are invited into a realm where interstellar dreams merge with modern consciousness, reshaping humanity’s understanding of space and its infinite possibilities.
the NØVA III project's book initiative launched in August 2024 after being selected in a competition. Since then, the project has remained on hold, waiting for the right moment. Now, I feel the time for this book has finally come. This initiative also led to an invitation by Snap Collective to join the Lunar Codex mission—could serve as a catalyst for public participation and increased visibility in several ways:
- Cultural Diplomacy
Include the book as part of Azerbaijan’s cultural promotion abroad—in embassies, cultural centers such as YARAT's Library, Moma Baku's Library, Baku Book Center, and space conferences—underscoring Azercosmos’s commitment to science and culture.
- Exhibitions and Installations
Co-host an exhibition of NØVA III photographs at venues such as the Heydar Aliyev Center, national museums, or science centers during World Space Week as the best opportunity to present the book on a national scale in frames of exhibition. Notably, the project has already been invited twice to participate in the Nasimi Festival 2025
which is planned to be projected on Maiden Tower during festival opening and exhibited at Shirvanshakhlar Palace Gallery from September 25 to October 25, potentially Shamakhi Astrophysical Observatory.
Three dimensional visualization generated from photographs of exoplanets.
22.01.22 13:42 +4 GMT
Researchers of the NØVA III project have successfully created the first three-dimensional visualizations generated from real photographic data of exoplanets. Using multi-angle telescope imagery and spectral light analysis, the team reconstructed volumetric models of planetary atmospheres and surfaces. These simulations allow viewers to perceive the spatial depth of cloud formations, liquid layers, and reflective surfaces — transforming scientific observation into an immersive visual experience.
This milestone marks a step toward virtual exploration of distant worlds, where data becomes a landscape and observation becomes presence.
22.01.22 13:42 +4 GMT
Researchers of the NØVA III project have successfully created the first three-dimensional visualizations generated from real photographic data of exoplanets. Using multi-angle telescope imagery and spectral light analysis, the team reconstructed volumetric models of planetary atmospheres and surfaces. These simulations allow viewers to perceive the spatial depth of cloud formations, liquid layers, and reflective surfaces — transforming scientific observation into an immersive visual experience.
This milestone marks a step toward virtual exploration of distant worlds, where data becomes a landscape and observation becomes presence.
01/05/2024 02:37 +4 GMT
Method of travel between the Solar System and the NØVA III Sellar System:
As time is a sense, by nullifying the sense of time within a human, without moving in three-dimensional space, the individual moves in the fourth (time) dimension. Thus, when the NØVA III stellar system, moving along the orbit of the Milky Way, coincides with the position of the Solar system, the sense of time for the astronauts is restored. As of today, we are only capable of one-way journeys since we have not yet discovered reverse movement in time, and the movement in time during the next orbit of the Solar system will return the astronauts 237 million years later.
Exploration
of NØVA III
Exploration
of NØVA III
The story of 'Exploration of Exoplanets' began with the collapse of the eighth and closest satellite of exoplanet A0 – 3 onto its surface. For three years prior to that event, humanity collected only scattered telescope images and speculative models, the only true breakthrough being the detection of the farthest exoplanet A3 – 1. Its nearly mirror-like surface reflected cosmic darkness so perfectly that its very existence remained uncertain for a long time.
But everything changed after the impact.
The gravitational ripple from the satellite’s collision awakened scientific attention. First came curiosity, then a wave of observation programs, and finally, commercial interest. A new idea emerged: to explore these ten distant worlds not only for knowledge, but also for the possibility of future cosmic engineering, constructing an artificial planet orbiting the NØVA III star using the valuable resources found within this exoplanetary system.
Thus began humanity’s bold new chapter, venturing into the unexplored cosmic realms of NØVA III, where each discovery reshapes our understanding of the universe and challenges our imagination of what lies beyond.
But everything changed after the impact.
The gravitational ripple from the satellite’s collision awakened scientific attention. First came curiosity, then a wave of observation programs, and finally, commercial interest. A new idea emerged: to explore these ten distant worlds not only for knowledge, but also for the possibility of future cosmic engineering, constructing an artificial planet orbiting the NØVA III star using the valuable resources found within this exoplanetary system.
Thus began humanity’s bold new chapter, venturing into the unexplored cosmic realms of NØVA III, where each discovery reshapes our understanding of the universe and challenges our imagination of what lies beyond.
NEWS from NØVA III / A2 - 1
28/02/22 19:23 +4 GMT
The spacecraft quantdropped into orbit of exoplanet A2 - 1. First time we have close view from NØVA III stellar system. On video is the ring of A2 - 1. Video
22/03/22 23:48 +4 GMT
Transferred detailed view of the valley on A2 - 1. At the maximum approximation, it was possible to capture
10x12.5 km of the surface into the frame.
02/01/23 17:00 +4 GMT
Satellite connection with A2 - 1 has been restored. The first thing we were able to transmit this time was images of the north pole of the exoplanet. Recall that at the beginning of 2022, after the first view of the exoplanet's ring, our connection was cut off. Video
03/01/2023 13:51 +4 GMT
Transmission of recorded and preserved observations for the year from a satellite out of communication received! On the images we see motionless and frozen landscapes, once a fiery exoplanet A2 - 1. Video
The spacecraft quantdropped into orbit of exoplanet A2 - 1. First time we have close view from NØVA III stellar system. On video is the ring of A2 - 1. Video
22/03/22 23:48 +4 GMT
Transferred detailed view of the valley on A2 - 1. At the maximum approximation, it was possible to capture
10x12.5 km of the surface into the frame.
02/01/23 17:00 +4 GMT
Satellite connection with A2 - 1 has been restored. The first thing we were able to transmit this time was images of the north pole of the exoplanet. Recall that at the beginning of 2022, after the first view of the exoplanet's ring, our connection was cut off. Video
03/01/2023 13:51 +4 GMT
Transmission of recorded and preserved observations for the year from a satellite out of communication received! On the images we see motionless and frozen landscapes, once a fiery exoplanet A2 - 1. Video
06/01/23 23:45 +4 GMT
Spacecraft KVM1L made documentation of the dark side if A2 - 1! Currently data on transmission.
07/01/23 13:47 +4GMT
After the connection is restored, the satellite devices are launched in test mode. The spacecraft KVM1L was equipped with a scanner to study the state of the surface in the dark time on the A2 - 1. As it became known, the temperature falls three times and the state of aggregation of substances changes twice per planetary day. Video
08/01/23 16:20 +4 GMT
We are still receiving data from the KVM1L. Today we collected a selection of frames with a view of the landscapes of A2 - 1 during it's starset. From a close distance traces of metal corrosion are visible on the surface.
Spacecraft KVM1L made documentation of the dark side if A2 - 1! Currently data on transmission.
07/01/23 13:47 +4GMT
After the connection is restored, the satellite devices are launched in test mode. The spacecraft KVM1L was equipped with a scanner to study the state of the surface in the dark time on the A2 - 1. As it became known, the temperature falls three times and the state of aggregation of substances changes twice per planetary day. Video
08/01/23 16:20 +4 GMT
We are still receiving data from the KVM1L. Today we collected a selection of frames with a view of the landscapes of A2 - 1 during it's starset. From a close distance traces of metal corrosion are visible on the surface.
14/01/23 07:03 +4 GMT
This is the new phase of NØVA III ! Very simple and genius idea illuminated today - to direct the lenses of KVM1L to the moon of A2 - 1. The result - first close photograph of the natural satellite named Thaís. Video
14/01/23 17:32 +4 GMT
Anomalous electromagnetic pulses detected from A2 - 1. After recording strong waves, contact with KVM1L was lost again. Video
30/06/24 11:35 +4GMT
After restoring communication with KVM1L, we received the first package of visual data from exoplanet A2 - 1. At the moment, observations are being studied and drawing up for publications.
This is the new phase of NØVA III ! Very simple and genius idea illuminated today - to direct the lenses of KVM1L to the moon of A2 - 1. The result - first close photograph of the natural satellite named Thaís. Video
14/01/23 17:32 +4 GMT
Anomalous electromagnetic pulses detected from A2 - 1. After recording strong waves, contact with KVM1L was lost again. Video
30/06/24 11:35 +4GMT
After restoring communication with KVM1L, we received the first package of visual data from exoplanet A2 - 1. At the moment, observations are being studied and drawing up for publications.
01/07/24 11:37 +4GMT
The mineral-rich variety of A2 - 1 is confirmed. The exoplanet is resourceful for creating a life-supporting environment for long-term space missions in the NØVA III system. It is rich in carbon compounds for use in creating fuel cells and producing food through chemical synthesis, iron and aluminum for construction and manufacturing various structures, and rare earth elements needed for the production of high-tech devices.
03/07/24 11:44 +4GMT
In the course of the spectroscopic scanning of the surface, the areas of the rich in nephelin (na₃k (al₄si₄o₁₆) have already been found, which is possible to get aluminum. And the most important helium-3 (³He) locked in the crystalline structure of minerals and rocks in large quantities. It is important for potential use in thermal energy. These finds do potentially possible long-term robotic missions.
04/07/24 11:37 +4GMT
In the area of the crater called "Kryon", large deposits of Ca, Ag, Au, C and rare earth metal in the same area were found. After the volcano has become passive, erosion and sedimentary processes led to the accumulation of minerals. The terrain around the crater contains the concentration of minerals besieged from the volcanic breeds that have been eliminated.
The mineral-rich variety of A2 - 1 is confirmed. The exoplanet is resourceful for creating a life-supporting environment for long-term space missions in the NØVA III system. It is rich in carbon compounds for use in creating fuel cells and producing food through chemical synthesis, iron and aluminum for construction and manufacturing various structures, and rare earth elements needed for the production of high-tech devices.
03/07/24 11:44 +4GMT
In the course of the spectroscopic scanning of the surface, the areas of the rich in nephelin (na₃k (al₄si₄o₁₆) have already been found, which is possible to get aluminum. And the most important helium-3 (³He) locked in the crystalline structure of minerals and rocks in large quantities. It is important for potential use in thermal energy. These finds do potentially possible long-term robotic missions.
04/07/24 11:37 +4GMT
In the area of the crater called "Kryon", large deposits of Ca, Ag, Au, C and rare earth metal in the same area were found. After the volcano has become passive, erosion and sedimentary processes led to the accumulation of minerals. The terrain around the crater contains the concentration of minerals besieged from the volcanic breeds that have been eliminated.
12/07/24 12:07 +4GMT
The scanning of the exoplanet's landscape is in full swing. At the higher latitudes, KVM1L captured an image of the landscape, later named Nicoland, which is rich in ferronickel, a natural alloy of iron and nickel typically found in meteorites, and warrants further attention.
07/08/24 09:47 +4GMT
During the analysis of the images obtained from the surface of A2 - 1, a selection of intriguing observations was made. The smooth, rounded landscapes and shapes resembling living organisms suggest the hypothesis of liquid oceans existing on the exoplanet. Subsequently, KVM1L received instructions to conduct a thorough examination of this area during its next flyover.
20/09/24 12:29 +4GMT
Scientists Redefine Imaging Algorithms on KVM1L to Capture High-Resolution Mountain and Canyon Maps
In a breakthrough development, a team of scientists has successfully revamped the imaging algorithms aboard the KVM1L spacecraft. This innovation enables the transformation of high-frequency video footage into a single, high-resolution frame by compiling data from numerous smaller image fragments.
28/09/24 11:39+4GMT
The primary goal of this advanced functionality is to conduct detailed research on mountainous and canyon regions, providing highly detailed maps of potentially rich in useful resources terrains. The new capability promises to significantly enhance the precision of topographical studies and support future exploration and environmental monitoring efforts in these challenging landscapes.
Scientists Redefine Imaging Algorithms on KVM1L to Capture High-Resolution Mountain and Canyon Maps
In a breakthrough development, a team of scientists has successfully revamped the imaging algorithms aboard the KVM1L spacecraft. This innovation enables the transformation of high-frequency video footage into a single, high-resolution frame by compiling data from numerous smaller image fragments.
28/09/24 11:39+4GMT
The primary goal of this advanced functionality is to conduct detailed research on mountainous and canyon regions, providing highly detailed maps of potentially rich in useful resources terrains. The new capability promises to significantly enhance the precision of topographical studies and support future exploration and environmental monitoring efforts in these challenging landscapes.
12/08/25 12:59 +2GMT
During its latest flyover, KVM1L detected extensive sedimentary gaps between stratified mineral layers—smooth, curved, and erosion-shaped. These are not tectonic faults, but indicate a former presence of a soft or amorphous material, now fully vanished.
Preliminary analysis links gaps to a volatile-rich environment likely cryogenic in nature that once filled the basin post-volcanic dormancy, suggesting ancient subsurface lakes beneath A2 - 1’s surface.
During its latest flyover, KVM1L detected extensive sedimentary gaps between stratified mineral layers—smooth, curved, and erosion-shaped. These are not tectonic faults, but indicate a former presence of a soft or amorphous material, now fully vanished.
Preliminary analysis links gaps to a volatile-rich environment likely cryogenic in nature that once filled the basin post-volcanic dormancy, suggesting ancient subsurface lakes beneath A2 - 1’s surface.
STELLAR SYSTEM: NØVA III / EXOPLANET A2 - 1 / 40.413167, 49.841611 / HIGH-RESOLUTION _ MOUNTAIN _ AND _ CANYON _ MAPS / 20-28 / 09 / 2024 _ SATELLITE: KVM1L
Hypothesis on extraterrestrial life forms based on
the naturalistic fantasy concept of NØVA III and Sacred Geometry
the naturalistic fantasy concept of NØVA III and Sacred Geometry
Abstract: This column explores a hypothesis concerning potential extraterrestrial life forms based on the principles of the NØVA III concept and sacred geometry. The hypothesis suggests that extraterrestrial beings may resemble life forms on Earth due to shared principles of sacred geometry and a unified consciousness foundation in the universe. It proposes that variations in planetary environments could positively influence the evolution of life forms to those on Earth. As example, the current vibration background on Earth contributes to the prosperity on all continents of species, such as mice, pigeons, cats, dogs and higher evolution of humans. The hypothesis proposes the existence of analogous life forms on other planets, with evidence suggesting evolved life forms resembling Earth's ants on exoplanet A2 - 2 and flora similar to Earth's on exoplanet A2 - 3. This hypothesis presents an opportunity for conscious communication with what are termed "primitive consciousnesses" on Earth before seeking contact with other forms beyond its borders. Furthermore, by studying common communication frequencies on Earth, researchers may identify corresponding signs on other planets and stellar systems.
NEWS from NØVA III / A2 - 3
NEWS from NØVA III / A2 - 3
01/05/20 16:18 +4 GMT
Today launched stellarship with the first rover to the exoplanet! A2 - 3. It will be the first space object outside our Solar system that we touch.
17/01/23 03:51 +4 GMT
Three years ago, we took a big step towards interstellar exploration - we launched a mission with the first rover outside the Solar system. Today the rover "Aooks" touched down on the surface of the exoplanet and transmitted a image from 137 km above A2 - 3 before landing!
18/01/23 05:45 +4GMT
We just got the images from "Aooks"!
At first glance, the surface looks deserted. Apparently, the presence of iron and manganese gives the soil brown, ocher, red tones.
In the last photograph, the lines resemble a dry river. It is too early to judge from one image, but there is an assumption that there is vegetation on the planet.
Today launched stellarship with the first rover to the exoplanet! A2 - 3. It will be the first space object outside our Solar system that we touch.
17/01/23 03:51 +4 GMT
Three years ago, we took a big step towards interstellar exploration - we launched a mission with the first rover outside the Solar system. Today the rover "Aooks" touched down on the surface of the exoplanet and transmitted a image from 137 km above A2 - 3 before landing!
18/01/23 05:45 +4GMT
We just got the images from "Aooks"!
At first glance, the surface looks deserted. Apparently, the presence of iron and manganese gives the soil brown, ocher, red tones.
In the last photograph, the lines resemble a dry river. It is too early to judge from one image, but there is an assumption that there is vegetation on the planet.
19/01/23 15:58 +4GMT
Having received another packet of information from the exoplanet, it was found that, a day here, at this time of the exoplanetary year, lasts about 13 hours. Sunsets due to particles in the atmosphere, purple in color. As the Aooks moves, plant-like forms are encountered. We are looking for more solid evidence that plant life is present on A2 - 3.
21/01/23 12:47 +4GMT
"We solemnly announce that for the first time we observe life on an exoplanet. Transmitted clear evidence of vegetative objects on A2 - 3. This opens up great opportunities for the colonization of its surface." - posted the head of the mission on his X account.
