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Tuesday
PM2
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A HOLOtta fun: explaining astrophysics using 3D holograms
Anne
Buckner
University of Leeds
Engaging the public and schools with science through the solar system
Poster
"Illusion is the first of all pleasures" - Voltaire
Astronomical topics are intrinsically abstract and typically only 2D telescope images available as visual aids to explain complex ideas, which can greatly hinder their comprehension by people outside academia. For this reason we created an innovative schools workshop program which not only projects astronomical objects as giant 3D holograms, but allows the participants to watch astrophysical processes happen right in front of their eyes. The use of 3D holograms is a powerful, innovative approach to explain complex topics in an easy-to-understand format. They are inherently inspiring, engaging and capture participants imaginations. In this talk we will demonstrate how holograms are a cheap, easy and highly effective way to communicate astrophysical research.
Astronomical topics are intrinsically abstract and typically only 2D telescope images available as visual aids to explain complex ideas, which can greatly hinder their comprehension by people outside academia. For this reason we created an innovative schools workshop program which not only projects astronomical objects as giant 3D holograms, but allows the participants to watch astrophysical processes happen right in front of their eyes. The use of 3D holograms is a powerful, innovative approach to explain complex topics in an easy-to-understand format. They are inherently inspiring, engaging and capture participants imaginations. In this talk we will demonstrate how holograms are a cheap, easy and highly effective way to communicate astrophysical research.
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