Apriti Cielo: the public’s astronomical imagery as a key to evaluate a museum project

December 21st, 2006 | RESEARCH

An effective communication of astronomy cannot take place without considering the view the general public has on the universe. Through a number of narrative interviews with non-experts, a research was carried out on personal cosmologies, to outline the public’s heterogeneous astronomical imagery. The result is a bundle of conceptions, perceptions and attitudes which are useful to interpret the difficulties the public experiences when facing the contents of astrophysics, and to establish an ongoing dialogue.

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Stefano Giovanardi, Author, SISSA

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Identifier Type: ISSN
Identifier: 1824-2049

Publication: Journal of Science Communication
Volume: 5
Number: 4

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Audience: General Public | Museum | ISE Professionals | Scientists
Discipline: Space science
Resource Type: Peer-reviewed article | Research Products
Environment Type: Exhibitions | Media and Technology | Museum and Science Center Exhibits | Museum and Science Center Programs | Planetarium and Science on a Sphere | Public Programs