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SUMMARY:O28 - Toward Inclusive Astronomy Communication: A Multimodal Astro
 nomy Visualization Program for Individuals in Mental Health Recovery
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261124T031500Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261124T033000Z
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DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Bianca Angeline Alcantara (New Era University)\nIndi
 viduals in mental health recovery often face barriers to participating in 
 science outreach and informal STEM learning\, highlighting the need for mo
 re accessible and inclusive approaches to astronomy communication. This st
 udy proposes a multimodal astronomy visualization program designed to prom
 ote meaningful engagement with astronomy among volunteers in mental health
  recovery who have expressed curiosity about the universe and its wonders.
 \n\nThe program combines three educational tools: Stellarium for virtual n
 ight-sky exploration and discussions of the Solar System\, constellations\
 , and notable deep-sky objects such as the Orion and Crab Nebulae\; SpaceE
 ngine for immersive exploration of the universe beyond the Solar System\; 
 and telescope images captured by the researcher during previous astronomic
 al observation sessions\, providing authentic examples of celestial observ
 ations. These resources offer an accessible alternative to traditional tel
 escope-based outreach while fostering curiosity and scientific understandi
 ng.\n\nUsing a mixed-methods approach\, the study aims to recruit at least
  five volunteer participants. Each participant will attend a one-on-one\, 
 one-hour astronomy visualization session led by the researcher\, during wh
 ich they will be encouraged to ask questions and engage in discussions abo
 ut astronomy and space science. Approximately 24 hours after the session\,
  participants will complete a feedback questionnaire consisting of validat
 ed quantitative measures and qualitative reflections assessing science eng
 agement\, perceived accessibility of astronomy\, sense of wonder\, and ove
 rall learning experience.\n\nRather than serving as a therapeutic interven
 tion\, the program examines how inclusive astronomy communication can crea
 te welcoming opportunities for individuals in mental health recovery to pa
 rticipate in science learning and public engagement. The findings are expe
 cted to contribute to research on accessibility\, diversity\, equity\, and
  inclusion in astronomy communication by demonstrating how freely availabl
 e digital platforms and researcher-generated astronomical imagery can deli
 ver meaningful\, low-cost\, and scalable outreach experiences that broaden
  participation in astronomy.\n\nhttps://indico.narit.or.th/event/238/contr
 ibutions/864/
LOCATION:Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort Ballroom III
URL:https://indico.narit.or.th/event/238/contributions/864/
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