Presenting the LSST Education and Public Outreach Program
Abstract
LSST Education and Public Outreach (EPO) is currently constructing a diverse suite of materials to provide worldwide access to, and context for, LSST data through accessible and engaging online experiences so anyone can explore the universe and be part of the discovery process. This poster illustrates the four main audiences we are aiming to reach and the products we are building to do so. Our website intends to combine new discoveries, telescope updates, and astronomy information in the landscape of social media and mobile-only users. Our formal education products represent the fundamental science goals of LSST while addressing the needs of educators who may wish to use them. Our citizen science projects look to involve the public in the scientific process and to enable scientists to easily create and manage such projects. Finally, our media production for science centers and planetaria provides assets to facilitate the creation of shows and exhibits using LSST data. Our program is still under construction and we welcome ideas and look forward to discussions at the poster.
- Publication:
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American Astronomical Society Meeting Abstracts #235
- Pub Date:
- January 2020
- Bibcode:
- 2020AAS...23510402C