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2025-05-21

Sarabande Stars

Stars

Bach · Cello Suite #1 : Sarabande (1004)

Sarabande Stars — cover
Catherine Brisset Catherine Brisset Cristal Baschet, adapted
Matthew Dominick Astronaut photographer

Astronauts witness Stars in full glory – Turning their gaze from Earth, astronauts see glorious stars, without haze of atmosphere. A stunning site that fills us all with wonder and awe.

Matthew Dominick, in the crew of ISS 71, took these stunning star movies. He is a talented and inspired astronaut photographer, who captured the timeless serenity of the stars. This is a 20 min pass on Sept 4, 2024, that we sped up for this movie.

Catherine Brisset is equally talented and inspired musician. She plays the Cristal Baschet – a fascinating instrument (look it up!) – with her personal adaptation of the Sarabande movement from Bach’s Cello Suite #1 and its wonderful harmonies.

ISS ground track
Astronauts Matthew Dominick
Earth 2024-09-04
Running time 2:10
Movie maker Dan Barstow
Movie ID m23
Collections Season One · 23

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