Recently I posted a blog about “Listening to Astronomy.” This was intended to refer to podcasts containing astronomical material, but of course it could be of interest and value to those who are blind or who have visual impairities. However, just today I have learned that NASA has funding the publication of “Touch the Invisible Sky”, which presents some of the most spectacular findings of the Hubble, Chandra and Spitzer space telescope in Braile, large-type and tactile diagrams for the blind and visually impaired.
I am not blind or visually impaired (except for very thick glasses due to nearsightedness), so I cannot begin to imagine what full blindness might be like. But I strongly imagine that this new publication will be highly beneficial and deserves the greatest disttribution. If you are blind or visually impaired, or know someone who is, I hope you will look into this. For more information see this page on Science at NASA: Touch the Invisible Sky.
Dear Larry,
I’d like to create meaningful watershed experiences through the study of astronomy. Do you have any ideas on how I might be able to accomplish this.
Meaningful watershed experiences by definition are intended to be as discribed in this brochure: http://noaa.chesapeakebay.net/docs/mweefactsheet.pdf
I’d appreciate any help, Thanks
Anthony, there are programs out there. Here in the Denver area we have some, one of which used to be given by the Jefferson County Outdoor Recreation District, which has an observatory nearby in the mountains. Plus there are other programs. I do not know if it fits your needs, but many local astronomical societies and clubs have youth groups. It might be helpful if I knew what part of the country you are in.
Larry S.
Denver