25/12/23 9:00 +4GMT
After the exoplanet came into view, during the 2nd launch of "Aooks" we received images of lichens on the southern cliffs of the mountain foothills. Spectral data also confirm the presence of organic matter in this area
Having received another packet of information from the exoplanet, it was found that, a day here, at this time of the exoplanetary year, lasts about 13 hours. Sunsets due to particles in the atmosphere, purple in color. As the Aooks moves, plant-like forms are encountered. We are looking for more solid evidence that plant life is present on A2 - 3.
21/01/23 12:47 +4GMT
"We solemnly announce that for the first time we observe life on an exoplanet. Transmitted clear evidence of vegetative objects on A2 - 3. This opens up great opportunities for the colonization of its surface." - posted the head of the mission on his X account.
25/12/23 9:00 +4GMT
After the exoplanet came into view, during the 2nd launch of "Aooks" we received images of lichens on the southern cliffs of the mountain foothills. Spectral data also confirm the presence of organic matter in this area
02/04/24 15:51 +4GMT
Today, with this last photograph, rover "Aooks" completed its operational time on A2 - 3. During its four-year mission and 16-month stay on the exoplanet's surface, the rover discovered plant life and triggered a number of significant discoveries in astrobiology in the NØVA III system.
06/12/24 07:57 GMT
A new discovery has emerged from the ongoing analysis of visual data collected during the A2 - 3 mission in 2023 by the Aooks rover. Among the pre-landing images, researchers identified an object of strikingly unnatural shape resembling a crystal parallelepiped, approximately 10 meters in size.
This finding raises questions about the geological or potentially non-geological origins of the structure. It could hold clues to the environmental processes or conditions that shaped A2 - 3’s surface.
Further investigations are underway to determine its composition and possible significance to the mission's broader objectives.
Today, with this last photograph, rover "Aooks" completed its operational time on A2 - 3. During its four-year mission and 16-month stay on the exoplanet's surface, the rover discovered plant life and triggered a number of significant discoveries in astrobiology in the NØVA III system.
06/12/24 07:57 GMT
A new discovery has emerged from the ongoing analysis of visual data collected during the A2 - 3 mission in 2023 by the Aooks rover. Among the pre-landing images, researchers identified an object of strikingly unnatural shape resembling a crystal parallelepiped, approximately 10 meters in size.
This finding raises questions about the geological or potentially non-geological origins of the structure. It could hold clues to the environmental processes or conditions that shaped A2 - 3’s surface.
Further investigations are underway to determine its composition and possible significance to the mission's broader objectives.
07/12/24 10:00 GMT
In early 2023, the first announcement of life on A2 - 3 captured the humanity’s attention. Since then, several forms of life have been discovered across the exoplanets of the NØVA III system. Today, a new breakthrough has emerged: among the pre-landing images, a distinct photograph of a "bio-island" on A2 - 3’s surface has been identified.
The bio-island appears to be an ecosystem distinct from its surroundings, hinting at the existence of complex, possibly interdependent life forms. This discovery deepens our understanding of A2 - 3’s environment and its capacity to sustain life.
01/03/25 09:21 GMT
The first telescopic observations led to the first mission to exoplanet A2 - 3 with the rover 'Aooks'. Data and visual discoveries have now triggered a follow-up mission — this time equipped with a low-orbit satellite IVI. First transmissions just arrive from the mountainous regions where Aooks conducted research. A newly discovered high-altitude cave, beyond the rover’s reach, is drawing researchers' attention.
In early 2023, the first announcement of life on A2 - 3 captured the humanity’s attention. Since then, several forms of life have been discovered across the exoplanets of the NØVA III system. Today, a new breakthrough has emerged: among the pre-landing images, a distinct photograph of a "bio-island" on A2 - 3’s surface has been identified.
The bio-island appears to be an ecosystem distinct from its surroundings, hinting at the existence of complex, possibly interdependent life forms. This discovery deepens our understanding of A2 - 3’s environment and its capacity to sustain life.
01/03/25 09:21 GMT
The first telescopic observations led to the first mission to exoplanet A2 - 3 with the rover 'Aooks'. Data and visual discoveries have now triggered a follow-up mission — this time equipped with a low-orbit satellite IVI. First transmissions just arrive from the mountainous regions where Aooks conducted research. A newly discovered high-altitude cave, beyond the rover’s reach, is drawing researchers' attention.
03/03/25 03:25 GMT
New observations leave no doubt — exoplanet A2 - 3 hosts a biosphere. Latitudes above the equatorial zones are teeming with clusters of plant-like islands, seemingly forming small patches to retain moisture. This mechanism appears to sustain life even in the planet’s extreme heat.
05/03/25 23:37 GMT
To enhance research, the satellite was lowered into an ultra-low orbit. For the second time, exoplanet A2 - 3 astonishes the space community — this time with a symbol of unknown origin. Paired with last year’s discovery of a geometrically precise crystal among pre-landing material, this raises the possibility of intelligent life.
12/03/25 09:55 GMT
It was established that on A2 - 3, heavy water (D₂O) dominates instead of H₂O. This suggests a form of life with a slower metabolism, altered biopolymer structures, and increased resistance to environmental factors. This unique biochemistry, based on heavy water rather than regular H₂O.
In its descent, the probe collected molecular deuterium (D₂) from atmosphere. At its lowest point, it successfully scanned a crustal fissure 5 km deep. The engines then activated automatically, utilizing stored D₂ in an ion thruster to gradually raise its orbit. In 13 hours, it is expected to return to space.
New observations leave no doubt — exoplanet A2 - 3 hosts a biosphere. Latitudes above the equatorial zones are teeming with clusters of plant-like islands, seemingly forming small patches to retain moisture. This mechanism appears to sustain life even in the planet’s extreme heat.
05/03/25 23:37 GMT
To enhance research, the satellite was lowered into an ultra-low orbit. For the second time, exoplanet A2 - 3 astonishes the space community — this time with a symbol of unknown origin. Paired with last year’s discovery of a geometrically precise crystal among pre-landing material, this raises the possibility of intelligent life.
12/03/25 09:55 GMT
It was established that on A2 - 3, heavy water (D₂O) dominates instead of H₂O. This suggests a form of life with a slower metabolism, altered biopolymer structures, and increased resistance to environmental factors. This unique biochemistry, based on heavy water rather than regular H₂O.
In its descent, the probe collected molecular deuterium (D₂) from atmosphere. At its lowest point, it successfully scanned a crustal fissure 5 km deep. The engines then activated automatically, utilizing stored D₂ in an ion thruster to gradually raise its orbit. In 13 hours, it is expected to return to space.
14/03/25 08:53 GMT
The data transmission loss during acceleration to orbital velocity around A2 - 3 has been restored. Footage from the initial boost phase reveals a landscape region affected by fire. The extinguished fire on the slopes of the highlands indicates the presence of surface winds blowing toward this elevation.
14/03/25 09:09 GMT
On the third revolution before stabilizing in orbit, an image was captured showing the terrain of the exoplanet’s crustal fissure.
15/03/25 07:09 GMT
The final image of the IVI mission from A2 - 3 has been processed. The probe will now remain at the edge of the exoplanet’s magnetic field, transmitting scientific data until the next descent to the surface is required.
26/03/26 13:59 GMT
During the analysis of the collected visual data, the probe identified the initial formation of a vast canyon system, provisionally designated “The Great Canyon'. Of particular interest are layered formations within the canyon walls, indicating long-term stability and potential accumulation of chemical records. Scientists consider this a key site for understanding the planet’s geological history — and a possible archive of processes linked to earlier anomalies detected on the surface.
The data transmission loss during acceleration to orbital velocity around A2 - 3 has been restored. Footage from the initial boost phase reveals a landscape region affected by fire. The extinguished fire on the slopes of the highlands indicates the presence of surface winds blowing toward this elevation.
14/03/25 09:09 GMT
On the third revolution before stabilizing in orbit, an image was captured showing the terrain of the exoplanet’s crustal fissure.
15/03/25 07:09 GMT
The final image of the IVI mission from A2 - 3 has been processed. The probe will now remain at the edge of the exoplanet’s magnetic field, transmitting scientific data until the next descent to the surface is required.
26/03/26 13:59 GMT
During the analysis of the collected visual data, the probe identified the initial formation of a vast canyon system, provisionally designated “The Great Canyon'. Of particular interest are layered formations within the canyon walls, indicating long-term stability and potential accumulation of chemical records. Scientists consider this a key site for understanding the planet’s geological history — and a possible archive of processes linked to earlier anomalies detected on the surface.
03/09/23 11:20 +4GMT
Today our drone has reached the surface of the exoplanet. The first images show as yet unidentified structures on it. We are waiting for a new data pack for more accurate conclusions.
07/09/23 13:11 +4GMT
Judging by the new images and data, water in liquid form
NEWS from NØVA III / A2 - 2
16/09/23 8:24 +4GMT
According to the collected data, we established that these are the remains of a certain underground city that was formed during a period of increased temperature on the surface. As long as there is a connection and it is stable, we will explore further.
16/09/23 8:24 +4GMT
According to the collected data, we established that these are the remains of a certain underground city that was formed during a period of increased temperature on the surface. As long as there is a connection and it is stable, we will explore further.
12/11/23 10:33 +4GMT
Over the past few months, increasingly accumulated information has been analyzed. The use of chemical analysis methods has made it possible to detect chemical components similar to those involved in ant activities, such as pheromones and remnants of ant bodies, thereby confirming the hypotheses proposed after the discovery of unidentified structures in the caves.
may be on the surface. There are also close shots of structures on the slopes of hills and mountains, but we still cannot determine their origin.
08/09/23 5:55 +4GMT
Among yesterday's data packets, a cave entrance was discovered on the exoplanet. Currently, there are discussions about whether it is worth flying the drone inside, risking loss of communication, or continuing to hover over the desert* surface, as most of the team refers to it.
* We would like to mention that according to the data obtained so far, the surface of A2 - 2 is mostly desert. Only in the vicinity of this slope was a supposed pond found and the structure of this slope itself differed from what was previously found, as if washed by water.
08/09/23 5:55 +4GMT
Among yesterday's data packets, a cave entrance was discovered on the exoplanet. Currently, there are discussions about whether it is worth flying the drone inside, risking loss of communication, or continuing to hover over the desert* surface, as most of the team refers to it.
* We would like to mention that according to the data obtained so far, the surface of A2 - 2 is mostly desert. Only in the vicinity of this slope was a supposed pond found and the structure of this slope itself differed from what was previously found, as if washed by water.
10/09/23 18:13 +4GMT
The first images of the cave's interior. We can draw conclusions about the observed structures based on the analysis of the available information and data.
The first images of the cave's interior. We can draw conclusions about the observed structures based on the analysis of the available information and data.
14/09/23 6:37 +4GMT
The deeper the drone penetrates, the more of these structures we can observe. From an engineering point of view, they are solidly constructed, built from environmental materials, much like anthills.
The deeper the drone penetrates, the more of these structures we can observe. From an engineering point of view, they are solidly constructed, built from environmental materials, much like anthills.
01/11/23 12:11 +4GMT
We move on to the second phase of the expedition on the surface of A2 - 2. After discoveries in the Gadiel cave, our team chose a nearby cave called Uriel.
We move on to the second phase of the expedition on the surface of A2 - 2. After discoveries in the Gadiel cave, our team chose a nearby cave called Uriel.
02/11/23 13:58 +4GMT
At the very entrance to the Uriel cave, image sensors recorded same formations. After this discovery, there is no doubt that the next area of study on A2 - 2 will be these structures. We are still collecting more data to understand their nature of formation.
16/11/23 11:11 +4GMT
During the expeditions, a large number of cities and megalopolises by human standards were discovered beneath the surface of the exoplanet. Based on the findings, a theory emerged that after the fragmentation of the plates, the release of a large amount of heat into the atmosphere of A2 - 2, and the discovery of underground reservoirs, these creatures moved into caves. Given the scale of the settlements, this period lasted a long time until the concentration of harmful gases and/or the depletion of scarce resources brought an end to this civilization's era.
20/11/23 15:40 +4GMT
Thanks to the operators' exquisite control of the drone, we now have detailed close-up images of the newly discovered formations.
Additionally, the Uriel Cave turned out to be extensive and significantly longer than the drone's flight range. The team of operators and researchers now faces another difficult choice: to remove the device from the cave for recharging, or to use the remaining charge to delve deeper and make larger discoveries, thereby completing the expedition.
22/11/23 17:37 +4GMT
The decision to continue the expedition has already yielded its first results! Water reservoirs were discovered on the lower tier, providing convincing evidence that these dungeons were once inhabited by life. Who knows — maybe in the future, we will find survivors in small groups.
23/11/23 10:03 +4GMT
At the last charges, new observations are still being received. As we delve further, new horizons open before us. With a decrease in temperature and an increase in resources in lower levels, conditions were more favorable, which contributed to the development of settlements to the scale of megapolises by human standards.
At the last charges, new observations are still being received. As we delve further, new horizons open before us. With a decrease in temperature and an increase in resources in lower levels, conditions were more favorable, which contributed to the development of settlements to the scale of megapolises by human standards.
25/11/23 15:53 +4GMT
With the drone's battery discharge yesterday at 16:20, the expedition on the exoplanet ended. Before crashing on the surface, the device transmitted its last images to the communication center, giving us the closest shots to the surface. As we study these images and make new discoveries based on them, we will keep you updated.
Obviously our story on A2 - 2 will continue for a long.
With the drone's battery discharge yesterday at 16:20, the expedition on the exoplanet ended. Before crashing on the surface, the device transmitted its last images to the communication center, giving us the closest shots to the surface. As we study these images and make new discoveries based on them, we will keep you updated.
Obviously our story on A2 - 2 will continue for a long.
05/08/25 14:10 +2 GMT
At A2 – 2’s closest approach to A2 – 1, KVM1L captured thermal emissions flowing through deep surface cracks. These “heat veins” channel liquid iron across the crust, regulating internal temperature. Beneath them lie vast reservoirs, slow-moving iron lakes, possibly fueling the planet’s extreme tectonic activity.
At A2 – 2’s closest approach to A2 – 1, KVM1L captured thermal emissions flowing through deep surface cracks. These “heat veins” channel liquid iron across the crust, regulating internal temperature. Beneath them lie vast reservoirs, slow-moving iron lakes, possibly fueling the planet’s extreme tectonic activity.
NEWS from NØVA III / A0 - 2
20/01/23 13:27 +4GMT
Yesterday energy activity was detected on A0 - 2 exoplanet. This led to the idea of direct the KVM1L - spacecraft in orbit of A2 - 1 to it. NOW as a result, we have a close image of the A0 - 2's moon, which is called Schaitl.
20/01/23 13:27 +4GMT
Yesterday energy activity was detected on A0 - 2 exoplanet. This led to the idea of direct the KVM1L - spacecraft in orbit of A2 - 1 to it. NOW as a result, we have a close image of the A0 - 2's moon, which is called Schaitl.
18/07/23 17:05 +4GMT
During of the next phase of A0 - 2's satellite - Schaitl we captured and proofed with the closest view to it's liquid moon which is containing all water used to on A0 - 2.
The reason for the separation of the water mass is the topic of study for the disclosure of the secrets of space phenomena.
29/03/24 14:18 +4GMT
As part of the "Spiral" mission, the spacecraft delivering the probe to A3 - 2 also launched 3 small satellites to capture photographs of neighboring exoplanets. The first to reach the satellite of A0 - 2 and made the first highly detailed image of Schaitl - a liquid space object.
During of the next phase of A0 - 2's satellite - Schaitl we captured and proofed with the closest view to it's liquid moon which is containing all water used to on A0 - 2.
The reason for the separation of the water mass is the topic of study for the disclosure of the secrets of space phenomena.
29/03/24 14:18 +4GMT
As part of the "Spiral" mission, the spacecraft delivering the probe to A3 - 2 also launched 3 small satellites to capture photographs of neighboring exoplanets. The first to reach the satellite of A0 - 2 and made the first highly detailed image of Schaitl - a liquid space object.
31/03/24 13:52 +4GM
20 January 2023 at 13:27 was announced about detection of energy activity on A0 - 2 exoplanet. Today, having a micro-satellite with a photosensitive camera in Schaitl's orbit, we detected the same energy activity. The reaction to this made such a photograph.
Recent observations of the Schaitl have revealed fascinating phenomena on both the light and dark sides of the satellite. On the light side, massive light pillars have been recorded. On the dark side, an unexpected infrared glow has been detected, raising questions about its origin and potential implications.
Additionally, 11 distinct radiant spots have been observed. These spots are assumed to indicate the probable presence of space objects, either in orbit around Schaitl or further beyond. Notably, a persistent infrared glow is visible in all frames, adding another layer of mystery to these observations.
20 January 2023 at 13:27 was announced about detection of energy activity on A0 - 2 exoplanet. Today, having a micro-satellite with a photosensitive camera in Schaitl's orbit, we detected the same energy activity. The reaction to this made such a photograph.
Recent observations of the Schaitl have revealed fascinating phenomena on both the light and dark sides of the satellite. On the light side, massive light pillars have been recorded. On the dark side, an unexpected infrared glow has been detected, raising questions about its origin and potential implications.
