Post-doc astrophysicist Greg Salvesen creates music out of astronomy data, making outer space more accessible to the blind and more engaging for non-scientists.
Astrosom, short for Astronomy Sound of the Month, is a website created by Salvesen that incorporates astronomy data into computerized music compositions. By mapping the phases of gas (molecular, atomic, and ionized) to instruments (piano, acoustic bass, saxophone, and woodblocks), and aligning the velocities of these gases to different pitches of a minor pentatonic blues scale, Salvesen created an astronomical ensemble. New music is added monthly.