Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy
Scientific paper
Jun 2010
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2010capj....8...15a&link_type=abstract
Communicating Astronomy with the Public Journal, Volume 8, p.15
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy
Scientific paper
A tactile/Braille exhibit for the visually impaired community in the USA was launched in July 2009. The exhibit is part of the global From Earth to the Universe (FETTU) project, a Cornerstone of the International Year of Astronomy 2009. The science content of the travelling tactile/Braille exhibit includes explanations of our Sun, Eta Carinae, the Crab Nebula, the Whirlpool Galaxy and the electromagnetic spectrum, and was adapted from the tactile/Braille book Touch the Invisible Sky. We present some of the early observations and findings on the tactile/Braille FETTU exhibit. The new exhibit opens a wider door to experiencing and understanding astronomy for the underserved visually impaired population.
Arcand Kimberly K.
de Pree Chris
Watzke Megan
No associations
LandOfFree
Exploring the Invisible Universe: A Tactile and Braille Exhibit of Astronomical Images does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.
If you have personal experience with Exploring the Invisible Universe: A Tactile and Braille Exhibit of Astronomical Images, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Exploring the Invisible Universe: A Tactile and Braille Exhibit of Astronomical Images will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-836359