Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy
Scientific paper
Dec 2005
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2005ca05.conf..340i&link_type=abstract
In IAU Commission 55: Communicating Astronomy with the Public 2005 conference proceedings, Munich, 2005, I. Robson & L. L. Chris
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy
Scientific paper
The Subaru Telescope is now offering public tours within its telescope enclosure. Positive feedback from tours for VIPs led to both internal and external pressure to give the Japanese public an opportunity to see the telescope they fund through their taxes. Despite diffi culties of access, approximately 40 people from around the world make it to the summit of Maunakea each month to participate. Although this number is smaller than we had anticipated, the intangible benefi ts have been substantial, as measured by an increase in positive local press, while tangible drawbacks have been minimal. Providing tours may not be innovative, but it represents a radical change in our attitude towards the public.
Ishida Catherine
Sekiguchi Kaz
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