Astronomy in Second Life
Second Life (SL) is a multi-user virtual environment that is not limited to adult social entertainment. SL is also a 3D playground for innovative instructors and education/outreach professionals in the sciences. Astronomy and space science have a presence in SL, but it could be so much more. This pa...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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International Astronomical Union
2007-10-01
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| Series: | Communicating Astronomy with the Public Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://www.capjournal.org/issues/01/01_32.php |
| Summary: | Second Life (SL) is a multi-user virtual environment that is not limited to adult social entertainment. SL is also a 3D playground for innovative instructors and education/outreach professionals in the sciences. Astronomy and space science have a presence in SL, but it could be so much more. This paper describes some of the current astronomy themed spaces in SL and briefly discusses future innovations. |
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| ISSN: | 1996-5621 1996-563X |