Visualizations
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![Cosmic Reef (NGC2020 + NGC2014)]()
Cosmic Reef (NGC2020 + NGC2014)
This visualization is an interpretation of the NGC 2020 + NGC 2014’s complex structure and is based on images by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.
Nebula modeling, texturing, compositing
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Pillars of Creation
This visualization examines the three-dimensional structure of the Pillars of Creation as seen by the James Webb Space Telescope and the Hubble Space Telescope.
Nebula modeling, texturing, compositing
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Herbig-Haro 49/50
This visualization examines the three-dimensional structure of Herbig-Haro 49/50 (HH 49/50) as seen in near- and mid-infrared light by the James Webb Space Telescope.
Nebula modeling, texturing, compositing
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Eta Carinae: The Great Eruption of a Massive Star
This visualization presents the story of the eruption of Eta Carinae, a massive star, and examines the resulting multi-wavelength emissions and three-dimensional structures surrounding Eta Car today.
Nebula modeling, texturing, compositing
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AG Carinae: A Luminous Blue Variable Star
This visualization is an interpretation of the structure of massive star, AG Carinae, one of the brightest stars in our galaxy.
Modeling, texturing, compositing
Press release content
Press release content is created with input from scientists and science news media specialists to check for accuracy or approve reasonable interpretations of the science.
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![Icy Centaur 29P illustration]()
NASA’s Webb Reveals Unusual Jets of Volatile Gas from Icy Centaur 29P
Modeling, texturing, animation, compositing, graphic design
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![Planet-forming disk illustration]()
Hubble Follows Shadow Play Around Planet-Forming Disk
Modeling, texturing, compositing
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![Illustration of local bubble]()
1,000-Light-Year-Wide Bubble Surrounding Earth Is Source of All Nearby, Young Stars
Modeling, texturing, animation, compositing
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![Illustration of transiting planet]()
NASA’s Hubble Measures the Size of the Nearest Transiting Earth-Sized Planet
Modeling, texturing, compositing
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![Illustation of Magellanic Cloud corona]()
Hubble Detects Protective Shield Defending a Pair of Dwarf Galaxies
Modeling, texturing, compositing
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![Exoplanet W1935 illustration]()
NASA’s Webb Finds Signs of Possible Aurorae on Isolated Brown Dwarf
Modeling, texturing, compositing
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![Illustration of ultra hot Jupiter]()
Hubble Probes Extreme Weather on Ultra-Hot Jupiters
Modeling, texturing, compositing
2022
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![Illustration of exoplanet]()
NASA’s Webb Confirms Its First Exoplanet
Modeling, composting, texturing, graphic design
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![Runaway black hole illustration]()
Hubble Sees Possible Runaway Black Hole Creating a Trail of Stars
Modeling, texturing, compositing
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![Supernova aftermath illustration]()
Hubble Reveals Surviving Companion Star in Aftermath of Supernova
Modeling, texturing, compositing
Information Design
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Dissecting supermassive black holes
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Massive stars: Engines of creation
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What is Cosmological Redshift
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Webb's diffraction spikes
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Spectroscopy 101 series
Other science outreach products
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View space: News from the universe
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Gravity – Nature's Magnifying Glass
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Galaxies through time
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Hubble and Webb — friends in the sky
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How do space telescopes break down light?
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Webb's Field of Regard
Description goes here
Hi! I’m Leah Hustak
I’m a Baltimore based scientific illustrator and animator who is passionate about producing educational content for both the public and the scientific community, aimed at improving the understanding of astronomical concepts and phenomena. While my initial background is in biomedical illustration—a field I still deeply appreciate and love—I have transitioned into creating educational content focused on astronomy.
I am not currently accepting contract or other freelance opportunities, but feel free contact me to chat.
Software that I like to use
Houdini
Nuke
Maya
Zbrush
Substance
Adobe products (AE, PSD, AI, etc.)
Other things that I do
Gardening
Hiking
Stained glass
Microscopy
Pinball
Collecting oddities
Giving my cat the life she deserves