Additionally, 11 distinct radiant spots have been observed. These spots are assumed to indicate the probable presence of space objects, either in orbit around Schaitl or further beyond. Notably, a persistent infrared glow is visible in all frames, adding another layer of mystery to these observations.
14/01/25 11:42 GMT
High-Speed Rotation of Exoplanet A0 - 2 Solves the Water Separation Mystery *(Image soon)
New insights from the rapid rotation of exoplanet A0 - 2 reveal the mechanism behind the formation of its liquid satellite, Schaitl. Researchers confirm that the centrifugal forces generated by A0 - 2's extremely high rotational speed were sufficient to separate water mass, causing it to condense and form Schaitl. This phenomenon aligns with the planet's relatively weak gravity, allowing such separation to occur with less rotational velocity compared to higher-gravity planets. The rotation also likely causes exoplanet to become oblate, leading to intense atmospheric and geological activity.
Meanwhile, Schaitl’s orbital behavior remains under study. Due to its high speed, rotation, the orbit is very close to the planet, creating a gravitational and tidal locked state, where one side of the Schaitl always faces the A0 - 2.
These unique orbital mechanics, coupled with the extreme forces at play, present a rare opportunity to study the interplay of centrifugal effects, gravity, and orbital resonance in exoplanetary systems.
28/10/25 15:32 +2GMT
Extreme rotation and axial tilt of exoplanet A0 – 2 caused part of its liquid surface to separate into orbit, forming a temporary liquid satellite, Schaitl. Now oscillating between the planet’s axis and orbital plane, it slowly drifts toward the star — “a drop separating from its source.”
NEWS from NØVA III / A3 - 1
01/07/23 21:07 +4GMT
After studying the A3 - 1 with the spectrometer data using AI, we sent a small drone equipped with an UV image sensor to collect new data. After entering the atmosphere, the first images were obtained. The images confirmed the assumption of the presence of liquid mercury on the surface. The first discovered sea on exoplanet was named Aia.
12/05/24 12:27 +4GMT
The second drone reached it's destination in frames of Spiral mission - the exoplanet A3 - 1. It captured the satellite X37 above the surface of Aia. Due to weak lighting, the drone is recharging will be much longer than expected. Although this is slow, but still the beginning of the exploration can be considered successful.
13/05/24 9:22 +4GMT
Recently new data transferred from the first tests of the drone's capability. Images captured from the expanse of Aia's ocean surface reveal stunning seascapes, showing the lowest flight points.
30/12/24 08:43 GMT
Our third probe to the Exoplanet A3 - 1, equipped with an advanced internal levitational platform, has successfully arrived to it's orbit. Upon entering the planet's magnetosphere, the probe captured a detailed image of its natural satellite. This newly documented celestial body has been named - X37. The imagery reveals surface features that warrant further investigation in future missions.
Stay tuned for updates as we uncover more about this enigmatic exoplanet and its relationship with the satellite.
After studying the A3 - 1 with the spectrometer data using AI, we sent a small drone equipped with an UV image sensor to collect new data. After entering the atmosphere, the first images were obtained. The images confirmed the assumption of the presence of liquid mercury on the surface. The first discovered sea on exoplanet was named Aia.
12/05/24 12:27 +4GMT
The second drone reached it's destination in frames of Spiral mission - the exoplanet A3 - 1. It captured the satellite X37 above the surface of Aia. Due to weak lighting, the drone is recharging will be much longer than expected. Although this is slow, but still the beginning of the exploration can be considered successful.
13/05/24 9:22 +4GMT
Recently new data transferred from the first tests of the drone's capability. Images captured from the expanse of Aia's ocean surface reveal stunning seascapes, showing the lowest flight points.
30/12/24 08:43 GMT
Our third probe to the Exoplanet A3 - 1, equipped with an advanced internal levitational platform, has successfully arrived to it's orbit. Upon entering the planet's magnetosphere, the probe captured a detailed image of its natural satellite. This newly documented celestial body has been named - X37. The imagery reveals surface features that warrant further investigation in future missions.
Stay tuned for updates as we uncover more about this enigmatic exoplanet and its relationship with the satellite.
06/01/25 10:10 GMT
A capsule has detached from the orbital probe and is now smoothly descending through the upper layers of A3 - 1’s liquid-gaseous atmosphere. This layer filters most of the spectrum, allowing primarily UV rays to penetrate. The dense atomic structure of the atmosphere diffuses the light, distorting the stellar disk of the central star of NØVA III as it arcs toward the still-curved horizon. This phenomenon offers a mesmerizing view while providing crucial data on the interaction of light and dense atmospheric layers on this exoplanet.
10/01/25 11:01 GMT
The scientific community is abuzz with excitement following the visual confirmation of a charged mercury cloud glowing with ultraviolet light in the argon-rich atmosphere of exoplanet A3 - 1.
The glow is attributed to interactions between charged mercury particles and the inert argon gas, triggered by high-altitude electrical discharges. These discharges, although faint compared to Earth's lightning, generate enough energy to ionize mercury vapor, resulting in the ethereal ultraviolet luminescence.
A capsule has detached from the orbital probe and is now smoothly descending through the upper layers of A3 - 1’s liquid-gaseous atmosphere. This layer filters most of the spectrum, allowing primarily UV rays to penetrate. The dense atomic structure of the atmosphere diffuses the light, distorting the stellar disk of the central star of NØVA III as it arcs toward the still-curved horizon. This phenomenon offers a mesmerizing view while providing crucial data on the interaction of light and dense atmospheric layers on this exoplanet.
10/01/25 11:01 GMT
The scientific community is abuzz with excitement following the visual confirmation of a charged mercury cloud glowing with ultraviolet light in the argon-rich atmosphere of exoplanet A3 - 1.
The glow is attributed to interactions between charged mercury particles and the inert argon gas, triggered by high-altitude electrical discharges. These discharges, although faint compared to Earth's lightning, generate enough energy to ionize mercury vapor, resulting in the ethereal ultraviolet luminescence.
11/01/25 05:31 GMT
Amidst its vast mercury oceans, solid land formations have been identified. These areas host flowing rivers and shimmering lake of liquid mercury, named Orkhan sea, creating a landscape that gleams under the unique atmospheric conditions. Researchers suggest that the solid structures are composed of high-melting-point minerals like silicon dioxide and magnetite. Corrosion-resistant metals such as iron, nickel, or platinum may also be present, provided they remain insoluble in mercury. Additionally, "mercury salt" platforms might have formed due to chemical reactions between mercury, atmospheric gases, and the planet's rocky material. One notable example is mercury sulfide, commonly known as cinnabar.
11/01/25 22:50 GMT
Unique Composition of X37 in 360°: Researchers have confirmed that the satellite of exoplanet A3 - 1 features a silicate crust overlaying carbon-rich layers. The crust is composed of high-temperature minerals like silicon dioxide (quartz) and magnetite, which remain stable under extreme conditions. Beneath this layer, carbon deposits, including graphite and diamond-like structures, have been identified. It is believed that the X37’s proximity to A3 - 1 exposed it to intense gravitational forces and heating, which contributed to the formation of these extraordinary materials. A 360° view of the satellite reveals an X-shaped formation of its surface, which gave its name.
12/01/25 14:47 GMT
Today, the probe 'Third Eye' successfully entered a pivotal stage in its mission. As it continues its descent through the gaseous-liquid argon atmosphere, under 'love' of NØVA III star, the probe operates under minimal control. However, precise calculations of its velocity have mitigated the risk of short-circuiting its force field, allowing to immerse safely.
Upon reaching the surface of the mercury lake, the probe initiated a controlled deceleration. This maneuver marks the transition to the 3rd phase of the mission — a detailed study of liquid mercury’s properties under the exoplanet’s extreme pressure and temperature conditions.
13/01/25 02:00 GMT
Researchers aboard the mission captured a low-frame-rate video during first 8-seconds on mercury lake. Despite the energy-intensive process, the team allocated reserves saved during the mission’s second phase to achieve this feat.
The footage revealed a remarkable phenomenon: under the planet’s extreme conditions, mercury atoms in the lake’s rarefied state are spaced farther apart, rendering the liquid partially transparent to ultraviolet light. This discovery sheds new light on mercury's behavior in high-pressure, high-temperature environments, offering unexpected insights into atomic interactions.
Today, the probe 'Third Eye' successfully entered a pivotal stage in its mission. As it continues its descent through the gaseous-liquid argon atmosphere, under 'love' of NØVA III star, the probe operates under minimal control. However, precise calculations of its velocity have mitigated the risk of short-circuiting its force field, allowing to immerse safely.
Upon reaching the surface of the mercury lake, the probe initiated a controlled deceleration. This maneuver marks the transition to the 3rd phase of the mission — a detailed study of liquid mercury’s properties under the exoplanet’s extreme pressure and temperature conditions.
13/01/25 02:00 GMT
Researchers aboard the mission captured a low-frame-rate video during first 8-seconds on mercury lake. Despite the energy-intensive process, the team allocated reserves saved during the mission’s second phase to achieve this feat.
The footage revealed a remarkable phenomenon: under the planet’s extreme conditions, mercury atoms in the lake’s rarefied state are spaced farther apart, rendering the liquid partially transparent to ultraviolet light. This discovery sheds new light on mercury's behavior in high-pressure, high-temperature environments, offering unexpected insights into atomic interactions.
13/01/25 16:06 GMT
Today, the mission 'Third Eye' faced an unexpected conclusion. Landing to the Orkhan sea from the unforeseen conditions, the force field turned off and the probe became partially immersed, which led to the loss of control and data transmission.
Before ceasing operation, it managed to capture and send one final photograph — an enigmatic image. Beneath the shimmering mercury surface, four symmetrical points of light were visible.
This final glimpse raises more questions than answers. Are these light formations natural reflections of an unseen phenomenon, or do they suggest something artificial beneath the lake’s surface? Scientists are already analyzing the image, hoping to decipher the secrets of these mysterious lights.
14/01/25 16:16 GMT
In a groundbreaking conclusion to the study of exoplanet A3 - 1, researchers have identified the planet as a rich source of essential metals. The discovery paves the way for the construction of a circular module orbiting the star NØVA III. A3 - 1’s mineral wealth, including high-melting-point silicates, corrosion-resistant metals like nickel and platinum, and carbon-based compounds, holds the potential to supply the foundational materials for advanced space infrastructure.
This milestone highlights the planet’s pivotal role in humanity's cosmic endeavors, transforming its once-unknown landscape into a cornerstone for future interstellar development.
Today, the mission 'Third Eye' faced an unexpected conclusion. Landing to the Orkhan sea from the unforeseen conditions, the force field turned off and the probe became partially immersed, which led to the loss of control and data transmission.
Before ceasing operation, it managed to capture and send one final photograph — an enigmatic image. Beneath the shimmering mercury surface, four symmetrical points of light were visible.
This final glimpse raises more questions than answers. Are these light formations natural reflections of an unseen phenomenon, or do they suggest something artificial beneath the lake’s surface? Scientists are already analyzing the image, hoping to decipher the secrets of these mysterious lights.
14/01/25 16:16 GMT
In a groundbreaking conclusion to the study of exoplanet A3 - 1, researchers have identified the planet as a rich source of essential metals. The discovery paves the way for the construction of a circular module orbiting the star NØVA III. A3 - 1’s mineral wealth, including high-melting-point silicates, corrosion-resistant metals like nickel and platinum, and carbon-based compounds, holds the potential to supply the foundational materials for advanced space infrastructure.
This milestone highlights the planet’s pivotal role in humanity's cosmic endeavors, transforming its once-unknown landscape into a cornerstone for future interstellar development.
28/02/26 00:00 +1 GMT
During today’s planetary alignment in our Solar System, the probe orbiting A3 – 1 transmitted a new image, photographed 02/19/26, of the exoplanet's gravitational field and the alignment of six exoplanets within the NØVA III system.
The photograph documents a rare orbital configuration in which reflected light from the central star forms a single optical corridor across the exoplanetary line of A3 - 1, A2 - 3, A2 - 2, A2 - 1, the fractal system of A0 - 3 and A0 - 1. Such trajectory alignments are brief and require precise observational timing.
The engineering team confirms: no physical connection exists between the two systems. Yet the parallel alignment highlights the structural symmetry of celestial mechanics, independent of distance between Sun and NØVA III.
The image is classified the period as Dual Alignment.
NEWS from NØVA III / A3 - 2
01/03/23 14:20 +4GMT
Nitrous oxide detected in the atmosphere of A3 - 2 which is primarily produced by natural processes such as bacterial denitrification in ocean. In the context of biosignatures, the presence of nitrous oxide in an exoplanet's atmosphere could be an indication of biological activity. However, the detection of nitrous oxide alone is not necessarily a conclusive sign of life, since the gas can also be produced by non-biological processes such as lightning or volcanism.
In order to more confidently identify nitrous oxide as a biosignature, we would need to look for additional evidence of life.
12/02/24 13:17 +4GMT
In the mission "Spiral" to study the composition of the atmospheric spheres of A3 - 2, to perform a gravitational maneuver to slow down, we first approached the A0 -1 exoplanet so much. 5 years after the discovery of this cosmic giant, captured its first circumplanetary image. We remind that, based on observations, 11 months and a half ago it was established that there was a high concentration of nitrogen oxide on surface A3 - 2. Eventually, a mission to its surface was immediately launched.
13/02/24 10:13 +4GMT
Successfully reducing the speed of the Stellarship, it is approaching its target, Hycean A3 - 2, to detach the probe from its close orbit. Flying past the exoplanet A3 - 1, the second drone was dropped to study its surface. In the photograph, a ring around the lower hemisphere was discovered, which was previously not visible from the telescope.
Nitrous oxide detected in the atmosphere of A3 - 2 which is primarily produced by natural processes such as bacterial denitrification in ocean. In the context of biosignatures, the presence of nitrous oxide in an exoplanet's atmosphere could be an indication of biological activity. However, the detection of nitrous oxide alone is not necessarily a conclusive sign of life, since the gas can also be produced by non-biological processes such as lightning or volcanism.
In order to more confidently identify nitrous oxide as a biosignature, we would need to look for additional evidence of life.
12/02/24 13:17 +4GMT
In the mission "Spiral" to study the composition of the atmospheric spheres of A3 - 2, to perform a gravitational maneuver to slow down, we first approached the A0 -1 exoplanet so much. 5 years after the discovery of this cosmic giant, captured its first circumplanetary image. We remind that, based on observations, 11 months and a half ago it was established that there was a high concentration of nitrogen oxide on surface A3 - 2. Eventually, a mission to its surface was immediately launched.
13/02/24 10:13 +4GMT
Successfully reducing the speed of the Stellarship, it is approaching its target, Hycean A3 - 2, to detach the probe from its close orbit. Flying past the exoplanet A3 - 1, the second drone was dropped to study its surface. In the photograph, a ring around the lower hemisphere was discovered, which was previously not visible from the telescope.
14/02/24 14:14 +4GMT
Having previously directed the telescopes, we obtained an image of the Stellarship approaching the orbit of hycean before activating the probe. To more confidently identify nitric oxide as a biosignature, we first sent an optical probe into a close orbit, and then it will enter the atmosphere of
A3 - 2. The main objectives of the mission are to confirm the predominance of nitric oxide in the atmosphere, to determine its origin, if such. Three medium format cameras are installed on board to transmit high-quality visual information.
28/02/2024 12:37 +4GMT
The Stellarship notified us of its successful approach to the atmosphere of Hycean with a photograph from its interior. At noon +4 GMT, it received the command to launch the acoustic probe.
Having previously directed the telescopes, we obtained an image of the Stellarship approaching the orbit of hycean before activating the probe. To more confidently identify nitric oxide as a biosignature, we first sent an optical probe into a close orbit, and then it will enter the atmosphere of
A3 - 2. The main objectives of the mission are to confirm the predominance of nitric oxide in the atmosphere, to determine its origin, if such. Three medium format cameras are installed on board to transmit high-quality visual information.
28/02/2024 12:37 +4GMT
The Stellarship notified us of its successful approach to the atmosphere of Hycean with a photograph from its interior. At noon +4 GMT, it received the command to launch the acoustic probe.
04/03/2024 15:27 +4GMT
Having successfully made a 360-degree overview to the hycean A3 - 2, our optical probe switches to the next stage of the Spiral mission, going down to close orbit before entering the atmosphere.
05/03/2024 15:00 +4GMT
Just with the image of A3 - 2, before entering the atmosphere received data from radars about the thickness of the atmosphere, which is within 250 km, a spherical radius - 2378 km and surface area 22390067 square km at the level of the sea at peace. Next, the probe disconnects the means of communication when entering the atmosphere.
Having successfully made a 360-degree overview to the hycean A3 - 2, our optical probe switches to the next stage of the Spiral mission, going down to close orbit before entering the atmosphere.
