Seasoning society with SALT: Reflections and lessons from the SALT Collateral Benefits Programme
Abstract
The construction of the Southern African Large Telescope in Sutherland not only ushered Southern Africa into a new era of 10m class telescopes but introduced a new approach to communication of science and astronomy in particular with the public through the SALT Collateral benefits programme (SCBP). The SCBP seeks to communicate the relevance, beauty and power of astronomy by engaging various audiences which includes teachers, learners, post graduate students and communities (particularly the Sutherland community). This presentation will offer a brief description of the historical development of the SALT collateral benefits programme and its strategy, share successes and challenges, reflections and lessons for anyone interested in developing and implementing a science engagement programme.
- Publication:
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AFAS2 2021: Conference of the African Astronomical Society
- Pub Date:
- March 2021
- Bibcode:
- 2021afas.confE...4M