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SUMMARY:O25 - A Galaxy Within Reach: Navigating the Milky Way Galaxy throu
 gh Tactile Models
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261124T023000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261124T024500Z
DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261112T141443Z
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DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Rika Mei Reventar (National Astronomical Research In
 stitute of Thailand)\nThe study of Astronomy has established a reputation 
 as fundamentally visual\, but the desire to give visually impaired and bli
 nd people access to astronomy has long been pursued. Limited resources hav
 e impeded our curiosity about the cosmos\, especially when studying comple
 x celestial objects like galaxies. Even though telescopes offer useful ast
 ronomical image resources\, there is a necessity to innovate and create ne
 w resources to cater to a wider audience and produce a more inclusive repr
 esentation that will help the blind and visually impaired community gain a
 ccess to astronomical resources. The goal for this project was to improve 
 astronomy accessibility by using three different 3D models of a galaxy to 
 translate visual information into tactile objects that can be explored thr
 ough touch. The study aims to scrutinize the effectiveness of integrating 
 3D models in discussing astronomical concepts in hopes of clearing up comm
 on misconceptions and promoting a better understanding of the topic. The i
 ntegration and use of 3D models in representing visual images of celestial
  objects\, such as the galaxies\, is an innovative and effective way to en
 sure that everyone can explore astronomy more inclusively. This aims to br
 eak down obstacles to accessibility and promote a more inclusive approach 
 to astronomy education.\n\nhttps://indico.narit.or.th/event/238/contributi
 ons/856/
LOCATION:Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort Ballroom III
URL:https://indico.narit.or.th/event/238/contributions/856/
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