05/03/2024 15:00 +4GMT
Just with the image of A3 - 2, before entering the atmosphere received data from radars about the thickness of the atmosphere, which is within 250 km, a spherical radius - 2378 km and surface area 22390067 square km at the level of the sea at peace. Next, the probe disconnects the means of communication when entering the atmosphere.
12/03/24 16:32 +4GMT
The first images were obtained from the surface of the ocean. Last year, observations through the telescope discovered an amazing phenomenon: an exoplanet in the NØVA III system may have conditions that can support the ocean of liquid nitrogen (II) oxide (NO2) on its surface. The mission "Spiral" proves that A3 - 2 hycean with very low atmospheric pressure and extremely low temperatures, which creates suitable conditions for condensation NO2 in liquid form.
14/03/24 17:04 +4GMT
With this observation, the mission proved the last assumption made a year ago - Nitric oxide found in the atmosphere
A3 - 2. The presence of large amounts of NO and liquid NO2 would imply active geological and atmospheric processes to sustain such an environment. This may include constant volcanic activity at the bottom of the ocean.
17/03/24 17:07 +4GMT
Along the spiral trajectory, our probe reached the very surface of the ocean confirming all theoretical ideas about the exoplanet A3 - 2. Following this success, a decision was made to conduct an unscheduled immersion to observe the ocean depths in the high probability areas of volcanoes or vegetation on hycean without changing the mission's trajectory with the risk of losing communication with the optical probe.
05/07/24 10:55 +4GMT
Assumptions of the presence of a large amount of NO and Liquid NO2 due to active geological processes to maintain such an environment. This leads to the existence of constant volcanic activities at the bottom of the ocean is proved by the find of three photographs from different points.
Along the spiral trajectory, our probe reached the very surface of the ocean confirming all theoretical ideas about the exoplanet A3 - 2. Following this success, a decision was made to conduct an unscheduled immersion to observe the ocean depths in the high probability areas of volcanoes or vegetation on hycean without changing the mission's trajectory with the risk of losing communication with the optical probe.
05/07/24 10:55 +4GMT
Assumptions of the presence of a large amount of NO and Liquid NO2 due to active geological processes to maintain such an environment. This leads to the existence of constant volcanic activities at the bottom of the ocean is proved by the find of three photographs from different points.
15/11/24 11:01 GMT
Data from the medium-format cameras installed on the optical probe just provided high-quality images from hycean for detailed analysis. In the second surveyed location of volcanic activity, an unknown object of approximately 3 square kilometers was detected (right top corner). Planetary geologists speculate that this formation might be the peaks of submerged oceanic mountains.
16/11/24 08:28 GMT
Further investigation of the Hycean's latitudes revealed much more extensive areas than previously anticipated. A new image shows that the previously identified peaks are not oceanic mountain tops, but floating structures on the surface. This discovery raises even more questions about their nature. Additionally, a rainbow-hued film surrounding an island presents another phenomenon that requires further study.
17/11/24 11:01 GMT
A newly captured image reveals an island approximately the size of Australia. However, considering the vast scale of the Hycean ocean, this landmass appears comparatively small.
Scientists hypothesize that the rainbow-like boundary observed between the floating islands and the ocean may be due to impurities or pollutants. When liquid NO₂ interacts with substances such as oily compounds, organic residues, or metallic elements, a thin film can form on its surface, reflecting light in iridescent hues. This remarkable phenomenon now stands as a key subject for further exploration.
Data from the medium-format cameras installed on the optical probe just provided high-quality images from hycean for detailed analysis. In the second surveyed location of volcanic activity, an unknown object of approximately 3 square kilometers was detected (right top corner). Planetary geologists speculate that this formation might be the peaks of submerged oceanic mountains.
16/11/24 08:28 GMT
Further investigation of the Hycean's latitudes revealed much more extensive areas than previously anticipated. A new image shows that the previously identified peaks are not oceanic mountain tops, but floating structures on the surface. This discovery raises even more questions about their nature. Additionally, a rainbow-hued film surrounding an island presents another phenomenon that requires further study.
17/11/24 11:01 GMT
A newly captured image reveals an island approximately the size of Australia. However, considering the vast scale of the Hycean ocean, this landmass appears comparatively small.
Scientists hypothesize that the rainbow-like boundary observed between the floating islands and the ocean may be due to impurities or pollutants. When liquid NO₂ interacts with substances such as oily compounds, organic residues, or metallic elements, a thin film can form on its surface, reflecting light in iridescent hues. This remarkable phenomenon now stands as a key subject for further exploration.
18/11/24 15:45 +4GMT
Aerial imaging from the medium-format matrix has captured stunning visuals of the ocean floor in shallow regions, revealing unnatural straight lines across the seabed.
Scientists suggest that the combination of heat and energetic activity near oceanic volcanoes, coupled with optimal pressure conditions at certain depths, could potentially support life forms. This discovery further validates the decision made in March to risk submerging the probe beneath the ocean’s surface—a bold step toward unraveling the mysteries of A3 - 2's Hycean environment.
14/10/25 07:32 +2 GMT
Following its spiral trajectory, the optical probe reached the surface of A3 - 2’s NO₂ ocean. Descending beneath the liquid layer where density triples that of Earth’s seawater, it touched the planet’s hidden boundary — the first direct observation of a hycean ocean floor in history.
14/10/25 12:32 +2 GMT
After stabilizing near the seabed, probe transmitted brief data bursts before fading into magnetic interference. Early readings reveal reflective mineral strata — crystalline traces shaped by liquid NO₂ interacting with metallic compounds under immense pressure.
15/10/25 09:25 +2 GMT
Signal degradation confirmed, yet residual telemetry continues to pulse faintly. The probe’s sensors hint at local temperature gradients and irregular oscillations not far from the linear formations photographed year earlier.
Aerial imaging from the medium-format matrix has captured stunning visuals of the ocean floor in shallow regions, revealing unnatural straight lines across the seabed.
Scientists suggest that the combination of heat and energetic activity near oceanic volcanoes, coupled with optimal pressure conditions at certain depths, could potentially support life forms. This discovery further validates the decision made in March to risk submerging the probe beneath the ocean’s surface—a bold step toward unraveling the mysteries of A3 - 2's Hycean environment.
14/10/25 07:32 +2 GMT
Following its spiral trajectory, the optical probe reached the surface of A3 - 2’s NO₂ ocean. Descending beneath the liquid layer where density triples that of Earth’s seawater, it touched the planet’s hidden boundary — the first direct observation of a hycean ocean floor in history.
14/10/25 12:32 +2 GMT
After stabilizing near the seabed, probe transmitted brief data bursts before fading into magnetic interference. Early readings reveal reflective mineral strata — crystalline traces shaped by liquid NO₂ interacting with metallic compounds under immense pressure.
15/10/25 09:25 +2 GMT
Signal degradation confirmed, yet residual telemetry continues to pulse faintly. The probe’s sensors hint at local temperature gradients and irregular oscillations not far from the linear formations photographed year earlier.
16/10/25 07:37 +2 GMT
Analysis of the faint residual data shows rhythmic variations in local magnetism — a repeating vibration propagating through A3 - 2’s dense ocean layers. Its origin remains unknown. Mission scientists suspect the pattern may result from deep geothermal activity, producing resonance within the planet’s crust. Others suggest it could be a natural harmonic generated by fluid-metal interactions under high pressure.
17/10/25 10:30 +2 GMT
As transmissions fade, the signal persists in perfect rhythm — a pulse echoing from the depths of A3 - 2. Analysts call it “the exoplanetary heartbeat,” a self-modulating geological resonance beneath the hycean surface.
18/10/25 06:18 +2 GMT
Moments before the signal was lost, the camera recorded a brief red flash of light emanating from a fissure on the ocean floor. Analysts believe it may have been a geothermal eruption of molten material, accompanied by a burst of superheated gases and magnetic particles. The resulting shockwave could have destabilized the probe’s communication sensors.
Spectral analysis of the flash, however, does not rule out a bioluminescent origin: a reaction between liquid nitrogen compounds and inorganic catalysts may have produced a form of chemical luminescence. If confirmed, this would mark the first observation of inorganic bioluminescence in an extraterrestrial environment.
Or the self-revelation of the probe’s own signal, reflected within the liquid layers at the moment of its breakdown. The “red light” captured in the final frame could be Spiral mission’s last impulse — a visual signature of its dissolution.
Analysis of the faint residual data shows rhythmic variations in local magnetism — a repeating vibration propagating through A3 - 2’s dense ocean layers. Its origin remains unknown. Mission scientists suspect the pattern may result from deep geothermal activity, producing resonance within the planet’s crust. Others suggest it could be a natural harmonic generated by fluid-metal interactions under high pressure.
17/10/25 10:30 +2 GMT
As transmissions fade, the signal persists in perfect rhythm — a pulse echoing from the depths of A3 - 2. Analysts call it “the exoplanetary heartbeat,” a self-modulating geological resonance beneath the hycean surface.
18/10/25 06:18 +2 GMT
Moments before the signal was lost, the camera recorded a brief red flash of light emanating from a fissure on the ocean floor. Analysts believe it may have been a geothermal eruption of molten material, accompanied by a burst of superheated gases and magnetic particles. The resulting shockwave could have destabilized the probe’s communication sensors.
Spectral analysis of the flash, however, does not rule out a bioluminescent origin: a reaction between liquid nitrogen compounds and inorganic catalysts may have produced a form of chemical luminescence. If confirmed, this would mark the first observation of inorganic bioluminescence in an extraterrestrial environment.
Or the self-revelation of the probe’s own signal, reflected within the liquid layers at the moment of its breakdown. The “red light” captured in the final frame could be Spiral mission’s last impulse — a visual signature of its dissolution.
NEWS from NØVA III / A1 - 1
16/05/24 10:07 +4GMT
Right before announcing the failure of contact with the launched Skyglider during the gravitational maneuver around exoplanet A1 - 1 in the course of the 'Spiral' mission, we have just received an image before its detachment from the Stellarship. This allowed us to calibrate the communication frequencies with Acoustic Skyglider to receive new images from exoplanet A1 - 1.
17/05/24 09:45 +4GMT
Immediately after calibration and reception of the undocking frame, here we are in contact with the Skyglider. During this time, it was gliding at the edge of A1 - 1's atmosphere and passed all tests of autonomous operation.
19/05/24 15:44 +4GMT
In the upper atmosphere, methane can undergo photochemical reactions due to the ultraviolet light from the star. This can lead to the formation of complex organic molecules known as tholins. These tholins form a haze that scatters blue and green light. This scattering adds a bluish-green tint to the atmosphere, contributing to the overall turquoise appearance.
Right before announcing the failure of contact with the launched Skyglider during the gravitational maneuver around exoplanet A1 - 1 in the course of the 'Spiral' mission, we have just received an image before its detachment from the Stellarship. This allowed us to calibrate the communication frequencies with Acoustic Skyglider to receive new images from exoplanet A1 - 1.
17/05/24 09:45 +4GMT
Immediately after calibration and reception of the undocking frame, here we are in contact with the Skyglider. During this time, it was gliding at the edge of A1 - 1's atmosphere and passed all tests of autonomous operation.
19/05/24 15:44 +4GMT
In the upper atmosphere, methane can undergo photochemical reactions due to the ultraviolet light from the star. This can lead to the formation of complex organic molecules known as tholins. These tholins form a haze that scatters blue and green light. This scattering adds a bluish-green tint to the atmosphere, contributing to the overall turquoise appearance.
20/05/24 06:06 +4GMT
At higher altitudes, where temperatures are lower, methane gas can condense into ice crystals. These methane ice clouds are similar to cirrus clouds on Earth but composed of methane instead of water.
21/05/24 08:38 +4GMT
At slightly warmer altitudes, where the temperature is higher but still cold enough for methane to condense, methane exists in liquid form, forming liquid methane clouds. These liquid methane clouds also scatter and reflect sunlight, focusing on blue and green wavelengths, which further intensifies the turquoise coloration of the atmosphere.
At higher altitudes, where temperatures are lower, methane gas can condense into ice crystals. These methane ice clouds are similar to cirrus clouds on Earth but composed of methane instead of water.
21/05/24 08:38 +4GMT
At slightly warmer altitudes, where the temperature is higher but still cold enough for methane to condense, methane exists in liquid form, forming liquid methane clouds. These liquid methane clouds also scatter and reflect sunlight, focusing on blue and green wavelengths, which further intensifies the turquoise coloration of the atmosphere.
22/05/24 10:20 +4GMT
Having collected data from atmospheric layers A1 - 1, the Skyglider is switched to autonomous flight mode until the next need, but for now let's summarize. The presence of different types of clouds at various altitudes can create layers of scattering. High-altitude methane ice clouds scatter light, followed by scattering from liquid methane clouds at lower altitudes. Each layer adds to the overall intensity and depth of the turquoise color.
Having collected data from atmospheric layers A1 - 1, the Skyglider is switched to autonomous flight mode until the next need, but for now let's summarize. The presence of different types of clouds at various altitudes can create layers of scattering. High-altitude methane ice clouds scatter light, followed by scattering from liquid methane clouds at lower altitudes. Each layer adds to the overall intensity and depth of the turquoise color.
07/06/24 09:06 +4GMT
The most intriguing area for study on A1 - 1 is the upper layer of haze, which predominantly contains tholins. These complex organic molecules can aggregate to form aerosol particles that gradually settle into the lower layers of the atmosphere or onto the surface. Tholins represent an intermediate stage in the transformation of simple molecules, such as methane and ammonia, into more complex organic compounds. The study of these processes is of great significance for astrochemistry and exobiology, as tholins may serve as analogs of early organic compounds that could have been precursors to life.
16/06/26 06:26 +4GMT
A 7-minute film dedicated to the exploration of exoplanet A1 – 1 has been released as part of the NEWS from NØVA III series. Constructed from mission archives, observational data, and rare video records gathered during the Skyglider's expedition, the film offers a continuous journey through the exoplanet’s turquoise atmosphere shaped by methane clouds and photochemical haze. The movie invites viewers into an ongoing process of observation, revealing A1 – 1 as a living atmospheric environment.
A 7-minute film dedicated to the exploration of exoplanet A1 – 1 has been released as part of the NEWS from NØVA III series. Constructed from mission archives, observational data, and rare video records gathered during the Skyglider's expedition, the film offers a continuous journey through the exoplanet’s turquoise atmosphere shaped by methane clouds and photochemical haze. The movie invites viewers into an ongoing process of observation, revealing A1 – 1 as a living atmospheric environment.
Skyglider Probe Above Exoplanet A1 - 1
NØVA III / Short Film / 2026
'Celestialism': An artistic experiment where creativity centers on the study and interpretation of celestial bodies. Beginning with the representation of a way of seeing that views the material world through the perspective of cosmic origins, exploring the deep connection between the universe and earthly existence.
After observations from Earth and direct studies on the planets themselves, the environment of the star convinced researchers of its suitability for creating a bio-satellite around the star NØVA III. The large number of exoplanets rich in resources suitable for maintaining the viability of the human body further supported this idea. Since the artistic approach to observation is thorough and open to unpredictable factors in new planetary environments, capsule residencies became an effective choice for the next phase of exoplanet exploration.
The 'Celestialism' art residency invites participants to explore uncharted territories of their imagination, treating the mind as both the studio and the medium.
The 'Celestialism' art residency invites participants to explore uncharted territories of their imagination, treating the mind as both the studio and the medium.
NEWS from NØVA III / A2 - 4
14/09/24 12:55 +4GMT / Tom Leighton Becomes a Participant in the First Art Residency on Exoplanet A2 - 4
For the first time in the history of space art, British artist and photographer Tom Leighton has embarked on an art residency beyond Earth — on the exoplanet A2 - 4. This planet, located in NØVA III star system, is known for its unique conditions reminiscent of Earth: a thin, warm atmosphere and a presumably crystalline surface. However, due to the high acidity of the environment, human presence on the exoplanet is only possible on a levitating capsule-
For the first time in the history of space art, British artist and photographer Tom Leighton has embarked on an art residency beyond Earth — on the exoplanet A2 - 4. This planet, located in NØVA III star system, is known for its unique conditions reminiscent of Earth: a thin, warm atmosphere and a presumably crystalline surface. However, due to the high acidity of the environment, human presence on the exoplanet is only possible on a levitating capsule-
platform equipped with a life support system, allowing Leighton to work for two Earth weeks.
One of Leighton’s main sources of inspiration will be the exoplanet’s ephemeral purple sunsets, created by the unique chemical composition of the atmosphere. Known for his bold photomontages and urban landscapes, Leighton will now turn his attention to interstellar landscapes, exploring the intersections of cosmic technology and nature in the context
of a new planet. This project promises to continue his tradition of creating worlds on the edge of utopia and dystopia, where cosmic technology both fascinates and threatens.
The results of his work on exoplanet A2 - 4 will be presented at an international exhibition, and critics anticipate that they may open new horizons in space art.
