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[PO2-15]Synergistic Applications of Internet Telescopes and Planetariums in Education and Public Outreach
*Kouichi TODA1, Hiromichi Kobayashi2, Junko Kushida3, Eiji Matsumoto4, Atsushi Nakamula5, Hiroyuki Nakanishi6, Nobuyuki Sawado7, Toshiko Takata8, Haruhiko Ueda9, Yuki Yamamoto10, Tasuku Yoshioka11 (1. Toyama Prefectural University (Japan), 2. Keio University (Japan), 3. Tokai University (Japan), 4. Bukkyo University (Japan), 5. Kitasato University (Japan), 6. Ishikawa Prefectural University (Japan), 7. Tokyo University of Science (Japan), 8. Miyagi University of Education (Japan), 9. Akita University (Japan), 10. Tohoku University of Community Service and Science (Japan), 11. Toyama Science Museum (Japan))
キーワード：
Internet Telescope System、Virtual Planetarium、Astronomy Education、STEM Education
This poster examines the complementary roles of Internet-based telescopes and planetariums, as well as their potential for integrated applications in education and public engagement.
Internet telescopes offer remote, real-time access to authentic astronomical data, allowing users worldwide to observe celestial objects directly. In contrast, planetariums offer high-quality simulations of the night sky, independent of weather and time. They can depict both historical and future celestial configurations.
When combined, these tools create a powerful educational synergy. Learners can first explore astronomical phenomena in a simulated, controlled environment within a planetarium to develop conceptual understanding, and then validate their insights through live telescope observations. This dual approach strengthens the connection between theory and practice, making abstract concepts more tangible. Furthermore, astronomical events such as lunar eclipses, planetary transits, and meteor showers can be live-streamed from telescopes and projected onto planetarium domes, offering audiences an immersive and realistic experience.
Internet telescopes offer remote, real-time access to authentic astronomical data, allowing users worldwide to observe celestial objects directly. In contrast, planetariums offer high-quality simulations of the night sky, independent of weather and time. They can depict both historical and future celestial configurations.
When combined, these tools create a powerful educational synergy. Learners can first explore astronomical phenomena in a simulated, controlled environment within a planetarium to develop conceptual understanding, and then validate their insights through live telescope observations. This dual approach strengthens the connection between theory and practice, making abstract concepts more tangible. Furthermore, astronomical events such as lunar eclipses, planetary transits, and meteor showers can be live-streamed from telescopes and projected onto planetarium domes, offering audiences an immersive and realistic experience.