M. O. Fillingim1, D. Brain1, L. Peticolas2, G. Schultz2, D. Yan2, S. Guevara3, and S. Randol3
1Space Sciences Laboratory, University of California, Berkeley
2Center for Science Education, Space Sciences Laboratory,
University of California, Berkeley
3Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California, Berkeley
Presented at the 2009 Astronomical Society of the Pacific Meeting, Millbrae, CA, 12 - 16 September 2009
Magnetic fields and charged particles are difficult for school children, the general public, and scientists alike to visualize. But studies of planetary magnetospheres and ionospheres have broad implications for planetary evolution, from the deep interior to the ancient climate, that are important to communicate to each of these audiences. This presentation will highlight the visualization materials that we are developing to educate audiences on the magnetic fields of planets and how they affect the atmosphere. The visualization materials that we are developing consist of simplified data sets that can be displayed on spherical projection systems and portable 3-D rigid models of planetary magnetic fields.
Poster Outcomes: Participants will be make aware of the status of our activities. ASP participants will also be able to use the lessons we have learned in their own programs and practices.
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