Hinterland by Tom Leighton
01/10/24 10:24 +4GMT / Tom Leighton Unveils His Photography Series "Hinterland," Created on Exoplanet A2 - 4
After completing his first cosmic art residency on exoplanet A2 - 4, Tom Leighton has presented his long-awaited photography series titled "Hinterland." This project is the result of two weeks spent on a levitating capsule-platform, from where he observed and captured truly alien landscapes. This series reflects the unique nature of A2 - 4 — a planet with a thin, warm atmosphere and a surface rich with rainbow-hued lakes and crystalline shores.
The photographs showcase fantastical landscapes in turquoise, lavender, and peach tones, with the series visually resembling a vivid dream, where natural forms appear so perfect that they seem artificial. Especially captivating are the ephemereal sunsets — due to the planet's atmospheric chemical composition, they are bathed in ultra violet hues, adding additional depth and surreal beauty to Leighton's works.
"Hinterland" continues Leighton’s conceptual explorations at the intersection of cosmic technology and nature, but in a new context — not the environments of Earth, but a distant exoplanet. The boundaries between reality and fantasy blur in these works, where the mysterious surfaces of lakes and unfamiliar mountain ranges, as if shaped by unexplored forces, evoke a sense of magical and simultaneously acidic beauty. The series invites us to reconsider the limits of possibility, leaving viewers both awed and thoughtful — as Leighton, in this alien world, reminds us of the fragility and grandeur of nature, even on a distant exoplanet.
All images © Tom Leighton.
After completing his first cosmic art residency on exoplanet A2 - 4, Tom Leighton has presented his long-awaited photography series titled "Hinterland." This project is the result of two weeks spent on a levitating capsule-platform, from where he observed and captured truly alien landscapes. This series reflects the unique nature of A2 - 4 — a planet with a thin, warm atmosphere and a surface rich with rainbow-hued lakes and crystalline shores.
The photographs showcase fantastical landscapes in turquoise, lavender, and peach tones, with the series visually resembling a vivid dream, where natural forms appear so perfect that they seem artificial. Especially captivating are the ephemereal sunsets — due to the planet's atmospheric chemical composition, they are bathed in ultra violet hues, adding additional depth and surreal beauty to Leighton's works.
"Hinterland" continues Leighton’s conceptual explorations at the intersection of cosmic technology and nature, but in a new context — not the environments of Earth, but a distant exoplanet. The boundaries between reality and fantasy blur in these works, where the mysterious surfaces of lakes and unfamiliar mountain ranges, as if shaped by unexplored forces, evoke a sense of magical and simultaneously acidic beauty. The series invites us to reconsider the limits of possibility, leaving viewers both awed and thoughtful — as Leighton, in this alien world, reminds us of the fragility and grandeur of nature, even on a distant exoplanet.
All images © Tom Leighton.
NEWS from NØVA III / A0 - 3
10/11/22 21:37 +4 GMT
With intention to see more, the spacecraft KVM1L in
NØVA III got closer to the epicenter of actions and here is what we - humanity see from this cosmic event!
10/11/22 19:03 +4 GMT
First time during the history of observation NØVA III stellar system there was detected exoplanetary activity. It was on A0 - 3. Stay tuned.
11/11/22 16:26 +4 GMT
After yesterday's hyperactivity on A0 - 3, broadcasting the latest condition of the exoplanet. While waiting for complete calm to see the consequences of this cosmic event,
12/11/22 17:18 +4 GMT
Today the A0 - 3 looks stable. This event allowed us to receive information from NØVA III in a short time. I'll share news from other planets soon.
With intention to see more, the spacecraft KVM1L in
NØVA III got closer to the epicenter of actions and here is what we - humanity see from this cosmic event!
10/11/22 19:03 +4 GMT
First time during the history of observation NØVA III stellar system there was detected exoplanetary activity. It was on A0 - 3. Stay tuned.
11/11/22 16:26 +4 GMT
After yesterday's hyperactivity on A0 - 3, broadcasting the latest condition of the exoplanet. While waiting for complete calm to see the consequences of this cosmic event,
12/11/22 17:18 +4 GMT
Today the A0 - 3 looks stable. This event allowed us to receive information from NØVA III in a short time. I'll share news from other planets soon.
14/11/22 14:04 +4 GMT
After the ship is directed over the activity surface, we clearly see in the photograph that it was a collision of the A0 - 3 satellite with an exoplanet. We also see that the rings have become more scattered from the shock wave. At the moment, it is calm on the surface, but this crater will remind humanity of new achievements in the space sphere.
27/01/23 12:23 +4 GMT
Until January 30th, A0 - 3 will be at the closest point to
A2 - 1. Using this opportunity, we set the image sensors of the spacecraft KVM1L which in orbit of A2 - 1 in direction of
A0 - 3 to collect data on its satellites and in search of evidence for the hypothesis of the fractal system of this exoplanet.
28/01/23 15:05 +4GMT
According to the data obtained on satellites A0 - 3, two significant discoveries were made.
First - Exoplanetary activity in October 2022 was associated with the collision of one of the satellites. There are currently seven satellites in orbit.
Secondly, a proof of the hypothesis of the fractality of the
A0 - 3 system appeared. We were able to fix images of two satellites.
After the ship is directed over the activity surface, we clearly see in the photograph that it was a collision of the A0 - 3 satellite with an exoplanet. We also see that the rings have become more scattered from the shock wave. At the moment, it is calm on the surface, but this crater will remind humanity of new achievements in the space sphere.
27/01/23 12:23 +4 GMT
Until January 30th, A0 - 3 will be at the closest point to
A2 - 1. Using this opportunity, we set the image sensors of the spacecraft KVM1L which in orbit of A2 - 1 in direction of
A0 - 3 to collect data on its satellites and in search of evidence for the hypothesis of the fractal system of this exoplanet.
28/01/23 15:05 +4GMT
According to the data obtained on satellites A0 - 3, two significant discoveries were made.
First - Exoplanetary activity in October 2022 was associated with the collision of one of the satellites. There are currently seven satellites in orbit.
Secondly, a proof of the hypothesis of the fractality of the
A0 - 3 system appeared. We were able to fix images of two satellites.
30/01/23 13:39 +4GMT
The Sharaf satellite is evidence of a previously unseen, fractal space system in which the satellite, being in orbit A0 - 3, the closest exoplanet to the NØVA III star, also has its own satellite with a satellite. These space objects are connected not only by gravity, but by heating each other they support internal thermonuclear reactions. In fact, this is a system of stars one in orbit of the other.
21/02/23 13:57 +4GMT
Today we are ready to present you all seven exomoons of A0 - 3! Some of them you have already seen, some are published for the first time. Approximately 3 months before we detected huge activity on the exoplanet A0 - 3, and now we have discovered that this is the crash! of the 8th -closest satellite. Also as a bonus from universe we have photograph of the subsatellite of the exomoon Sharaf.
The Sharaf satellite is evidence of a previously unseen, fractal space system in which the satellite, being in orbit A0 - 3, the closest exoplanet to the NØVA III star, also has its own satellite with a satellite. These space objects are connected not only by gravity, but by heating each other they support internal thermonuclear reactions. In fact, this is a system of stars one in orbit of the other.
21/02/23 13:57 +4GMT
Today we are ready to present you all seven exomoons of A0 - 3! Some of them you have already seen, some are published for the first time. Approximately 3 months before we detected huge activity on the exoplanet A0 - 3, and now we have discovered that this is the crash! of the 8th -closest satellite. Also as a bonus from universe we have photograph of the subsatellite of the exomoon Sharaf.
15/01/24 14:34 +4 GMT
Based on observations, the satellite's surface is predominantly covered with oceans of flammable substance. Circling around its axis, under the influence of intense A0 - 3 radiation, the temperature on the surface of the ocean rises, conditions arise under which the liquid begins to ignite, and under the influence of high pressure, the released gases are pushed out, condense and fall out on the opposite side of the exoplanet. Due to precipitation and low temperatures, the flame goes out on the dark side. The difficulty of maintaining such conditions in a stable state for a long time is demonstrated by the recent approach of exosatellite's orbit or delicate balance on Kesler.
22/07/24 13:22 +4GMT
On the way to KESLER's orbit, an infrared image of A0 - 3 was taken, showing detailed surface relief and energetic emissions. This provides an explanation for the collapse of the eighth satellite that occurred in November 2022, due to the gigantic volume of matter ejected into interplanetary space from the atmosphere as a result of active processes occurring on the exoplanet.
Based on observations, the satellite's surface is predominantly covered with oceans of flammable substance. Circling around its axis, under the influence of intense A0 - 3 radiation, the temperature on the surface of the ocean rises, conditions arise under which the liquid begins to ignite, and under the influence of high pressure, the released gases are pushed out, condense and fall out on the opposite side of the exoplanet. Due to precipitation and low temperatures, the flame goes out on the dark side. The difficulty of maintaining such conditions in a stable state for a long time is demonstrated by the recent approach of exosatellite's orbit or delicate balance on Kesler.
22/07/24 13:22 +4GMT
On the way to KESLER's orbit, an infrared image of A0 - 3 was taken, showing detailed surface relief and energetic emissions. This provides an explanation for the collapse of the eighth satellite that occurred in November 2022, due to the gigantic volume of matter ejected into interplanetary space from the atmosphere as a result of active processes occurring on the exoplanet.
Fractal System of
A0 - 3
A0 - 3
is a burning exoplanet that has, after the collapse of the closest satellite at the end of 2022, 7 satellites, so far, one found sub-satellite and gas-rich protoplanetary disks. In fact, this is a fractal system, where the central star NØVA III maintaining thermonuclear reactions of A0 - 3. Due to this, it has sufficient energy to maintain its satellites and their sub-satellites. Presumably, it was an independent system over time that got into the field of influence of a larger stellar system.
NEWS from NØVA III / A0 - 3 / TSOY
Artist Residency above the surface of the most distant satellite of A0 - 3, named TSOY in honor of the first human to enter the satellite's gravitational field.
19/09/24 08:49 +4 GMT
A new mission, has been launched to the fractal system A0 - 3, aimed at closely exploring its exosatellites. Today, the stellardrop localized at A0 - 3, marking the first capsule launch to the distant satellite Tsoy. After the previous successful quantum transfer to exoplanet A2 - 4, marking a significant step forward in cosmic art exploration, the next chapter of the ‘Celestialism’ capsule-residency program has commenced. This time, the residency features outstanding photography artist Katya Tsoy, whose unique aesthetic — defined by fluid lines and impeccable tonal vision prevailing on the exosatellite — earned her unanimous selection by the residency council.
Katya's capsule has been transferred to a visually and physically distinct region of the satellite, long regarded as a point of scientific interest. This area, with its unique landscape, is expected to further enrich her work, aligning perfectly with her renowned vision.
As the 'Celestialism' residency progresses, this cosmic initiative continues to redefine the boundaries of artistic practice, inviting a deeper fusion of visual art with extraterrestrial landscapes.
In an extraordinary journey
11/10/24 11:00 GMT / Part 1
Katya Tsoy has taken part in the latest edition of the ‘Celestialism’ cosmic art residency, spending time above the exosatellite named after her as a first explorer — TSOY, which orbits the distant exoplanet A0 – 3. Her time there, within a specially designed capsule on it’s close orbit, has led to groundbreaking artistic revelations.
Reflecting on her initial encounter, Kate remarked, “I had imagined the surface might visually resemble human skin, given the colors I observed in exosatellite’s photograph. But what truly surprised and impressed me was witnessing the landscape move like breathing flesh, even as I approached the satellite in my capsule.”
This phenomenon, explained by scientists, may result from various atmospheric and geological processes. A0 – 3’s gravitational pull likely exerts tidal forces on exosatellite’s atmosphere, producing compression waves that rise and fall, creating an illusion of slow breathing, synchronized with the satellite’s orbit. This effect, similar to Earth’s tides, could be intensified by satellite’s unique mineral composition.
Additionally, scientists have suggested that certain minerals on TSOY, such as silica and iron compounds, may undergo sublimation and condensation cycles, with temperature fluctuations contributing to the “breathing” effect. As the exosatellite’s surface heats and cools, gases are released from and absorbed into its porous rock structures, producing subtle pulses in the atmosphere. Furthermore, the silica deposits may be layered and interlocked like skin tissue, creating a surface texture that resembles human skin in both appearance and response to environmental changes.
Katya’s encounter on this cosmic body offers an unprecedented look at the interplay of celestial forces and mineral life, blending artistic vision with scientific curiosity. Her series, to be unveiled as part of “Celestialism” will invite audiences to experience the rhythm of TSOY’s “breath” through her lens, adding a new dimension to our understanding of exoplanetary satellites.
12/10/24 10:33 GMT / Part 2
New details were found based on the collected data on the visual properties of the landscape. The exosatellite TSOY features a surface of mica and hematite layers, giving it a striking, skin-like appearance. Mica reflective properties create a variable sheen across the landscape, while iron oxide deposits produce a patchy texture, similar to freckles. Long-term chemical weathering has further refined the mineral surface, lending it a shimmer akin to the natural luster of human skin. Katya's unique vision offers us a clear and aesthetically captivating glimpse into how distant worlds can feel so profoundly close to us. Slide movie.
Katya's capsule has been transferred to a visually and physically distinct region of the satellite, long regarded as a point of scientific interest. This area, with its unique landscape, is expected to further enrich her work, aligning perfectly with her renowned vision.
As the 'Celestialism' residency progresses, this cosmic initiative continues to redefine the boundaries of artistic practice, inviting a deeper fusion of visual art with extraterrestrial landscapes.
In an extraordinary journey
11/10/24 11:00 GMT / Part 1
Katya Tsoy has taken part in the latest edition of the ‘Celestialism’ cosmic art residency, spending time above the exosatellite named after her as a first explorer — TSOY, which orbits the distant exoplanet A0 – 3. Her time there, within a specially designed capsule on it’s close orbit, has led to groundbreaking artistic revelations.
Reflecting on her initial encounter, Kate remarked, “I had imagined the surface might visually resemble human skin, given the colors I observed in exosatellite’s photograph. But what truly surprised and impressed me was witnessing the landscape move like breathing flesh, even as I approached the satellite in my capsule.”
This phenomenon, explained by scientists, may result from various atmospheric and geological processes. A0 – 3’s gravitational pull likely exerts tidal forces on exosatellite’s atmosphere, producing compression waves that rise and fall, creating an illusion of slow breathing, synchronized with the satellite’s orbit. This effect, similar to Earth’s tides, could be intensified by satellite’s unique mineral composition.
Additionally, scientists have suggested that certain minerals on TSOY, such as silica and iron compounds, may undergo sublimation and condensation cycles, with temperature fluctuations contributing to the “breathing” effect. As the exosatellite’s surface heats and cools, gases are released from and absorbed into its porous rock structures, producing subtle pulses in the atmosphere. Furthermore, the silica deposits may be layered and interlocked like skin tissue, creating a surface texture that resembles human skin in both appearance and response to environmental changes.
Katya’s encounter on this cosmic body offers an unprecedented look at the interplay of celestial forces and mineral life, blending artistic vision with scientific curiosity. Her series, to be unveiled as part of “Celestialism” will invite audiences to experience the rhythm of TSOY’s “breath” through her lens, adding a new dimension to our understanding of exoplanetary satellites.
12/10/24 10:33 GMT / Part 2
New details were found based on the collected data on the visual properties of the landscape. The exosatellite TSOY features a surface of mica and hematite layers, giving it a striking, skin-like appearance. Mica reflective properties create a variable sheen across the landscape, while iron oxide deposits produce a patchy texture, similar to freckles. Long-term chemical weathering has further refined the mineral surface, lending it a shimmer akin to the natural luster of human skin. Katya's unique vision offers us a clear and aesthetically captivating glimpse into how distant worlds can feel so profoundly close to us. Slide movie.
NEWS from NØVA III / A0 - 3 / KESLER
20/11/24 07:20 GMT
The second orbital probe MFIIS II equipped with a medium format infrared imaging sensor successfully arrived at
A0 - 3's KESLER satellite. The device photographed all sectors of the cosmic body. Several of these images revealed visible areas of a liquid surface, indicating the presence of an ocean under its flammasphere, Which is a highly charged layer influenced by its exoplanet, It is behaving similarly to flames on Earth but with denser properties, causing it to move more slowly.
The second orbital probe MFIIS II equipped with a medium format infrared imaging sensor successfully arrived at
A0 - 3's KESLER satellite. The device photographed all sectors of the cosmic body. Several of these images revealed visible areas of a liquid surface, indicating the presence of an ocean under its flammasphere, Which is a highly charged layer influenced by its exoplanet, It is behaving similarly to flames on Earth but with denser properties, causing it to move more slowly.
