TUPPER LAKE — The first-ever public viewing of an astrophotography exhibition at the Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory will take place on Thursday, Aug. 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Astronomy Hub, located at 68 Park St.

The exhibit will feature awe-inspiring images of deep space, all captured by attendees of the Adirondack Sky Center’s annual Astrophotography Conference, a four-day immersive experience that draws amateur and professional astrophotographers from across the country.

From swirling galaxies and vibrant nebulae to stunning star clusters, “Universal Visions” offers visitors a rare opportunity to see the universe through the lenses of those who’ve worked under the pristine dark skies of the Adirondacks — guided by leading experts in the field.

This is the first time the Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory is featuring a public view of large prints of high-resolution images. All of the images have been captured in Tupper Lake at the center’s Roll Off Roof Observatory during its annual conference. During the conference, the observatory is closed to the public in order to allow the photographers four uninterrupted nights of imaging.

Now in its growing years, the Astrophotography Conference has gained a national reputation as a one-of-a-kind, hands-on experience where participants can:

¯ Engage in deep space, planetary, solar, and widefield imaging

¯ Work directly with instructors using their own gear

¯ Connect with a passionate and growing community of night-sky explorers

“Universal Visions” is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.adirondackskycenter.org or follow the center on social media.