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| Abstract Title: | The Resilience and Response of Planetariums during the COVID-19 Pandemic |
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| Abstract: | Planetariums have been hard hit by COVID-19. The very nature of the work done by planetariums is to use immersive spaces to help transport people to different locations. However, a majority of planetariums have found ways to still engage their audiences during difficult times. This has included using various softwares to recreate the night sky, 360 degree YouTube streams to stream planetarium shows virtually but still immersively, and relying on other informal learning programming from demos and talks to remain connected to audiences. In this particular presentation we will explore specifically how the Abrams Planetarium utilized softwares including Stellarium, WorldWide Telescope, and OBS as well as platforms such as YouTube and Facebook to engage with audiences while closed. Results from a rapid report on how planetariums were doing in the summer of 2020 will also be shared to offer a broader picture of how different planetariums handled the pandemic. |
| Abstract Type: | Symposium Talk |
| Parallel Session: | Physics Public Engagement in the COVID Era: Lessons Learned and Moving Forward |
Author/Organizer Information | |
| Primary Contact: |
Shannon Schmoll Michigan State University |