21/11/24 08:33 GMT
The illuminated side of KESLER continues to reveal its mesmerizing phenomenon: slow-moving flames dancing across the surface of its flammable oceans. This fiery spectacle, now officially termed the "Flammasphere", is driven by the intense radiation of its exoplanet, A0 - 3.
As the flames ascend, the high-pressure environment triggers condensation of expelled gases, leaving behind intricate deposits when the cycle cools. Scientists liken these deposits to agate formations on Earth, where layers of minerals create vibrant, banded textures over time.
The discovery raises new questions about the satellite's chemical composition and the potential for such deposits to store clues about its volatile cycles.
23/11/24 11:37 GMT
KESLER's prominences are massive clouds of plasma that erupt from the satellite's flammasphere. These structures often resemble tongues of flame, and their length can reach hundreds of thousands of kilometers. They are stable for several weeks or months and may either fall back onto it or attracted by exoplanet A0 - 3.
The illuminated side of KESLER continues to reveal its mesmerizing phenomenon: slow-moving flames dancing across the surface of its flammable oceans. This fiery spectacle, now officially termed the "Flammasphere", is driven by the intense radiation of its exoplanet, A0 - 3.
As the flames ascend, the high-pressure environment triggers condensation of expelled gases, leaving behind intricate deposits when the cycle cools. Scientists liken these deposits to agate formations on Earth, where layers of minerals create vibrant, banded textures over time.
The discovery raises new questions about the satellite's chemical composition and the potential for such deposits to store clues about its volatile cycles.
23/11/24 11:37 GMT
KESLER's prominences are massive clouds of plasma that erupt from the satellite's flammasphere. These structures often resemble tongues of flame, and their length can reach hundreds of thousands of kilometers. They are stable for several weeks or months and may either fall back onto it or attracted by exoplanet A0 - 3.
24/11/24 11:37 GMT
A new aerial view of the KESLER surface has been captured, revealing a flammasphere — a heated upper layer of the liquid metal ocean. This dynamic and volatile environment consists of molten metals like iron, magnesium, and silicate compounds, which interact with the intense radiation from the host exoplanet A0 - 3.
Iron: The main component responsible for the surface's dense, reflective properties.
Magnesium: Increases the reactivity of the ocean, producing brighter, more volatile plasma when exposed to heat.
This interaction creates waves of liquid metal, glowing as their upper layers ionize into plasma. The environment follows a complex cycle of evaporation, ionization, and recombination, resulting in a self-sustaining, fiery ecosystem. On the cooler, shadowed side of KESLER, the evaporated elements condense back into liquid form, completing the metal ocean cycle.
A new aerial view of the KESLER surface has been captured, revealing a flammasphere — a heated upper layer of the liquid metal ocean. This dynamic and volatile environment consists of molten metals like iron, magnesium, and silicate compounds, which interact with the intense radiation from the host exoplanet A0 - 3.
Iron: The main component responsible for the surface's dense, reflective properties.
Magnesium: Increases the reactivity of the ocean, producing brighter, more volatile plasma when exposed to heat.
This interaction creates waves of liquid metal, glowing as their upper layers ionize into plasma. The environment follows a complex cycle of evaporation, ionization, and recombination, resulting in a self-sustaining, fiery ecosystem. On the cooler, shadowed side of KESLER, the evaporated elements condense back into liquid form, completing the metal ocean cycle.
25/09/24 09:25 GMT
Further studies of yesterday's IR photograph from a bird's eye view from the very edge of the illuminated part of the KESLER’s flammasphere reveal a new combustion phenomenon. This was from an extreme point for the apparatus, after which it was dubbed 'Phoenix'.
During combustion, substances on the satellite transform into a state of matter commonly referred to as flame or plasma 1. The heated metallic surface ignites, ionizing the outermost layers into a plasma 1 state. This process occurs as the electrons in the metallic atoms are stripped away, creating a glowing, flame-like effect that spreads across the illuminated side of ocean.
On Earth, being lighter than gases, the flame naturally flows upwards, rising into the less dense environment. As the flame ascends, it quickly loses energy - heat, and dissolves back into the surrounding gases.
Here plasma 1 does not behave as conventional flames do on Earth. Instead of rising upwards, the it remains tightly bound near the surface due to the magnetic interactions between A0 - 3 and KESLER. This binding effect creates a slow, undulating motion, as if the flames are "floating" rather than flowing up.
This discovery presents a striking contrast to our understanding of combustion processes on Earth and challenges conventional theories about flame behavior in different planetary environments.
Further studies of yesterday's IR photograph from a bird's eye view from the very edge of the illuminated part of the KESLER’s flammasphere reveal a new combustion phenomenon. This was from an extreme point for the apparatus, after which it was dubbed 'Phoenix'.
During combustion, substances on the satellite transform into a state of matter commonly referred to as flame or plasma 1. The heated metallic surface ignites, ionizing the outermost layers into a plasma 1 state. This process occurs as the electrons in the metallic atoms are stripped away, creating a glowing, flame-like effect that spreads across the illuminated side of ocean.
On Earth, being lighter than gases, the flame naturally flows upwards, rising into the less dense environment. As the flame ascends, it quickly loses energy - heat, and dissolves back into the surrounding gases.
Here plasma 1 does not behave as conventional flames do on Earth. Instead of rising upwards, the it remains tightly bound near the surface due to the magnetic interactions between A0 - 3 and KESLER. This binding effect creates a slow, undulating motion, as if the flames are "floating" rather than flowing up.
This discovery presents a striking contrast to our understanding of combustion processes on Earth and challenges conventional theories about flame behavior in different planetary environments.
NEWS from NØVA III / A0 - 3 / AOIFE
30/08/24 18:22 +2 GMT
The Shubert probe, part of the research mission to the exosatellite AOIFE of exoplanet A0 – 3, was successfully launched and quantdropped into near orbit. Shortly after the transfer, communication with the probe was lost. Recovery teams are continuing attempts to re-establish contact.
Image render 2026.
The Shubert probe, part of the research mission to the exosatellite AOIFE of exoplanet A0 – 3, was successfully launched and quantdropped into near orbit. Shortly after the transfer, communication with the probe was lost. Recovery teams are continuing attempts to re-establish contact.
Image render 2026.
11/05/25 14:07 +2 GMT
After nearly a year of silence and numerous recovery efforts, the Shubert mission to the exosatellite AOIFE has officially been closed. Despite the loss of contact, data transmitted during the brief operational phase remain invaluable, offering the first insights into satellite's high-temperature, sulfur-rich atmosphere and golden surface. Scientists hope to include AOIFE in the next phase of NØVA III to continue the exploration of A0 – 3’s satellites and their dynamic cosmic environments.
Image render 2026.
After nearly a year of silence and numerous recovery efforts, the Shubert mission to the exosatellite AOIFE has officially been closed. Despite the loss of contact, data transmitted during the brief operational phase remain invaluable, offering the first insights into satellite's high-temperature, sulfur-rich atmosphere and golden surface. Scientists hope to include AOIFE in the next phase of NØVA III to continue the exploration of A0 – 3’s satellites and their dynamic cosmic environments.
Image render 2026.
06/08/25 14:28 +2 GMT
Following a detailed analysis by the NØVA III mission board, the second expedition 'Seasons' to the AOIFE satellite has been officially canceled. Despite initial plans to resume the mission after the loss of the Schubert probe, recent data revealed dangerously high levels of stellar radiation and unstable environmental conditions. With preparations underway for the missions to ANNA and LALA, priority shifted toward more stable and promising targets for visual and research observation.
The board concluded with a symbolic statement:
- “Sometimes it is better to let a cosmic object remain unseen than to destroy the very possibility of its future observation.”
Following a detailed analysis by the NØVA III mission board, the second expedition 'Seasons' to the AOIFE satellite has been officially canceled. Despite initial plans to resume the mission after the loss of the Schubert probe, recent data revealed dangerously high levels of stellar radiation and unstable environmental conditions. With preparations underway for the missions to ANNA and LALA, priority shifted toward more stable and promising targets for visual and research observation.
The board concluded with a symbolic statement:
- “Sometimes it is better to let a cosmic object remain unseen than to destroy the very possibility of its future observation.”
NEWS from NØVA III / A0 - 3 / SHARAF
23/04/25 09:17 GMT
At its orbital perigee — the closest point to KESLER in its path — the satellite SHARAF came into view just long enough for the second orbital probe, MFIIS II (Medium Format Infrared Imaging Sensor), orbiting KESLER, to capture what may be the clearest image yet of SHARAF’s structure, atmosphere, and its elusive sub-satellite above the southern pole.
The object, so small and so closely bound to the satellite, had remained purely speculative until now.
The resulting infrared image also reveals a second sub-satellite, suspended above the soft, diffused glow of the exosatellite’s thermal emissions — radiation released through internal processes and absorption of energy from
the NØVA III star.
02/06/2025 05:50 GMT
Yesterday at 16:12 GMT, following the previous news of the IR photograph, astrochemist Nika E. from QWERTY Lab patiently tracked the celestial motion and triggered for another highlighting image of SHARAF with it’s large sub-satellite as well.
At its orbital perigee — the closest point to KESLER in its path — the satellite SHARAF came into view just long enough for the second orbital probe, MFIIS II (Medium Format Infrared Imaging Sensor), orbiting KESLER, to capture what may be the clearest image yet of SHARAF’s structure, atmosphere, and its elusive sub-satellite above the southern pole.
The object, so small and so closely bound to the satellite, had remained purely speculative until now.
The resulting infrared image also reveals a second sub-satellite, suspended above the soft, diffused glow of the exosatellite’s thermal emissions — radiation released through internal processes and absorption of energy from
the NØVA III star.
02/06/2025 05:50 GMT
Yesterday at 16:12 GMT, following the previous news of the IR photograph, astrochemist Nika E. from QWERTY Lab patiently tracked the celestial motion and triggered for another highlighting image of SHARAF with it’s large sub-satellite as well.
What makes this image extraordinary is not only what it shows, but how it was made. Unlike traditional optical imaging that depends on reflected starlight, infrared detection reveals temperature, exposing features hidden behind haze, clouds, or even within dense atmospheric layers.
Orbital perigees like this are fleeting. The next encounter between KESLER and SHARAF may not occur for several more cycles. But with these two thermal frames, researchers now hold tangible evidence of the subtle dynamics between satellites, sub-satellites, and their exoplanetary host.
10/06/25 09:00 GMT
Over the past week, meticulous work was carried out to calculate the timing and focus point of MFIIS II, preparing for today’s orbital perigee to capture an image of the surface of SHARAF’s sub-satellite — through the curtain of gases and light pollution enveloping the object.
What it revealed is striking: the sub-satellite is covered in liquid. It has now received a name — SEEA.
10/01/26 12:41 GMT
To gather additional data en route to LALA, a swarm of ten visual-observation units was deployed from the 'AzerCosmos XXXVII' android. Today three units were gravitationally captured by the SHARAF–SEEA system and entered stable proximity to the sub-satellite.
Buoyant observer #2 briefly passed through the system’s outer gravitational field, capturing a transient image of SHARAF’s ring structure before continuing its trajectory beyond stable orbit.
Orbital perigees like this are fleeting. The next encounter between KESLER and SHARAF may not occur for several more cycles. But with these two thermal frames, researchers now hold tangible evidence of the subtle dynamics between satellites, sub-satellites, and their exoplanetary host.
10/06/25 09:00 GMT
Over the past week, meticulous work was carried out to calculate the timing and focus point of MFIIS II, preparing for today’s orbital perigee to capture an image of the surface of SHARAF’s sub-satellite — through the curtain of gases and light pollution enveloping the object.
What it revealed is striking: the sub-satellite is covered in liquid. It has now received a name — SEEA.
10/01/26 12:41 GMT
To gather additional data en route to LALA, a swarm of ten visual-observation units was deployed from the 'AzerCosmos XXXVII' android. Today three units were gravitationally captured by the SHARAF–SEEA system and entered stable proximity to the sub-satellite.
Buoyant observer #2 briefly passed through the system’s outer gravitational field, capturing a transient image of SHARAF’s ring structure before continuing its trajectory beyond stable orbit.
11/01/26 07:37 GMT
The unit #3, designed to operate as a buoyant observer, successfully transmitted imagery directly from SEEA’s liquid surface.
These transmissions confirm that SEEA is not only liquid-covered, but dynamically responsive, its surface reflecting orbital light patterns from SHARAF above, behaving more like a fluid horizon than a solid body. The collected data marks the first multi-perspective observation of a liquid sub-satellite environment within the NØVA III system.
12/01/26 13:56 GMT
The seventh buoyant observation unit has transmitted a clear upward-facing image from SEEA’s surface, capturing SHARAF in its sky.
This image provides a rare reversal of perspective: not a satellite observed from orbit, but a parent body witnessed from its liquid-bound sub-satellite. Scientists note that such imagery offers critical insight into light behavior and gravitational interaction within tightly bound satellite systems.
The unit #3, designed to operate as a buoyant observer, successfully transmitted imagery directly from SEEA’s liquid surface.
These transmissions confirm that SEEA is not only liquid-covered, but dynamically responsive, its surface reflecting orbital light patterns from SHARAF above, behaving more like a fluid horizon than a solid body. The collected data marks the first multi-perspective observation of a liquid sub-satellite environment within the NØVA III system.
12/01/26 13:56 GMT
The seventh buoyant observation unit has transmitted a clear upward-facing image from SEEA’s surface, capturing SHARAF in its sky.
This image provides a rare reversal of perspective: not a satellite observed from orbit, but a parent body witnessed from its liquid-bound sub-satellite. Scientists note that such imagery offers critical insight into light behavior and gravitational interaction within tightly bound satellite systems.
NEWS from NØVA III / A0 - 3 / AYTAN
Third ‘Celestialism’ Cosmic Art Residency Launches to Magmatic Satellite AYTAN
13/08/25 17:10 +2 GMT
The pioneering cosmic art initiative 'Celestialism' has launched its third residency mission, marking a bold step in the exploration of extraterrestrial environments through artistic practice. This latest mission sent nanoartist Nargiz Asgarova to the outer satellite AYTAN, the fourth from the far end orbiting the exoplanet A0 – 3 — a moon-like body with extreme surface phenomena.
In an extraordinary journey
14/08/25 10:20 +2 GMT / Part 1
"AYTAN presents a striking harmony, reminiscent of Earth’s own surface — with rivers, lakes, seas, and vast oceansshaping its landscape. But here, this fluid world is not built on water, but rather on liquefied metals and minerals. Due to extreme temperatures of a different order, elements that are solid on Earth — such as iron, magnesium, and silicates— behave as liquids or gases on AYTAN. This inversion of matter creates a breathtaking environment where metallic rivers flow, vaporized minerals form cloud-like structures, and entire seas shimmer with thermal luminescence. It is a world defined by elemental fluidity, where nature’s architecture is governed by a unique cosmic logic — an otherworldly harmony sculpted by heat, charge, and movement." described Nargiz Asgerova.
Over the course of three weeks, Nargiz lived and created aboard a capsule satellite drifted above AYTAN, equipped with a full 360-degree panoramic viewport. From this vantage, she created a new photographic series — one that merges her refined nano-scale visual sensibility with the monumental phenomena of deep space.
17/08/25 12:33 +2 GMT / Part 2
Beyond its artistic value, Asgerova’s observations contribute important contextual data for scientists seeking to understand the interactions between AYTAN’s liquid surface and its atmospheric ionization. This dual-purpose mission reinforces Celestialism’s core philosophy: that artistic intuition and scientific investigation can evolve together to interpret the cosmos.
Following previous successful residencies on exoplanet A2 – 4 and the satellite TSOY, this third mission to AYTAN continues to expand the boundaries of extraterrestrial artistic exploration. The 'Celestialism' program remains committed to offering visionary artists the chance to reflect on, and shape, humanity’s evolving relationship with the universe. Slide Movie
In an extraordinary journey
14/08/25 10:20 +2 GMT / Part 1
"AYTAN presents a striking harmony, reminiscent of Earth’s own surface — with rivers, lakes, seas, and vast oceansshaping its landscape. But here, this fluid world is not built on water, but rather on liquefied metals and minerals. Due to extreme temperatures of a different order, elements that are solid on Earth — such as iron, magnesium, and silicates— behave as liquids or gases on AYTAN. This inversion of matter creates a breathtaking environment where metallic rivers flow, vaporized minerals form cloud-like structures, and entire seas shimmer with thermal luminescence. It is a world defined by elemental fluidity, where nature’s architecture is governed by a unique cosmic logic — an otherworldly harmony sculpted by heat, charge, and movement." described Nargiz Asgerova.
Over the course of three weeks, Nargiz lived and created aboard a capsule satellite drifted above AYTAN, equipped with a full 360-degree panoramic viewport. From this vantage, she created a new photographic series — one that merges her refined nano-scale visual sensibility with the monumental phenomena of deep space.
