Archived Event: WWT @ Mediaglobe Users Group 2015

Jackson, MS, USA; 2015 August 1

  • 10:00-11:10: Introduction to WorldWide Telescope and demonstrating how to use it
  • 11:10-11:20: How WWT can be used in Planetarium and informal education
  • 11:20-11:50: Example of how to get Rover Traverse Trail into WWT (David)
  • 11:50-Noon: Roundtable of what people want to make in the afternoon session
  • Noon-1:00: Lunch
  • 1:00-2:40: Hands-on work (potentially in teams)
  • 2:40-3:00: Show off what was created

How WWT can be used in planetarium and informal education

  • Real time shows
  • Production tool for fulldome video
  • Connections to classroom or home activities using WWT
  • Connection to professional astronomy research (Video Abstracts)
  • Sharing of content between planetaria
  • Shared dome experiences (future)

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