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    We describe new materials available at the Arecibo Observatory for visitors with visual impairments. These materials include a guide in Braille that describes the telescope, explains some basic terms used in radio astronomy, and lists frequently asked questions. We have also designed a tactile model of the telescope. Our interest is in enabling blind visitors to participate in the excitement of visiting the world’s largest radio telescope.
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Arecibo Observatory for All

Abstract

We describe new materials available at the Arecibo Observatory for visitors with visual impairments. These materials include a guide in Braille that describes the telescope, explains some basic terms used in radio astronomy, and lists frequently asked questions. We have also designed a tactile model of the telescope. Our interest is in enabling blind visitors to participate in the excitement of visiting the world’s largest radio telescope.

Date

01/01/2007

Citation

Bartus, P., Isidro, G. M., La Rosa, C., & Pantoja, C. A. 2007, Astronomy Education Review, 6(1), p.1–14

Type of Publication

Article

Author(s)

Bartus, Paul | Isidro, Gloria M. | La Rosa, Carlos | Pantoja, Carmen A.

Methodology

Blank

Research Setting

Research Facility

Specific Interest

Disability

Target Group

Multi-aged groups

Institution(s)

University of Puerto Rico-Río Piedras | University of Puerto Rico-Río Piedras | University of Puerto Rico-Utuado | University of Puerto Rico-Río Piedras

Journal Name

Astronomy Education Review

Peer-Reviewed Status

Yes

Publisher

American Astronomical Society

Volume

6

Issue Number

1

ISSN

15391515

Nation(s) of Study

Puerto Rico

Language

English

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