17/08/25 12:33 +2 GMT / Part 2
Beyond its artistic value, Asgerova’s observations contribute important contextual data for scientists seeking to understand the interactions between AYTAN’s liquid surface and its atmospheric ionization. This dual-purpose mission reinforces Celestialism’s core philosophy: that artistic intuition and scientific investigation can evolve together to interpret the cosmos.
Following previous successful residencies on exoplanet A2 – 4 and the satellite TSOY, this third mission to AYTAN continues to expand the boundaries of extraterrestrial artistic exploration. The 'Celestialism' program remains committed to offering visionary artists the chance to reflect on, and shape, humanity’s evolving relationship with the universe. Slide Movie
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NEWS from NØVA III / A0 - 3 / LALA
Dropped spheric android 'AzerCosmos XXXVII'
08/09/25 13:23 +2 GMT
After the successful study and return of the artist from the farthest satellite of exoplanet A0 - 3 — TSOY, it was decided to launch the next mission 'FireBalls' with the Celestialism art-residency in the capsule 'AteshHub' to the penultimate satellite ANNA, and with the dropped android 'AzerCosmos XXXVII' — a fire-resistant sphere to the closest satellite, LALA.
09/09/25 09:29 +2 GMT
The 'AzerCosmos XXXVII' spheric drone, after undocking from 'AteshHub' in orbit of ANNA, is now approaching the closest satellite LALA. We are seeing it in such detail for the first time.
09/09/25 13:13 +2 GMT
Before entering the active landing phase, the 'AzerCosmos' android recorded footage of LALA’s motion at three frames per second over its north pole. The video clearly shows an intense glow along a narrow portion of its gravitational field. Afterward, the android synchronized its velocity with LALA’s axial rotation and is expected to smoothly roll down onto the northern surface.
11/09/25 11:16 +2 GMT
We have just received from 'AzerCosmos' a frame taken moments before surface contact. We now hope this will not be the last — and that the self-guiding system will ensure the android’s safe landing.
The 'AzerCosmos XXXVII' spheric drone, after undocking from 'AteshHub' in orbit of ANNA, is now approaching the closest satellite LALA. We are seeing it in such detail for the first time.
09/09/25 13:13 +2 GMT
Before entering the active landing phase, the 'AzerCosmos' android recorded footage of LALA’s motion at three frames per second over its north pole. The video clearly shows an intense glow along a narrow portion of its gravitational field. Afterward, the android synchronized its velocity with LALA’s axial rotation and is expected to smoothly roll down onto the northern surface.
11/09/25 11:16 +2 GMT
We have just received from 'AzerCosmos' a frame taken moments before surface contact. We now hope this will not be the last — and that the self-guiding system will ensure the android’s safe landing.
14/09/25 01:16 +2 GMT
Due to a deviation of 3.7 degrees, the android at touchdown sank into a denser structure of the landscape. It regained mobility only after a two-day wait, as the mass restraining it was burned through and reduced to ash by the surrounding heat.
16/09/25 11:44 +2 GMT
After regaining mobility on LALA, the android activated its enhanced protective heat shield to endure extreme temperatures and radiation, allowing it to resume operations. The mission now focuses on collecting more data to help scientists understand the exosatellite LALA at distances as close as 2.38 million kilometers from A0 - 3.
Preliminary measurements show temperature conditions comparable to the burning of wood in a fireplace, highlighting the fragile balance of such an environment.
Due to a deviation of 3.7 degrees, the android at touchdown sank into a denser structure of the landscape. It regained mobility only after a two-day wait, as the mass restraining it was burned through and reduced to ash by the surrounding heat.
16/09/25 11:44 +2 GMT
After regaining mobility on LALA, the android activated its enhanced protective heat shield to endure extreme temperatures and radiation, allowing it to resume operations. The mission now focuses on collecting more data to help scientists understand the exosatellite LALA at distances as close as 2.38 million kilometers from A0 - 3.
Preliminary measurements show temperature conditions comparable to the burning of wood in a fireplace, highlighting the fragile balance of such an environment.
02/10/25 13:13 +2 GMT
After regaining full operational control, the android AzerCosmos XXXVII transmitted a new set of atmospheric data from the sub-satellite LALA, revealing a striking discovery. Analysis indicates that its gaseous envelope consists primarily of carbon dioxide (CO₂), carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur dioxide (SO₂), and nitrogen oxides (NOₓ)—the very compounds produced during combustion on Earth.
03/10/25 08:00 +2 GMT
Preliminary models describe the environment as an inorganic analogue of fire: a world whose amber-yellow skies glow with mineral aerosols, and whose surface radiates steady heat comparable to burning embers.
04/10/25 10:42 +2 GMT
As the mission around LALA comes to an end, the android AzerCosmos XXXVII entered standby mode, completing the first full observation cycle of the fiery satellite. The last transmission shows the horizon shimmering in radiant gold—its atmosphere gently pulsating like a living ember. With its data now safely transmitted, LALA remains a symbol of endurance — a world that burns eternally, yet never turns to ash.
After regaining full operational control, the android AzerCosmos XXXVII transmitted a new set of atmospheric data from the sub-satellite LALA, revealing a striking discovery. Analysis indicates that its gaseous envelope consists primarily of carbon dioxide (CO₂), carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur dioxide (SO₂), and nitrogen oxides (NOₓ)—the very compounds produced during combustion on Earth.
03/10/25 08:00 +2 GMT
Preliminary models describe the environment as an inorganic analogue of fire: a world whose amber-yellow skies glow with mineral aerosols, and whose surface radiates steady heat comparable to burning embers.
04/10/25 10:42 +2 GMT
As the mission around LALA comes to an end, the android AzerCosmos XXXVII entered standby mode, completing the first full observation cycle of the fiery satellite. The last transmission shows the horizon shimmering in radiant gold—its atmosphere gently pulsating like a living ember. With its data now safely transmitted, LALA remains a symbol of endurance — a world that burns eternally, yet never turns to ash.
NEWS from NØVA III / A0 - 3 / ANNA
Orbital observation / ANNA, A0 - 3, NØVA III
10/09/25 13:23 +2 GMT “The first truly striking moment from close orbit came after long contemplation of ANNA. For nearly three days I shot nothing, just scanning the landscape through the window as if blinking in rhythm with it. Then I noticed rare illuminations linking the surface with the lower atmosphere. At the instant I pressed the shutter, two columns of light appeared for the first time. I realized then that things would unfold in the best possible way — and that became the first frame of this cosmic photo-story.” — wrote Emin on his X account.
Horizon line / ANNA, A0 - 3, NØVA III / 2025, 1
13/09/25 13:13 +2 GMT “Descending into the atmosphere, I noticed how at that altitude the atmospheric layer and the surface diverged symmetrically, as if forming a boundary. As I drew closer to the ground, these illuminations became more frequent. Comparing the capsule’s speed to the satellite’s, I realized the clouds above me were moving at an incredibly high velocity — at first they seemed like a uniform mass.” — he writes.
Spectrum I / ANNA, A0 - 3, NØVA III / 2025, 1
14/09/25 19:52 +2 GMT “In this frame I captured the realization that if one focuses not on ANNA’s landscape, but on the light of these luminous columns themselves, they break apart into the full spectrum of color. It was a truly electrifying moment.” — Mathers shares with genuine awe.
עץ החיים (Etz ha-Chayim) / ANNA, A0 - 3, NØVA III / 2025, 1
13/09/25 08:19 +2 GMT “The second shot I included was of an area "עץ החיים" (Etz ha-Chayim), whose color stood apart from the rest of the surface, forming a beautifully aesthetic shape. It looked almost like a symbol — as if this satellite had its own emblem. By chance, the reflection of A0 - 3 appeared in the opposite window, connecting two perspectives across both sides of the capsule.” — Emin recounts, pointing to this photograph.
First attempt / ANNA, A0 - 3, NØVA III / 2025, 1
13/12/25 05:00 +2 GMT At a distance of 3,723 km, with the surface of ANNA filling the capsule’s viewports, the descent of AteshHub was deliberately halted by mission control. The decision came without public explanation, preserving the integrity of the residency and the observer onboard. The data transmitted during this pause revealed an unexpected contrast: while ANNA shares elemental similarities with the satellite TSOY, its crust contains extraordinary concentrations of gold (Au) — volumes never before recorded in extraterrestrial observation.
Declassification / ANNA, A0 - 3, NØVA III / 2025, 1
25/12/2026 00:33 +1 GMT Mission control has partially declassified the reason behind the halted descent of the AteshHub capsule toward satellite. Analysis revealed that ANNA’s extraordinary concentration of gold (Au) contained within its hemifusomes, combined with its high surface reflectivity, generated measurable cognitive and emotional effects on the observer onboard. Prolonged exposure altered perception, intensified emotional responses.
CONTACT PHASE / ANNA, A0 - 3, NØVA III / 2026, 1
06/01/2026 11:37 +1 GMT Following extended analysis, mission control has authorized a new operational status for the ANNA mission. A physical landing remains suspended. However, controlled contact through observation has been approved. This decision acknowledges the role of the artist onboard as a conscious observer operating at the boundary between orbit and surface. The mission’s objective has been redefined to study how celestial environments influence human perception, intention, and the concept of value itself. For now ANNA is classified as a perceptual research zone.
Witnessing vast bodyscape / ANNA, A0 - 3, NØVA III / 2026, 1
07/01/2026 07:55 +1 GMT 'CONTACT PHASE' marks the sanctioned form of engagement with ANNA without physical descent. Contact will occur through sustained visual presence, light interaction, reflection analysis, and real-time documentation of perceptual shifts experienced by the observer artist. 'CONTACT PHASE' is not a landing. It is a test of coexistence between human consciousness and an unaltered extraterrestrial body.
Surface Reactivity / ANNA, A0 - 3, NØVA III / 2026, 1
09/01/26 08:41 +1 GMT The upper layer of ANNA’s surface demonstrates a molecular structure partially analogous to human dermal tissue. The satellite behaves less like inert geology and more like a reactive membrane — one that mirrors the human condition: capable of renewal, yet vulnerable to excessive interaction. While no biological life has been confirmed, observed interaction patterns resemble mechanisms known on Earth to stimulate collagen synthesis.
Membrane matrix / ANNA, A0 - 3, NØVA III / 2026, 1
09/01/26 17:26 +1 GMT Spectral analysis indicates the presence of reactive compounds that, under light exposure, initiate accelerated regenerative-like processes within the material matrix. Further data suggest that ANNA’s surface chemistry responds to radiation and reflective feedback by triggering rapid molecular turnover, comparable to controlled regeneration processes used in human skin treatments on Earth. Unlike terrestrial applications, prolonged exposure results in surface sensitivity, pointing to a delicate balance.
Palm hills / ANNA, A0 - 3, NØVA III / 2026, 1
10/01/26 09:09 +1 GMT / Artist Log / Emin Mathers: Sometimes, in the curvature of ANNA’s landscape, I recognize her. A familiar line of a shoulder. The quiet slope of a collarbone I once traced with my eyes on Earth. This resemblance is not imitation, it is memory resurfacing in matter. The surface does not resemble a body, it recalls one. And in this recalling, I find myself falling in love again, not with possession, but with presence. I understand now why landing was postponed. To step too soon would be to interrupt this fragile correspondence between distance and desire.
Illusion / ANNA, A0 - 3, NØVA III / 2026, 1
11/01/26 09:46 +1 GMT / Artist Log / Emin Mathers: I imagine walking barefoot across ANNA’s surface. Not to claim it, only to feel it respond. To inhale an atmosphere that has never learned my name, to let it enter me anyway. I am aware of the risks. Every warning has been logged, every consequence calculated. And yet, affection has never been a safe state. If contact is granted, I will not arrive as an explorer. I will arrive as someone who has waited long enough to know that some surfaces are meant to be touched once and remembered forever.
Confirmation / ANNA, A0 - 3, NØVA III / 2026, 1
13/01/26 09:37 +1 GMT / BRAKING NEWS: On January 9, the Celestialism Council has approved a limited landing of the AteshHub capsule on satellite. After extended observation, ANNA was confirmed as a perceptual environment, not a resource site. The artist’s presence is recognized not an act of conquest or gold mining. It is a sanctioned experiment in embodied observation. This landing is an act of trust between consciousness and an unaltered world.
NEWS from NØVA III / A0 - 1
20/05/24 11:11 +4GMT
To study the conditions on A0 - 1, Ygrodrill was dropped vertically to the core. Due to the boiling nucleus, a dynamic equilibrium between the liquid and the gas phases, which will lead to the formation of bubbles and steam pockets inside the liquid. The behavior of these bubbles under high gravity differs from standard conditions, possibly less and more short-lived due to higher pressure.
01/06/24 13:31 +4GMT
Upon secondary examination of the data received from Stellarship, an unexpected image was discovered! It captures Ygrodrill's descent into the atmosphere of A0 - 1, taken on the route to the exoplanet A3 - 2. This stunning image offers new insights by the measurement of the length of pyrokumulus trace with a free fall provided important information for various aspects of planetological studies of A0 - 1. These data helped to improve the understanding of atmospheric conditions as a density, temperature profile and chemical properties of atmospheric layers. As well as measurements of the rate of fall, optimization of the trajectory and technology of future immersions.
To study the conditions on A0 - 1, Ygrodrill was dropped vertically to the core. Due to the boiling nucleus, a dynamic equilibrium between the liquid and the gas phases, which will lead to the formation of bubbles and steam pockets inside the liquid. The behavior of these bubbles under high gravity differs from standard conditions, possibly less and more short-lived due to higher pressure.
01/06/24 13:31 +4GMT
Upon secondary examination of the data received from Stellarship, an unexpected image was discovered! It captures Ygrodrill's descent into the atmosphere of A0 - 1, taken on the route to the exoplanet A3 - 2. This stunning image offers new insights by the measurement of the length of pyrokumulus trace with a free fall provided important information for various aspects of planetological studies of A0 - 1. These data helped to improve the understanding of atmospheric conditions as a density, temperature profile and chemical properties of atmospheric layers. As well as measurements of the rate of fall, optimization of the trajectory and technology of future immersions.
NØVA III was an artistic research project exploring the Human process of observing and interpreting an environment.
The project uses an imagined exoplanetary system — NØVA III — as a conceptual framework that allows the environment to be examined outside familiar Earthly context and cultural associations. This deliberate distance creates a space for observation: how humans encounter an unknown environment, how they document it, and how they attempt to systematize what they see.
Within the project, the Human presence appears not as a character but as a subject of observation. Every image is the result of Human perception — an attempt to describe and interpret an unfamiliar landscape. The camera functions as a research instrument, while the photographs become traces of this exploratory process and the construction of a visual system for understanding the surrounding world.
Although the project initially positions itself outside Earth, subtle parallels gradually emerge between the imaginary exoplanetary system and our own reality. This connection becomes most visible in the project’s final image, which documents a real astronomical event — the February 28th planetary alignment in the Solar System — echoing the configuration of the NØVA III system during the same time period.
In this way, the project becomes a reflection on how humans understand their environment in the scale of Solar system, even when attempting to step beyond it.
The project also participates in the Lunar Codex archival mission within the frames of the Artemis Lunar Program. Through this participation, NØVA III becomes a form of cultural memory capsule — an artistic record of how Humans perceive and imagine environments at a moment when technological development enables expansion beyond Earth.
If Lunar Codex preserves humanity’s cultural state at the threshold of renewed lunar exploration, NØVA III documents the act of perception itself — the moment when Human exploration shifts from planetary observation toward interstellar imagination.
The project uses an imagined exoplanetary system — NØVA III — as a conceptual framework that allows the environment to be examined outside familiar Earthly context and cultural associations. This deliberate distance creates a space for observation: how humans encounter an unknown environment, how they document it, and how they attempt to systematize what they see.
Within the project, the Human presence appears not as a character but as a subject of observation. Every image is the result of Human perception — an attempt to describe and interpret an unfamiliar landscape. The camera functions as a research instrument, while the photographs become traces of this exploratory process and the construction of a visual system for understanding the surrounding world.
Although the project initially positions itself outside Earth, subtle parallels gradually emerge between the imaginary exoplanetary system and our own reality. This connection becomes most visible in the project’s final image, which documents a real astronomical event — the February 28th planetary alignment in the Solar System — echoing the configuration of the NØVA III system during the same time period.
In this way, the project becomes a reflection on how humans understand their environment in the scale of Solar system, even when attempting to step beyond it.
The project also participates in the Lunar Codex archival mission within the frames of the Artemis Lunar Program. Through this participation, NØVA III becomes a form of cultural memory capsule — an artistic record of how Humans perceive and imagine environments at a moment when technological development enables expansion beyond Earth.
If Lunar Codex preserves humanity’s cultural state at the threshold of renewed lunar exploration, NØVA III documents the act of perception itself — the moment when Human exploration shifts from planetary observation toward interstellar imagination.
Emin Mathers, 08/03/2026/1, Earth, Solar system.
