Student uses space cosmic rays to make photographs
A photography student has created unique art using cosmic rays by sending film to the edge of space. Tom Liggett's project involves launching blank negative film in a helium balloon to capture patterns formed by cosmic radiation. This innovative technique is believed to be a world first and offers a new perspective on space photography.
- ▪Tom Liggett is studying BA (Hons) Photography at Arts University Bournemouth.
- ▪He sends blank negative photographic film to the edge of space using a helium balloon.
- ▪The balloon rises to 121,000 feet before exploding and returning the film to Earth for development.
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Student uses space cosmic rays to make photographs29 April 2026ShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMike AppsSouth of EnglandTom LiggettA negative film which Tom Liggett developed after it returned from space captured some images believed to be created by cosmic radiationA photography student at a university has created unique works of art using cosmic rays high above the earth.Tom Liggett, who is studying BA (Hons) Photography at Arts University Bournemouth sends blank negative photographic film sealed in a bag to the edge of space using a helium balloon.High above the planet's atmosphere, cosmic radiation rather than light creates remarkable patterns in a technique believed to be a world first.The balloon rises to three times as high as a commercial aircraft flies, before it explodes,…
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