Bartus et al. – 2007 – Arecibo Observatory for All
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.
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
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