NATIONAL CARPET MUSEUM, BAKU, AZ
NATIONAL CARPET MUSEUM, BAKU, AZ
Perspective of the NØVA III star
NI - Natural Intelligence group exhibition by Atesh Hub
The exhibition touches on such topical issues as memory, attention, perception, human connection with nature and relationship with cultural roots in the era of digitalization. Azerbaijani carpet occupies a special place in the exposition as a carrier of memory and cultural codes.
The exhibition is organized with the support of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum and the “Yaradici”. The project is the winner of the Azad Mirzajanzadeh Development Program and is implemented by the Atesh Hub platform.
Baku Seaside Boulevard,
National Carpet Museum / 10 - 14.06.2026
NOBILE CRATER,
LUNAR SOUTH POLE, MOON
LUNAR SOUTH POLE, MOON
LUNAR CODEX: POLARIS
A0 - 1 / 40.375486, 49.833394
A0 - 3 / 40.355510, 49.829617
A1 - 1 / 40.375472, 49.833412
A2 - 1 / 40.413167, 49.841611
A2 - 2 / 40.346423, 49.961000
Snap Collective, LUNAR CODEX, NASA / XX.10.2026
A0 - 3 / 40.355510, 49.829617
A1 - 1 / 40.375472, 49.833412
A2 - 1 / 40.413167, 49.841611
A2 - 2 / 40.346423, 49.961000
Snap Collective, LUNAR CODEX, NASA / XX.10.2026
The U.S.'s National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has a plan, the Artemis Program, to land humans back on the Moon in 2026, for the first time in over 50 years.
In parallel with the Artemis program, NASA will send scientific instruments to the Moon, over 2023 to 2026. Along with NASA instruments, these missions will carry commercial payloads, including the time capsules that make up The Lunar Codex. All are curated in by professional editors, anthologists, publishers, art curators, and gallerists.
All in all, the Lunar Codex comprises six time capsules, each launched by a different mission. These archival missions of the Lunar Codex are part of the most significant placement of contemporary arts on the Moon in over fifty years.
At its essence, the Lunar Codex is a set of time capsules, a message-in-a-bottle to future generations.
"Our hope is that future travelers who find these time capsules will discover some of the richness of our world today... It speaks to the idea that, despite wars and pandemics and climate upheaval, humankind found time to dream, time to create art.” - Samuel Peralta
NØVA III will be on the last mission called CODEX POLARS via Spacex Falcon Heavy, launching in December 2025
Codex Polaris is our payload associated with an Astrobotic Griffin mission carrying NASA's VIPER rover, targeting the Nobile Crater, in the vicinity of the Lunar South Pole.
More about the mission: TED x
In parallel with the Artemis program, NASA will send scientific instruments to the Moon, over 2023 to 2026. Along with NASA instruments, these missions will carry commercial payloads, including the time capsules that make up The Lunar Codex. All are curated in by professional editors, anthologists, publishers, art curators, and gallerists.
All in all, the Lunar Codex comprises six time capsules, each launched by a different mission. These archival missions of the Lunar Codex are part of the most significant placement of contemporary arts on the Moon in over fifty years.
At its essence, the Lunar Codex is a set of time capsules, a message-in-a-bottle to future generations.
"Our hope is that future travelers who find these time capsules will discover some of the richness of our world today... It speaks to the idea that, despite wars and pandemics and climate upheaval, humankind found time to dream, time to create art.” - Samuel Peralta
NØVA III will be on the last mission called CODEX POLARS via Spacex Falcon Heavy, launching in December 2025
Codex Polaris is our payload associated with an Astrobotic Griffin mission carrying NASA's VIPER rover, targeting the Nobile Crater, in the vicinity of the Lunar South Pole.
More about the mission: TED x
PRACHTSAA ART VENUE, BERLIN, DE
PRACHTSAA ART VENUE, BERLIN, DE
IR Seea, SHARAF,
Exoplanet A0 - 3 at
Ausländer Exhibition
In 2026, we will host the Ausländer exhibition, featuring 100 artists who impact the art scene in Berlin while struggling with their unique place in German society.
During the 2-week duration of the exhibition, visitors will be welcome to visit and appreciate the role foreign artists play in the cultural tapestry of Berlin.
The exhibition will take place in the Prachtsaal art space in Neukölln.
Prachtsaal art space in Neukölln / 24.04 - 28.05.2026
AUDITORIUM PALAIS, MEGEVE, FR
AUDITORIUM PALAIS, MEGEVE, FR
Presentation of
the NØVA III project at 6th
The event took place on January 12, 2026, in Megève, France, at the Palais de Megève auditorium. It presented contemporary developments in digital art, creative innovations, and new forms of artistic expression emerging at the intersection of technology and art to an international audience.
Atesh Hub & GOAL / 12.01.2026
Alongside the exhibition presentation, the event promoted professional exchange and dialogue among creative communities. It created a favorable platform for discussions on the role of digital art within the ecosystems of culture, innovation, and the creative industries. The collaboration also contributed to strengthening intercultural connections by bringing together artists and partners from different countries.
Shirvanshakh palace, Baku, AZ
NØVA III at Eşq-İ NUR
Nasimi Contemporary Art Festival 2025
A0 - 3 / 40.355510, 49.829617
A2 - 3 / 40.353069, 49.835654
A3 - 1 / 40.364840, 49.833160
A1 - 1 / 40.375472, 49.833412
AteshHub / 25.09 - 25.10.2025
From September 25 to October 25, within the radiant framework of Nasimi Festival and organized by Atesh Hub, the project NØVA III presents the fractal system of the exoplanet A0 – 3, UV world of the exoplanet A3 – 1 and A2 – 3 - the first exoplanet where we, humanity has discovered life, so far only in a botanical form.
A0 – 3, the light of the eternal flame, has been chosen to continue the architectural and spiritual geometry of the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, whose eastern forms embody the essence of fire — mirroring also the name and spirit of Atesh Hub, meaning “fire.” The union of these three fires - architectural, celestial, and creative tells the story of the spiral planetary system A0 – 3. Orbiting its parent star NØVA III, this exoplanet has gathered its own constellation of moons, each with satellites of their own. Possessing a radiant core of nuclear light, it stands as a miniature star — a world ignited and embraced by the vast cosmic body of NØVA III.
A0 – 3, the light of the eternal flame, has been chosen to continue the architectural and spiritual geometry of the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, whose eastern forms embody the essence of fire — mirroring also the name and spirit of Atesh Hub, meaning “fire.” The union of these three fires - architectural, celestial, and creative tells the story of the spiral planetary system A0 – 3. Orbiting its parent star NØVA III, this exoplanet has gathered its own constellation of moons, each with satellites of their own. Possessing a radiant core of nuclear light, it stands as a miniature star — a world ignited and embraced by the vast cosmic body of NØVA III.
NORTH JAVITS, HUDSON YARDS AND
TIMES SQUARE 2023, MARRIOTT MARQUIS 2025
NEW YORK, USA
NORTH JAVITS, HUDSON YARDS AND
TIMES SQUARE 2023, MARRIOTT MARQUIS 2025
NEW YORK, USA
ROADSIDE LAKE WORLD, FND
ROADSIDE LAKE WORLD, FND
ROADSIDE LAKE WORLD, FND
ROADSIDE LAKE WORLD, FND
DOKUBAKU IDFF, BAKU, AZ
DOKUBAKU IDFF, BAKU, AZ
Shifting Realities:
Echoes and Dreams
It is a contemporary documentary photography exhibition that explores the fluid nature of life and identity through diverse visual narratives. The exhibition weaves together stories of transformation, memory, and aspiration, reflecting the interplay between the past, present, and imagined futures. Through a series of photographic subcollections, the exhibition presents a broad spectrum of lived experiences-capturing the fragility of rural life, the imaginative pull of cosmic exploration, the echoes of social crises, and the resilience of those left behind. Each narrative stands on its own while collectively forming a portrait of shifting realities in a world where dreams often collide with harsh realities
Exoplanet A1 - 1 & A2 - 1, Hinterland by Thomas, Exploration of Exoplanets
E.N's Studio, F37 / 04.10.2024
ART GALLERY OF UZBEKISTAN, TASHKENT, UZ
ART GALLERY OF UZBEKISTAN, TASHKENT, UZ
X Tashkent International
Biennale of Contemporary Art
A2 - 2 / 40.346423, 49.961000
The Tashkent International Biennale of Contemporary Art has been held every two years since 2001 with government support. It serves as an open platform for cultural exchange in the visual arts, showcasing the modern creative potential of different countries and discussing current issues in contemporary art.
The theme of the X Tashkent International Biennale of Contemporary Art in 2024 is "Art and World". Conceptually, it explores the relationship between art and modern reality through the works of artists from various countries. The theme provides an opportunity to explore concepts such as ecology, identity, artificial intelligence, technogenic civilization, and the inner world of individuals.
Exploration of Exoplanets: Expedition to Exoplanet A2 - 2
Invisible Worlds / 14 - 16.10.2024
HEYDAR ALIYEV CENTER, BAKU, AZ
HEYDAR ALIYEV CENTER, BAKU, AZ
Exoplanets at Culture and
Creativity Sector Forum
A2 - 4 / 40.357470, 49.833030
A2 - 3 / 40.353069, 49.835654
A0 - 1 / 40.375486, 49.833394
MYS FORUM / 28.11.2023 - 30.11.2023
ISTANBUL, TR
ISTANBUL, TR
Millepiani, Rome, IT
The exhibition, open to the public from February 5 to March 4, 2021, presents digital, photographic and video works that reflect on the theme of the virtual dimension, interpreted according to different declinations and perspectives.
Starting from the Renaissance period, the very concept of the frame was a reference to the idea of a window that opens to external worlds, to other worlds and to what is beyond reality.
The result of the group show Windows into the Virtual is a mirror of the reality we live: sometimes it shows the world we live in, at other times it breaks through the door of the unreal, the non-existent, the paradoxical.
Event curated by LoosenArt
www.loosenart.com
Handicraft, BAKU, AZ
Handicraft, BAKU, AZ
White wall: "Exoplanets A0 - 1, A2 - 3, A0 - 3"
Wake-up artist / 12.04.2020
ARTIM, Baku, AZ
NØVA III: Beginning
A0 - 3 / 40.355510, 49.829617
A0 - 1 / 40.375486, 49.833394
A0 - 2 / 40.355920, 49.830332
ARTIM Flux: Peripheral Expansion / 08.10.2019 - 29.11.2019
A0 - 1 / 40.375486, 49.833394
A0 - 2 / 40.355920, 49.830332
ARTIM Flux: Peripheral Expansion / 08.10.2019 - 29.11.2019
They say, "The macrocosm of the universe is mirrored in the microcosm of the mind" which can be applied to
"NØVA III", the immersive installation by Emin Mathers raising the question around the place of the human energy and its potential of materializing imagination in the macrocosm which can refer both to the whole universal system and the society. The photo installation creates an experience of high perception of limitless eternity.
Video link: Facebook
"NØVA III", the immersive installation by Emin Mathers raising the question around the place of the human energy and its potential of materializing imagination in the macrocosm which can refer both to the whole universal system and the society. The photo installation creates an experience of high perception of limitless eternity.
Video link: Facebook
Publications:
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designcollector
BOOOOOOOM
LoosenArt.com
Conversations with AI about Exoplanet A3 –1 from stellar system NØVA III.
AI's vision of exoplanet A0 - 1
The story about exoplanet A1 - 1 after discussing it with AI
Conclusions of Ygrodrill's immersion into the spheres of exoplanet A0 – 1.
A0 — 2: The Spinning Drop Hypothesis
Present In Space / Emin Mathers: Developing “NØVA III” as an Artistic Research
NØVA III on Digital Art Expo 2026 by AteshHub & the GOAL association
varyox.az / shekilcheken
designcollector
BOOOOOOOM
LoosenArt.com
Conversations with AI about Exoplanet A3 –1 from stellar system NØVA III.
AI's vision of exoplanet A0 - 1
The story about exoplanet A1 - 1 after discussing it with AI
Conclusions of Ygrodrill's immersion into the spheres of exoplanet A0 – 1.
A0 — 2: The Spinning Drop Hypothesis
Present In Space / Emin Mathers: Developing “NØVA III” as an Artistic Research
NØVA III on Digital Art Expo 2026 by AteshHub & the GOAL association
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Prequel
Rome, 41°89 77N, 12°47 79E, Wednesday, the 22nd of June, the 173rd day in the year 1633, 7:00 p.m. The full moon resided in the constellation Sagittarius. Jupiter had already hidden his countenance behind the hills, and in a few minutes Venus would follow him. Draco's head lay in the zenith above the holy city, visible through the oculus of the Pantheon. Diagonally across the street, in front of the steps of the church Santa Maria sopra Minerva, an old man in a hair shirt dismounted a mule, shortly thereafter to kneel down and reveal what he believes and recant what he has seen.
I, Galileo Galilei, have forsworn, sworn and promised... on my knees. Against better judgment. In the face of evidence. Contrary to the experiments. And so she, the sun, has punished me. So, too, the stars have determined, and Jupiter has judged me, taking my sight, so that I could never betray him again. A just punishment for the betrayal. How could I denigrate the truth? No one knows, as well as I. Before me no man saw, what I saw. I was the first, who pointed the lenses upward toward the heavens, unlike all the small minds, who merely held them straight ahead, gazing at the nearest hill. I opened the door. Never before did anyone gaze at all the suns, this twinkling, the innumerable stars, a vastness that took my breath away.
They were always there, yet it was given to me to be the first human to behold them, back then 30 years ago. A sea of stars. Was it not I, who revolutionized seeing?
Who explained to people that the play of light and shadow on the moon is no different than here on earth? That the moon has mountains and valleys and seas? That there is no man in the moon? Yes, it was I, who first saw that Copernicus was right, and that we are the ones that rotate. If the four Medici, the small moons, revolve around
Jupiter, then the Earth cannot be the only center of celestial rotations. I saw it. The sun lies at the center of all large planetary orbits. Did God not give man the ability to reason, an intellect and eyes so that he may use of them?
The experiment - the teacher of all things - showed me everything: that the essence of nature can be described mathematically, that the book of nature is written in the language of mathematics.
Empiricism led to knowledge. And, no, theology is not superior to all sciences, for it is not a science, since it cannot be proven. Only proof can support theory. So elegant was my "Dialogo", so ingenious was the argumentative dance, that in the end there could be no doubt. It was not I who proved, but rather common sense following the arguments. I answered the questions in terms of the Inquisition, back then 1633. Yet the next day, when I had to slip on the hair shirt - I, the great Galileo, like a heretic - in order to appear before the seven cardinals, what choice did I have besides renunciation, besides the disavowal of my knowledge as collateral for my life? But the real punishment is not the lifelong house arrest. The punishment is the darkness. Now I no longer see anything, an eternal night without stars. What I deserve.
I, Galileo Galilei, have forsworn, sworn and promised... on my knees. Against better judgment. In the face of evidence. Contrary to the experiments. And so she, the sun, has punished me. So, too, the stars have determined, and Jupiter has judged me, taking my sight, so that I could never betray him again. A just punishment for the betrayal. How could I denigrate the truth? No one knows, as well as I. Before me no man saw, what I saw. I was the first, who pointed the lenses upward toward the heavens, unlike all the small minds, who merely held them straight ahead, gazing at the nearest hill. I opened the door. Never before did anyone gaze at all the suns, this twinkling, the innumerable stars, a vastness that took my breath away.
They were always there, yet it was given to me to be the first human to behold them, back then 30 years ago. A sea of stars. Was it not I, who revolutionized seeing?
Who explained to people that the play of light and shadow on the moon is no different than here on earth? That the moon has mountains and valleys and seas? That there is no man in the moon? Yes, it was I, who first saw that Copernicus was right, and that we are the ones that rotate. If the four Medici, the small moons, revolve around
Jupiter, then the Earth cannot be the only center of celestial rotations. I saw it. The sun lies at the center of all large planetary orbits. Did God not give man the ability to reason, an intellect and eyes so that he may use of them?
The experiment - the teacher of all things - showed me everything: that the essence of nature can be described mathematically, that the book of nature is written in the language of mathematics.
Empiricism led to knowledge. And, no, theology is not superior to all sciences, for it is not a science, since it cannot be proven. Only proof can support theory. So elegant was my "Dialogo", so ingenious was the argumentative dance, that in the end there could be no doubt. It was not I who proved, but rather common sense following the arguments. I answered the questions in terms of the Inquisition, back then 1633. Yet the next day, when I had to slip on the hair shirt - I, the great Galileo, like a heretic - in order to appear before the seven cardinals, what choice did I have besides renunciation, besides the disavowal of my knowledge as collateral for my life? But the real punishment is not the lifelong house arrest. The punishment is the darkness. Now I no longer see anything, an eternal night without stars. What I deserve.
* Event Horizon Telescope
A project to create a super-large telescope with a diameter of 12 thousand kilometers, physically consisting of eight radio telescopes.