26–30 Aug 2024
Auditorium Maximum UJ
Europe/Warsaw timezone

Transformative Interactive Experience at Specola Margherita Hack for Enhanced Public Engagement in Astronomy

28 Aug 2024, 12:20
10m
Seminar Room

Seminar Room

Poster Outreach of Physics Poster session

Speaker

Marco Citossi

Description

The Specola Margherita Hack merges cutting-edge technology with historical insight to revolutionize astronomical education and public engagement. The ground floor features an interactive, multilingual multimedia exhibit that not only chronicles the Astronomical Observatory's extensive history but also integrates immersive technologies such as a 3D-projection of the Reinfelder telescope and interactive touchscreens for digital exploration. Upstairs, a state-of-the-art 60 cm reflecting telescope provides visitors with direct, unmediated views of the cosmos, complemented by a dome-integrated projection system for interactive celestial simulations. These enhancements have significantly increased visitor engagement, establishing the observatory as a premier destination for immersive educational experiences in astronomy.

How would you like to present your contribution? Live in Kraków (time slot to be allotted based on the programme)
Target education level Secondary
Category Non-formal Education

Author

Marco Citossi

Presentation materials